Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips from Saturday, October 17 - Sunday, October 18, 2026:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, Ocotber 17, 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 17, 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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Crisp Autumn Air for Birding in Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Leader: Chris Miller
Description: Exceptional diversity in a bird rich region. The beginning of winter migration and peak sparrow presence.
Registration: Peter Dorosh email: Prosbird@gmail.com
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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society

Suffolk County Farm
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 8:00am
Leader: Brian Moldashel
Description: Meet at 8:45 am at the parking lot by the new farm welcome center. Always a dynamic place in fall, the farm often hosts open field species such as Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark, as well as any number of raptors, sparrows, flycatchers, and more. This easy walk will cover less than two miles over flat farm fields and dirt roads.
Registration: Please register with Brian Moldashel for this trip: brian.moldashel@gmail.com
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Gateway National Parks

"Ranger's Choice" Guided Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Every week on Sunday at 10:30 AM from October 03, 2026 to October 31, 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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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Caumsett State Park
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Leader: Ken Thompson (631-612-8028) John Gluth (631-827-0120)
Description: Northern State to exit 42N (Route35) to 25A west to West Neck Rd.(right turn). West Neck/Lloyd Harbor Rd. into Lloyd Neck. Entrance to the Park on the left. Meet in the parking lot.
Registration: Text or email to Vera Capogna 516-639-5430 vlvcap@yahoo.com
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace - SOLD OUT
Sunday, Ocotber 18, 2026, 7:15am – 8:45am
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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Birding in Peace: Late-Risers Edition (Members Only)
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10:00am – 11:30pm
Description: If you’ve always wanted to go on a birding tour at Green-Wood but aren’t much of a morning person, this tour is for you! The early bird-er might get the worm, but you can birdwatch at any hour. Join birding expert Rob Jett and a small group of fellow members to roam the grounds while hearing and seeing the many feathered friends of Green-Wood.
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Hudson River Audubon Society

Lenoir Hawk Watch
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00am
Leader: Michael Bochnik
Description: Meet behind the Lenoir Mansion, 1076 North Broadway, Yonkers. Park in the south lot. Feel free to bring a folding chair and refreshments.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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Linnaean Society of New York

Beginners Birding Walk in Central Park’s North End
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Leader: Linda LaBella
Description: Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, especially during spring and fall migrations, and we encourage first-time and beginning birders to join us on a fun, informative and casual field trip where you will learn the basics of birding: using binoculars, field guides, species ID, and birding etiquette. You will be introduced to simple identifying tools like field marks, bird behavior and birdsong. On a good day we’ll see migrating songbirds like warblers, sparrows, vireos and waterfowl. The walk begins and ends in the North End of Central Park at the Pool on the west side, one of the best birding habitats in the park, then typically proceeds along a stream called the Ravine with boardwalks and paved pathways. Appropriate shoes for walking on rass and dirt paths are strongly recommended. Remember to bring a pair of binoculars and your birding questions.
Registration: Catherine Ichord — catherine.ichord@gmail.com
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Fresh Kills Sparrow Walk
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Leader: Casey Ferino
Description: Join us at Fresh Kills Park on Staten Island for a sparrow-focused birding trip unlike anything else in the city. This new park opened in October 2023 and its tidal creeks, wetland edges, and sweeping native grasslands offer some of the most exciting sparrow activity in the area each autumn. Fresh Kills is home to the largest nesting colony of Grasshopper Sparrows in New York State and migration also brings Lark Sparrows, Savannah Sparrows, and White-crowned Sparrows. All of this occurs at the capped mounds of what was once the world’s largest landfill, an extraordinary landscape reborn as a great urban wildlife refuge.
Registration: Matthew Fischer — matthewwfischer@gmail.com
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NYC Bird Alliance

Intro to Birding in Crotona Park
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: _____
Join NYC Bird Alliance this spring to explore beautiful Crotona Park. Its meadows, flowering trees, and sizable pool provide excellent habitats for a variety of birds, including woodpeckers, warblers, and wading birds.
Registration: Registration page
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Birding in East Harlem with EsplanadeFriends
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: EsplanadeFriends
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance and EsplanadeFriends to discover the East Harlem Esplanade and its adjacent green spaces. Expect to see many water birds right off the coast.
Registration: Registration page
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9th Annual Raptorama! at Marine Park
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Leader: _____
Description: It's that time of the year again, time for Raptorama! Meet us at Marine Park's Salt Marsh Nature Center to learn about hawks, eagles, owls, and more. See live birds of prey up close at the Salt Marsh Nature Center with NYC Bird Alliance, American Littoral Society, and the MPA Forever Wild Committee.
Registration: Not required.
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Governors Island Bird Tour
Saturday, October 17, 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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Intro to Birding at Owl's Head Park
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10:00am - 11:30am
Leader: _____
Description: Join us at one of Brooklyn’s scenic waterfront parks for a beginner-friendly outing. Owl's Head Park contains rolling hills, meandering pathways, and breathtaking views of the New York skyline and striking Verrazano Narrows Bridge.
Registration: Registration page
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New York Botanical Garden Birding Tour
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: _____
Description: Join NYC Bird Alliance at New York Botanical Garden. Get to see some of NYBG’s diverse landscape and learn why this unique green space is such a vital haven for a great variety of species year-round. The tour will meet at the Reflecting Pool in the Native Plant Garden.
Registration: This tour is included in your admission to the Garden.
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Newtown Historical Society

Mount Olivet Cemetery
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Leader: Rob Jett
Description: 65-40 Grand Avenue, Maspeth. Meet outside main office. Bring binoculars and wear comfortable shoes.
Registration: RSVP or for more info: newtownhistory@gmail.com, (718) 366-3715
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North Shore Audubon Society

Kissena Park
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 8:30am – 11:30am
Leader: Matt Fischer (646) 673-5843
Description: Meet at veladrome. Click for map
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

Kissena Park
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 7:45am - 12:00pm
Leader: Eric Miller (917) 279-7530
Description: This mini-trip includes Kissena Park both east and west of Kissena Blvd. Expect to find many species of sparrows and southbound migrants. Meet at the Kissena Velodrome parking lot, which can be entered from Booth Memorial Ave north of Parsons Blvd - see map.
Registration: You must contact the trip leader to register.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Hempstead Lake State Park
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Southern State Parkway, take Exit 18 (Eagle Avenue) south to Field 3 (use second park entrance and make an immediate left turn.)
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Birding with Ryan at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
9:00am–11:00am
Join local birdwatching author and garden member Ryan Goldberg for a fall birding event.
Free

Raptorama! at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
12:00pm–2:00pm
See live birds of prey up close at the Salt Marsh Nature Center with NYC Bird Alliance, American Littoral Society, and the MPA Forever Wild Committee.
Free