Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of May 14 - May 15, 2022:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Prospect Park Saturday Spring Migration Walks
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik
Description: Meet 7:30 am at the “Pergola” entrance on Ocean and Parkside Avenues.
Registration: No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group.
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Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club
Description: Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory walk 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. All levels are welcome.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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2022 Spring Birdathon
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Leader:
Description: The annual Birdathon asks birders to form teams of up to 6 members and count bird species in Brooklyn in support of a cause that helps the birds we love. Everyone is welcome ─ hardcore birders, backyard feeder watchers, and beginners! Like a walkathon, participants collect pledges and donations from friends and family for finding and counting bird species on the day of the Birdathon. Instead of getting a pledge per mile walked, Birdathon participants ask for a pledge for each bird species seen by the team.
Registration: Please register your team by sending team members, your day’s goal, and a team name to Bobbi Manian birdathon@brooklynbirdclub.org by Tuesday, May 10
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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society

Wertheim NWR
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Leader: John McNeil & Darlene Moore
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Registration: John McNeil at mcneil.jp@gmail.com
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North Fork County Park
Sunday, May 15, 2022
Leader: Tom Moran
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Registration: Eileen Schwinn, beachmed@optonline.net
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Gateway National Parks

Fort Wadsworth Tour and Hike
Every week on Sunday until May 22, 2022
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Join us for a hike around Fort Wadsworth as we explore both the natural areas and the remnants of the former harbor defense system. Inclement weather will cancel this program. Dress appropriately. Bring water, face mask required.
Registration: Call 718 354-4655 to make a reservation.
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 6:00am–7:30am
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home.
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Birding in Peace
Sunday, May 15, 2022, 6:00am–7:30am
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home.
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Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society

Caumsett State Park - Huntington, NY
Sunday, May 15, 2022, 8:00am
Leader: _____
Description: Caumsett State Park is special because it has a variety of habitats that attract many different species of birds.
Registration: To register, call (585) 880-0915.
Directions: From Main Street (Route 25A) in the village of Huntington, turn onto West Neck Road and follow north until you see the park on your left. There is a parking fee for those that do not have an Empire Pass. Meet in the parking lot.


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Linnaean Society of New York

Bashakill Marsh and Environs
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Leader: Richard ZainEldeen and Gordon Lamm
Description: Doodletown is full of Colonial history, as the foundations where people lived, and were schooled are still present. Cerulean Warblers, Hooded Warblers, Yellow-throated Vireos, Scarlet Tanagers, and Indigo Buntings continue to breed here.
Registration: Miriam Rakowski — rakowskimiriam@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Free: Van Cortlandt Park Bird Walks
Saturdays, April 16 - June 25, 9-10:30am
Leader: NYC Audubon
Description: Meet at the Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center. The history of birding and Van Cortlandt Park are inseparable. Influential birders such as Roger Tory Peterson and Allan D. Cruickshank got their starts on Van Cortlandt’s ecologically diverse grounds. These walks celebrate the tradition set forth by these great ornithologists. Participants will look for various species of residents and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics.
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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Governors Island Bird Walks
Saturdays, May through October 2022, 2-3:30pm
Leader: Annie Barry
Description: Meet in front of Nolan Park #17 and see the birds of Governors Island with one of our expert guides! Over 220 bird species have been spotted on the island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all of the bird life the island has to offer. Binoculars are available to borrow. No RSVP required. Limited to 15. Free.
Registration: No RSVP required
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Spring Migration Birding Tour of Central Park
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 7:30am - 9:30am
Leader: Kellye Rosenheim
Description: Join co-author of Birdwatching in New York City and Long Island, Kellye Rosenheim, for the perfect Saturday morning activity: birdwatching! Tour the best Central Park birding spots in search of spring migrants. Limited to 15. $36 (25).
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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Free: World Migratory Bird Day Walk at Conference House Park
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Anthony Ciancimino
Description: Meet in the parking lot at the end of Hylan Blvd, near the visitor’s center. Situated at the southern tip of Staten Island, Conference House Park features diverse habitats that can provide a stopover for a variety of migrating birds, including warblers, vireos, & flycatchers, among many others. No registration necessary. No limit. Free.
Registration: Not required.
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Free: World Migratory Bird Day Walk at Canarsie Beach Park
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Mike Yuan
Description: Meet at the Park House at Seaview Avenue and 88th Street. Enjoy peak songbird migration and summering waterbirds along the Brooklyn coast of Jamaica Bay. No registration necessary. No limit. Free.
Registration: Not required.
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Free: Queens Botanical Garden Bird Walk
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 9:30am - 10:30am
Leader: NYC Audubon with Queens Botanical Garden
Description: Explore Queens Botanical Garden in search of migrant songbirds and learn about the valuable resources that the Garden offers birds and other wildlife. Binoculars available. Register for one date or the whole series of five walks (walk-ins welcome). Each walk limited to 25. Free (with Garden admission).
Registration: Visit www.queensbotanical.org/calendar to register.
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Sterling Forest Warblers
Sunday, May 15, 2022, 7:00am - 4:00pm
Leader: Don Riepe, Tod Winston
Description: Explore the woodland and pond habitat of the 20,000-acre Sterling Forest preserve during peak spring migration. Look for nesting warblers as well as spring wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians. Trip involves a four-mile hike and some rocky terrain. Bring lunch. Transport by passenger van included. Limited to 11. $129 (90).
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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North Shore Audubon Society

