Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, August 16 - Sunday, August 17, 2025:

Gateway National Parks

20th Annual Shorebird Festival
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Join Gateway National Recreation Area and our park partners American Littoral Society, NYC Bird Alliance, NYC Plover Project, and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for the 20th Annual Shorebird Festival—a free, fun-filled event for birders of all levels and families of all ages.
Registration: No required.
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Birding for Beginners
Sundays, July 06, 2025 to August 31, 2025, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Interested in birds, but feel intimidated about getting into birding? No problem, this is birding for beginners! Together we will take a nature walk, talk about what makes Jamaica Bay such a great place for birds, and give you the tools to learn the basics of bird identification and appreciation. Bug spray and sunscreen are recommended, binoculars available.
Registration: Not required.
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NYC Bird Alliance

Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Leader: ______
Description: Did you know that nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on Governors Island? Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover what makes this island an excellent place for birding.
Registration: Registration page
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20th Annual Shorebird Festival at Jamaica Bay
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Leader: ______
Description: Shorebirds are a diverse group with approximately 235 species, and over 40 species that visit NYC each year. August is the perfect time to explore the diversity of New York City’s shorebirds! Join the American Littoral Society, NYC Bird Alliance (formerly NYC Audubon), NYC Plover Project, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, NYC Parks, and Gateway National Recreation Area for the 20th Annual Shorebird Festival—a FREE, fun-filled event for birders of all levels and families of all ages. Join us in learning all about these beautiful birds and explore the natural habitat of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, filled with marshland, fresh and brackish water ponds, and grassy fields.
Registration: Not required.
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Queens County Bird Club

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 7:45am - 12:15pm
Leader: Eric Miller - (917) 279-7530
Description: This is expected to be a "mini trip" covering Jamaica National Wildlife Refuge, both East and West Ponds, and perhaps other nearby hotspots. Please confirm with trip leader whether packing a lunch is necessary.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Meadowbrook Parkway, use the Merrick Road M9 east exit. Enter the Department of Sanitation entrance immediately on right (if you’re driving west on Merrick Road, make a U-turn after Central Boulevard and before the Meadowbrook Parkway). Look for signs to Levy Park and Preserve parking lot.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, August 16, 2025
McGolrick Bird Club at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn
9:00am–11:00am
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Free