Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, October 10 - Sunday, October 11, 2026:

Bedford Audubon Society

Breakfast with the Hawks
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:00am - 11:00am
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: You don’t want to miss this popular annual event at our Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch Platform. Naturalist Tait Johansson, Lead Counter Chris Waas 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!
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, Ocotber 10, 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 Fall Migration Saturday Walks
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 7:30am
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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Gateway National Parks

"Ranger's Choice" Guided Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Every week on Saturday at 10:30 AM from October 03, 2026 to October 10, 2026
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Join us for a park ranger-led program highlighting the nature and history of Jamaica Bay. For more information about a week's tour, call the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center at 718-318-4340.
Registration: Reservation or Registration: No
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
WEDNESDAY, October 7, 2026, 7:00am – 8:30am
Leader: Rob Jett
Description: Stop by this fall and you will see a variety of species passing through. By September, the offspring of summer’s nesting birds will be on their own. Returning warblers will be in their less flamboyant fall plumage. Catch a glimpse of spot blackbirds, flycatchers, sparrows, vireos, and swallows on the move. By October, be on the lookout for returning waterfowl and raptors heading south. And by November, overwintering feathered denizens return from the north.
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Hudson River Audubon Society

The Big Sit and Hawk Watch
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00am
Leader: Michael Bochnik
Description: The goal of the Big Sit is to count as many bird species as possible from one fixed location. We’ll count birds as well as raptors. Meet behind the Lenoir Mansion, 1076 North Broadway, Yonkers. Park in the south lot. Feel free to bring a folding chair and refreshments. Come when you want, stay as long as you like.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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Linnaean Society of New York

Floyd Bennett Field
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Leader: Rob Jett
Description: Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places for its historic significance, Floyd Bennett Field’s 1,280 acres feature one of the few remaining grasslands within New York City. Part of the Gateway National Recreation Area and located in southwestern Brooklyn, it is a major birding destination with a freshwater pond, successive upland areas, wooded campgrounds, and extensive coastal views of Jamaica Bay. The number of bird species recorded at Floyd Bennett Field totals 281. October is sparrow season, and we should expect to observe anywhere from 10-14 different species on a good day. Over the grasslands, expect to see American Kestrel, Northern Harrier, Cooper’s Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, and more.
Registration: Shelly Xiong — shellylynnx@gmail.com
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Randall’s Island
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Leader: Alan Drogin
Description: Randall’s Island is unique as it provides one of the only salt marshes in the borough of Manhattan. Historically, this location was not known as a popular birding destination for New York City birders. However, the island became a birding hotspot after Alan Drogin discovered Nelson’s Sparrows in the northeast section near the backstop of field 42 in the Bronx Kill salt marsh in 2012. Since then, mid-October has been the time to bird Randall’s for sparrows—Savannah, Swamp, Song, Chipping, Field, and an occasional Vesper, but especially the elusive Ammospiza sparrows of the marshes—Nelson’s, Saltmarsh, Seaside. We also get late-migrating warblers and, sometimes, interesting gulls.
Registration: Dom Ricci — domricci@gmail.com
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Newtown Historical Society

Fall Migration at Mount Olivet Cemetery
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 9:00am
Leader: Rob Jett
Description: 65-40 Grand Ave., Maspeth. Meet outside main office. Bring binoculars & wear comfortable shoes.
Registration: RSVP or more info - newtownhistory@gmail.com or (718) 366-3715
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NYC Bird Alliance

WMBD: Early Morning Birding in Marine Park
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:30am
Leader: _____
Description: Join us at for an early morning at Brooklyn’s largest green space, Marine Park! Consisting of grassland and salt marshes, this park is habitat for a variety of migratory songbirds and waterbirds. This series is hosted in partnership with the Marine Park Alliance.
Registration: Registration page
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WMBD: Fall Birding in Conference House Park, Staten Island
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Anthony Ciancimino
Description: Discover a diversity of spring migrants with longtime birder and Staten Island resident, Anthony Ciancimino. Expect to see a variety of species of songbirds, including warblers such as Pine & Palm, & Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, and even some lingering waterfowl on the ponds & beach.
Registration: Registration page
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WMBD: Birding at Pelham Bay Park
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:30am - 10:00am
Leader: _____
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance to explore New York City's largest park! Pelham Bay Park's forested areas, salt marshes, and grassy meadows offer rich habitat for a variety of migrating birds.
Registration: Registration page
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WMBD: Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 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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WMBD: Fall Birding at Kissena Park
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: _____
Description: Join us as we explore the beautiful Kissena Park in Queens. This green space contains a wide variety of trees as well as a lake that make great habitat for migrating and resident birds alike.
Registration: Registration page
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WMBD: Bilingual Birding at Sunset Park: Mandarin-English\
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:30am - 11:00am
Leader: Xinyi Zhang
Description: Join bird guide Xinyi Zhang for a Mandarin-English bilingual bird outing in the small but beautiful Sunset Park. This green space is known to provide breathtaking views of Manhattan, especially at sunset. A wide variety of birds have also been sighted here, including Brown-headed Cowbirds, Cedar Waxwings, and Common Nighthawks.
Registration: Registration page
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North Shore Audubon Society

Robert Moses State Park
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 7:45am – 11:00am
Leader: Pat & Shai (516) 662-5204 & (631) 241-0749
Description: FALL BIG DAY!
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

The QCBC Big Sit at Fort Totten
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Leader: Mack Chitulescu (347) 572-3119
Description: Since the Battery Harris Platform at Fort Tilden burned down, we will have this year's Big Sit on top of the fort at Fort Totten Park. The Fort Totten Park Visitors Center hours are from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Therefore, the QCBC "Big Sit" will take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. You may come and go as you choose. If they let you inside the gate, there is parking on the right before the Abbott Road & Murray Avenue intersection (west of the Fort Totten Playground). If they don't let you through the gate, you will need to park in the Little Bay Park parking lot, take Totten Avenue to the fork on the road (which is Bayside Street). Make a left at Bayside Street, make a right on to Abbott Road, then a left at North Loop (which is the road before the Fort Totten Playground), and then bear right. You will see the entrance to the Fort Totten Visitors Center (which is Lee Road). Sign in at the entrance and the park ranger will give you directions from there.
Registration: You must contact the trip leader to register.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area
Saturday, October 10, 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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Massapequa Lake
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: Use street parking on the westbound side of Merrick Road. Massapequa Lake is at the south end of Massapequa Preserve, between Lakeshore Boulevard and Ocean Avenue.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Birding in the park with the West Harlem Art Fund at Morningside Park, Manhattan
10:00am–11:30am
Join the West Harlem art Fund in partnership with NYC Bird Alliance on Saturday, October 10th at 10 am for a morning of birding through Morningside Park.
Free