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Lindy
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South Shore Audubon Society

Mill Pond Park
Sunday, May 15, 2022
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: Use street parking on the westbound side of Merrick Road. The park is four blocks west of the Wantagh State Parkway.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, May 14, 2022

Birding Bonanza/International Migratory Bird Day at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for nature exploration looking for some of the migratory birds that use Randall's Island to rest and refuel on their incredible journeys to their final nesting sites for the summer.
Free


International Migratory Bird Day at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00am - 1:00pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day with nature activities for the whole family.
Free


Birding Adventure at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:30pm - 4:00pm
It's Migratory Bird Day. Please join us for Randall's Island Park Alliance's Birding Adventure — a chance to look for and learn about the approximately 50+ species of birds on the island.
Free


Sunday, May 15, 2022

Birding: Warbler Watch at Parking Lot (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
10:00am - 11:00am
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Clove Lakes Park to look for spring warblers and more!
Free


Birding: Hawk Watch at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
10:00am - 11:00am
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free


Birding: Spring Migration at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
12:00am - 1:00pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Inwood Hill Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free

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Friday's Foto

Chuck-will's-widow, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

One of our more unusual looking birds is the Chuck-will's-widow. More often heard than seen, their cryptic plumage, plus ability to sit completely motionless during the day, make them nearly impossible to find. This individual was roosting on the ground on a recent rainy day when a friend stumbled on it. The bird flew to a high perch where it remained until after sunset. I've experienced two others in Brooklyn over the past 30 years; one was a fleeting view at dusk, the other was singing late at night in Prospect Park, which I wrote about here.

Mostly overwintering in the West Indies, Central America, and northwestern South America, the Chuck-will's-widow is a nightjar of the same genus as the Eastern whip-poor-will. A nocturnal species, they feed primarily on insects using an extraordinarily large mouth. As of 2018, the IUCN Red List classifies their conservation status as "Near Threatened" due to moderately rapid declines in their populations. Their scientific name, Antrostomus carolinensis, means cavern mouth of Carolina.

Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for May 4 - May 8, 2022:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Prospect Park Saturday Spring Migration Walks
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik
Description: Meet 7:30 am at the “Pergola” entrance on Ocean and Parkside Avenues.
Registration: No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group.
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Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club
Description: Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory walk 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. All levels are welcome.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Liberty Loop and Wallkill Wildlife Refuge NY/NJ
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Leader: Adelia Honeywood
Description: Straddling the New York and New Jersey border, a smorgasbord of migrating passerines and wetland species: warblers, vireos, buntings, bluebirds, Purple Martins, American and Least Bitterns, Sora, Virginia Rail, Common Gallinule, Sandhill Cranes. Will also visit Knapp’s View for breeding Bobolink, Meadowlarks, possible grassland sparrows.
Registration: Adelia Honeywood, email honeywood5@yahoo.com
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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society

Rocky Point DEC
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Leader: Byron Young
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Registration: Byron Young at youngb53@optimum.net
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Ally Pond Park Nature Walk
Saturday, May 7, 2022, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Leader: Mike Cooper, Bob Grover
Description: Join us for a wonderful bird walk as we head out to Ally Pond Park for an early morning adventure.
Registration: info@greatsouthbayaudubon.org
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 6:00am–7:30am
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home.
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Sunday, May 8, 2022, 6:00am–7:30am
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home.
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Hudson River Audubon Society

Mother’s Day Warbler Walk
Sunday May 8, 2022, 7:30am
Leader: Michael Bochnik
Description: Our annual Mother's Day bird walk through Lenoir Nature Preserve is one of our most popular events of the year. Bring your mother for a leisurely 2-hour stroll around the preserve in search of colorful spring warblers and other migrants.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society

Shu Swamp Preserve
Sunday, May 8, 2022, 8:00am
Leader: _____
Description: Join us as we search for migrant birds and spring ephemeral wildflowers.
Registration: To register, call (585) 880-0915.
Directions: From Route 25A in East Norwich, take Route 106 north to Oyster Bay. Make left on to Lexington Ave then left onto West Main Street. At the Mill Pond (on the left), bear to the right as if to go to Bayville. At the first traffic light (water will be on your right), make a left onto Cleft Road. Take Cleft Road to Frost Mill Road, make a left. (If you wind up on the causeway going over Beaver Dam, you have gone too far.) Shu Swamp will be on your right after you go under the train trestle. Do NOT use your GPS. You will end up in the wrong place.


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Linnaean Society of New York

Bashakill Marsh and Environs
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Leader: John Haas
Description: The Bashakill Marsh is the largest freshwater wetland in southeastern New York, located in both Sullivan and Orange Counties, New York. Over 220 species have been recorded at the marsh. The Bashakill Wetland is home to over 200 species of birds and is a state designated Bird Conservation Area. The area supports characteristic breeding wetland-dependent species, abundant waterfowl, and several species at risk.
Registration: Theresa Brown — actuary2t@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Free: Van Cortlandt Park Bird Walks
Saturdays, April 16 - June 25, 9-10:30am
Leader: NYC Audubon
Description: Meet at the Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center. The history of birding and Van Cortlandt Park are inseparable. Influential birders such as Roger Tory Peterson and Allan D. Cruickshank got their starts on Van Cortlandt’s ecologically diverse grounds. These walks celebrate the tradition set forth by these great ornithologists. Participants will look for various species of residents and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics.
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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Governors Island Bird Walks
Saturdays, May through October 2022, 2-3:30pm
Leader: Annie Barry
Description: Meet in front of Nolan Park #17 and see the birds of Governors Island with one of our expert guides! Over 220 bird species have been spotted on the island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all of the bird life the island has to offer. Binoculars are available to borrow. No RSVP required. Limited to 15. Free.
Registration: No RSVP required
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Intro to Birding: Bird Walk in Central Park
Saturday, May 7, 2022, 8:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Tod Winston
Description: Are you curious about "birding" but don't have much (or any) experience? Come on a relaxed walk through Strawberry Fields and the Ramble to go over birding basics and see warblers, tanagers, sparrows, waterbirds, and more. Binoculars available. Limited to 15. $36 (25).
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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Mother's Day Birdsong in the North Woods of Central Park
Sunday, May 8, 2022, 7:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Tod Winston
Description: Get up early to enjoy the chorus of early morning birdsong in a small group. We'll explore the peaceful and beautiful Great Hill, North Woods, and Loch, listening for warblers, vireos, tanagers, orioles, and more. Limited to 12. $40 (28).
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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North Shore Audubon Society

