Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, October 25 - Sunday, October 26, 2025:

Bedford Audubon Society

Breakfast With the Hawks
Sunday, October 25, 2025, 9:00am - 11:00am
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: You don’t want to miss this popular event at our Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch Platform. Naturalist Tait Johansson, Lead Counter Nathan Bartels and Director of Conservation and Wildlife Management at Westmoreland Sanctuary, Steve Ricker, will be on hand to “show and tell” the raptors and other avian species flying above, while we enjoy bagels, hot cocoa, coffee and some homemade treats. This much-loved event is perfect for families. (All children must be accompanied by an adult.) Among others, Red-shouldered Hawks are on the move this time of year, and it’s also the time for a better chance of seeing a Golden Eagle! This event is co-sponsored by Westmoreland Sanctuary.
Registration: Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Moderate. Registration required by emailing Susan at info@bedfordaudubon.org or by calling 914-302-9713.
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Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club
Description: Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory bird outing is for you. Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Gateway National Parks

Birding for Beginners
Every week on Saturday October 04, 2025 to October 25, 2025, 10:30am - 11:30am
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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Hudson River Audubon Society

Hawk Watch
Saturday, October 25, 2025 , 10:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Michael Bochnik
Description: For Hawk Watches, bring your binoculars and a lawn chair. Use Lenoir Preserve’s south parking lot at 1109 North Broadway, Yonkers, it’s just north of the field behind the Mansion where the Hawk Watches are held.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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Linnaean Society of New York

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Leader: Joseph DiCostanzo
Description: The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge includes over 12,600 acres of salt marshes, freshwater and brackish-water ponds, upland fields and woods, an open bay, and islands. It is one of the most significant bird habitats in the northeastern United States and a great place to observe seasonal bird migration and resident species. This walk will likely include visiting the East Pond, which may require mud boots to navigate comfortably.
Registration: Miriam Rakowski — rakowskimiriam@gmail.com
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NYC Bird Alliance

Bilingual Birding at Seward Park: Mandarin-English
Saturday, Ocotber 25, 2025,9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Xinyi Zhang
Description: Join bird guide Xinyi Zhang for a Mandarin-English bilingual bird outing in Seward Park, and discover the resident and migratory birds that rely on small urban green spaces like this one! It’s the perfect day to visit the park as Seward Park Conservancy will also be hosting their annual bulb planting event! Start your morning with a relaxing birding walk, then stay to help plant bulbs and support this beautiful community space.
Registration: Registration page
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Flushing Meadows Corona Park Birding
Saturday, Ocotber 25, 2025, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: NYC Bird Alliance
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance along Flushing Meadows Corona Park's Willow Lake and see sparrows, finches, ducks, wading birds, and more.
Registration: Registration page
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Fall Birding in Van Cortlandt Park
Saturday, Ocotber 25, 2025, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Joseph McManus
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance on a bird tour in one of the Bronx's largest green spaces. Participants will look for various species of resident and migrant birds and discuss a wide range of avian topics. This event is held in partnership with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.
Registration: Registration page
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LGBTQ+ History and Birding in the Vale
Saturday, Ocotber 25, 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am
Leader: ______
Description: In partnership with the Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Community Pride Center, join NYC Bird Alliance for a history and birdwatching tour of the Prospect Park Vale. This nature walk explores the Vale’s significance as a queer gathering space and important wildlife habitat. Learn more about its history, current restoration efforts, and the impact of queer placemaking in Brooklyn.
Registration: Registration page
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LGBTQ+ History and Birding in the Vale
Saturday, Ocotber 25, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: ______
Description: In partnership with the Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Community Pride Center, join NYC Bird Alliance for a history and birdwatching tour of the Prospect Park Vale. This nature walk explores the Vale’s significance as a queer gathering space and important wildlife habitat. Learn more about its history, current restoration efforts, and the impact of queer placemaking in Brooklyn.
Registration: Registration page
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Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturday, Ocotber 25, 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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Birding at Mount Loretto Unique Area
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 9:00am - 9:30am
Leader: Anthony Ciancimino
Description: Join Staten Island resident and longtime birder, Anthony Ciancimino, as we explore the diverse habitats found at Mount Loretto Unique Area. With 200 acres of land, this is a one of the best places to spot migrating birds in the area.
Registration: Registration page
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Canarsie Park Birding with the Young Conservationists
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 9:30am - 11:300am
Leader: The Young Conservationists
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance and visit the coastal woodlands, tidal channel, and one of the only freshwater ponds in Brooklyn. Expect to see herons, shorebirds, flycatchers, vireos, warblers, and sparrows.
Registration: Registration page
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Bilingual Birding at Sunset Park: Spanish - English
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 10:30am - 11:00am
Leader: _____
Description: Comparte con NYC Bird Alliance un paseo en Sunset Park. Este espacio verde es conocido por ofrecer vistas impresionantes de Manhattan, especialmente al atardecer. También se han avistado una gran variedad de aves, incluidas los Busardo Colirrojo.
Registration: Página de registro
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North Shore Audubon Society

Hempstead Lake State Park
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 8:00am – 11:00am
Leader: Bill B. (516) 993-7340 and Bill C. (631) 682-7404
Description: 8am for the early birds and later arrivals can catch up.
Registration: Limited registration. You must register via email to nsaudubonsociety@gmail.com, and you will receive a confirmation email. If you become unable to attend, please email to allow someone on the waiting list to take your slot.
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Queens County Bird Club

Arverne/Bayswater
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 7:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Joe Schiavone (203) 640-2927
Description: Arverne East NaturePreserve hosts five different maritime ecosystems, providing a safe home fordiverse local flora and fauna. Pedestrian pathways weave through the preserve,offering New Yorkers a new way to observe and appreciate these naturalenvironments, including accessible connections to the Rockaway boardwalk andbeach. A new welcome center was also constructed as part of this project, whichhouses a community meeting space, office space for Urban Park Rangers, crewheadquarters for Parks maintenance staff, and public restrooms.
Registration: Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Parking Area
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Wantagh State Parkway, travel south. Upon entering Jones Beach State Park, exit at Bay Drive and continue west. Turn right (north) at entrance for Coast Guard Station and West End Boat Basin; turn right again for parking.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, October 25, 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

Riverside Park Birding Club at 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:00am–10:30am
Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park, led by Riverside Park Conservancy Field Staff.
Free

Birding: Hawk Watch at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00am–12:00pm
Join the Rangers as they hike up the hills of the Bronx-Pelham Landfill, a site closed off to the public.
Free

Sunday, October 26, 2025
Birding: Birdability Week at Freshkills North Park Entrance (in Freshkills Park), Staten Island
9:00am–10:30am
Birding is an activity that can be enjoyed by everyone. Join us during Birdability Week to enjoy a birding program without barriers on a mobility accessible path.
Free