Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, April 11 - Sunday, April 12, 2026:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 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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Prospect Park Saturday Spring Migration Walks
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 7:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik
Description: Walks typically go into early afternoon or later if the birding is great. Bring water, snacks and/or a sandwich if you plan to stay the whole duration–but feel free to leave whenever you want.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society

Indian Island County Park
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 8:30am
Leader: Eileen Schwinn
Description: We will be meeting at 8:30 am in the large parking lot, across from the restrooms, which you will see a short distance past the check-in kiosk. From there, we will follow the main road past the campgrounds, and park near the trailhead of the Rock Garden Trail. This trail takes us through woods and along the shoreline. We will be on the lookout for early warblers, woodpeckers and song birds along the way. The walk back is along Creek Road, and, if there’s time, we will explore the Picnic Area - a peninsula along Terry’s Creek and Flanders Bay. The walk will be approximately 1.5 miles along even ground.
Registration: Please register with Eileen Schwinn (beachmed@optonline.net) for this Field Trip.
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Gateway National Parks

Beginner Bird Walk at Fort Wadsworth
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 8:00 am — 9:30am
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Curious about the birds around you? Join us at Fort Wadsworth for a relaxing beginner bird-watching walk. Learn how to spot common species, use basic birding techniques, and discover the beauty of local wildlife along the shoreline and historic landscapes. Perfect for first-time birders and nature lovers of all ages.
Registration: Reservation or Registration: No
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 6:30am – 8:00am
Description: Throughout the season, you’ll witness an ever-changing display of wildlife. April brings pine warblers, woodpeckers, and thousands of migrating songbirds among the blooming magnolias and dogwoods, while herons gather at the glacial ponds. May and early June offer peak birding with over 163 species passing through, including ruby-throated hummingbirds and wood warblers. Summer sees young red-tailed hawks taking flight, along with abundant butterflies and dragonflies. By late July, the first migratory birds begin their journey south.
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Linnaean Society of New York

Green-Wood Cemetery
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Leader: Rob Jett
Description: Situated along the Harbor Hill Terminal Moraine in Brooklyn, this 478-acre National Historic Landmark features hills, valleys, and kettle ponds. Green-Wood Cemetery is a magnet for migrating birds, which makes perfect sense given the more than 500 species of woody plants that qualify it for Class III Arboretum status—one of only 31 in the world. In addition to spotting numerous songbirds, we’ll visit the hawk-watch hill north of the Civil War Monument—a great vantage point to scan for migrating raptors. Thirteen species of raptor, plus both vultures, have been recorded at the cemetery.
Registration: Prathima Christdas — christdasprof@gmail.com
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NYC Bird Alliance

Spring Birding in Van Cortlandt Park
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:00 am — 10:30am
Leader: _____
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 outing is held in partnership with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.
Registration: Registration page
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Birding along the QueensWay
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:30 am — 11:00am
Leader: _____
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance and The Trust for Public Land as we explore the QueensWay through birding! The QueensWay is an initiative to transform the LIRR Rockaway Beach Branch that cuts through Forest Park into a new green space.
Registration: Registration page
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Accessible Birding in Fort Tryon Park
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 11:00 am — 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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Bilingual Birding at Sunset Park: Spanish - English
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 9:30 am — 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. Aquí también se ha observado una gran variedad de aves, incluidas algunas aguilillas.
Registration: Registration page
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North Shore Audubon Society

Marine Nature Study Area (Oceanside)
Saturday, April 11, 2026 9:00am – 12:00pm
Leader: Shelly
Location Description
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

Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre, turn onto Long Beach Road, traveling south. Proceed to Waukena Avenue and turn left. From this point onward, there are brown signs directing visitors to the sanctuary. Turn right onto Park Avenue (at a traffic light), then turn left onto Golf Drive. Continue on Golf Drive to Slice Drive, turn right, and proceed one short block into the sanctuary.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Birding: All About Crows at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
11:00am–12:00pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn more about crows, a highly intelligent and sociable bird species.
Free

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Spring Birding at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:30am–11:00am
Welcome migratory birds back to Wave Hill this spring!
Free
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