Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, November 22 - Sunday, November 23, 2025:

Bedford Audubon Society

Leader's Choice Field Trip
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 7:00am - 1:00pm
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: November is a great month for rarities – any bird that is not typically found in a locale. Ahead of this special trip, Tait will scout the latest and greatest for the group to see and based on what he finds, will decide where we will head. Plan to head out in the morning to a location no more than 1.5 hours’ drive. Tait will make the decision closer to the trip date based on bird sightings, rarities, and his local knowledge. If you register, you will be notified of the details a few days ahead of time.
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, November 22, 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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American Goldfinch claims Prospect Park as Lucky “Golden Bird” #8 in a celebratory year
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Leader: Peter Dorosh
Description: In 2025, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the leader’s birding journey, which began in 1975 with his first spark bird, the Scarlet Tanager. To mark this special milestone, the theme of the year’s celebrations will focus on bird species with the name “golden,” along with all birds that continue to inspire joy and wonder. Throughout the year, seven “golden” bird species will be featured in walks and trips, honoring nature, the outdoors, and the many birds that enrich our lives. This trip will spotlight the American Goldfinch, a species commonly found in city parks across the eastern U.S. during the year. The leader’s year journey will conclude in the historic Prospect Park.
Registration: _____
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NYC Bird Alliance

Bilingual Birding in Flushing Meadows Corona Park: Spanish - English
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: Oliver Lopez
Description: Comparte con NYC Bird Alliance un paseo dirigida por el naturalista Oliver Lopez a lo largo de Willow Lake en Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Ve gorriones, pinzones, patos, aves zancudas y más. ¡Los observadores de aves principiantes son muy bienvenidos!
Registration: Registration page
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Accessible Birding in Fort Tryon Park
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: Alex Wang
Description: Fort Tryon Park offers stunning views of the Palisades and Hudson River from its soaring cliffs of bedrock. Spanning 67 acres, the park features many well-paved walkways designed to accommodate a wide range of mobility needs for birders with stroller, wheelchair, walker, cane, and other mobility aids.
Registration: Registration page
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Fall Birding in Van Cortlandt Park
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Andrew Reiter
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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Canarsie Park Birding
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Russel Jacobs
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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NYC Queer Birders

Green-Wood Cemetery - Finch Walk
Saturday, November 22, 2025, meet at 9:00am
Leader: Ryan Mandelbaum
Description: Meet at the main entrance.
Registration: Registration not required.
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North Shore Audubon Society

Mill Pond – Wantagh/Bellmore
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Leader: Jennifer (516) 941-7434
Description: Mill Pond Preserve, Wantagh, 2935 Merrick Road, 11793
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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South Shore Audubon Society

Point Lookout Town Park (and Lido Preserve afterwards)
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Southern State Parkway, exit onto the Meadowbrook State Parkway south. Exit from the Meadowbrook at Loop Parkway (just before the Jones Beach toll booths) toward Point Lookout. The Loop Parkway ends west of Point Lookout at Lido Boulevard. Continue straight across Lido Boulevard into Point Lookout Park. Travel past the ticket booths and curve left into the very large parking lot on the south side of the park. Park in the southeast corner, closest to the private homes of the village of Point Lookout and the beach. We will walk east along the beach toward Jones Inlet. After returning to the parking lot, we will drive west on Lido Boulevard to Lido Beach Passive Nature Preserve on the north side of Lido Boulevard to walk through the bay marsh.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, November 22, 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

Sunday, November 23, 2025
Birding: Wild Turkeys at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00am–12:00pm
Come learn about one of the natives of the Bronx, the turkey! Come learn fun facts about this magnificent bird all while hiking Pelham Bay Park to spot one.
Free