BIG DAY Alley Pond Park 76th Ave
Saturday, May 7, 2022, 6:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Bob Dieterich: (848) 468-7207
Description: Meet in 76th St parking lot. After lunch, the day continues for those who choose.
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Muttontown Preserve
Saturday, May 7, 2022, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Leader: 317-8837 Al and Lois
Description: Muttontown Preserve, 6191 NY-25A, East Norwich, NY 11732, USA.
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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

Richard Buegler 10-Mile Hike
Saturday, May 7, 2022, 9:15pm - 3:45pm
Leader: Dominick Durso
Description: Participants will gather at the Carousel parking lot in Willowbrook Park. From Willowbrook Park the White Trail brings hikers through the Corson’s Brook Woods and on into the Greenbelt. Hikers will continue on to Heyerdahl Hill, through Buck’s Hollow and eventually back to Willowbrook Park. Early May affords a great opportunity to identify birds and pinkster azalea. Bird song and forest flowers will make for an enjoyable walk.
Registration: For more information contact Dominick Durso by Friday, May 6, at (917) 478-7607.
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Crooke’s Point
Sunday, May 8, 2022, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Leader: Paul T. Lederer
Description: Maritime sand spits such as Crooke’s Point are dynamic typographical features formed and sculpted by water and wind action. Join naturalist Paul T. Lederer in a talk and walk where the geological and human history of the site, as well as the plants and animals that call this place home, will be discussed. It is suggested that walk participants dress in pants that cover the full leg and shoes appropriate for sand dune areas. It is also suggested that participants consider sun protection such as hats, sun block and water or other hydrating liquids. Insect repellent is also recommended. Walk participants will meet in Great Kills Park Beach Center Parking Lot (Parking Area “G”) near the beginning of the dirt permit road leading out to Crooke’s Point. To get to the meeting spot, enter the park at the Buffalo Street entrance at Hylan Boulevard and follow Buffalo Street through the park to where it ends just before the dirt Crooke’s Point Permit Road.
Registration: For more information call Paul at his cell phone (718) 354-9200.
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Saw Mill River Audubon Society

Small Group Birding: Croton Point Park
Saturday, May 7, 2022, 7:00am - 9:00am
Leader: Members of SMRA
Description: Saw Mill River Audubon small group bird walks are limited to 25 people by registration. Completed COVID vaccination required. Good for all levels of birding experience. Beginners very welcome! Walks are for adults and youth age 8 or older. Let us know in advance if you want to borrow binoculars by emailing us at: office@sawmillriveraudubon.org
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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South Shore Audubon Society

Hempstead Lake State Park
Sunday, May 8, 2022
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, May 7, 2022

Introduction to Birdwatching Walks at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00am - 12:00pm
Every Saturday, join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding.
Free


Mother's Day 2022 at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00am - 5:00pm
Enjoy a special Family Art Project, a guided walk in the gardens, spring birding, community yoga, and a family nature walk.
Free


Birding: Spring Migration at 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Central Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free


Sunday, May 8, 2022

Spring Migration Birding at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
8:45am - 10:00am
Join Naturalist Ken Chaya for a Spring Migration birding tour of Fort Tryon Park!
Free


Birding: Beginner Birding at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
10:00am - 11:00am
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Fort Greene Park to learn the basics of birding how to identify common species in our parks.
Free


Mother's Day 2022 at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00am - 5:30pm
Enjoy a special Family Art Project, a guided walk in the gardens, spring birding, community yoga, and a family nature walk.
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Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of April 30-May 1, 2022:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Prospect Park Saturday Spring Migration Walks
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik
Description: Meet 7:30 am at the “Pergola” entrance on Ocean and Parkside Avenues.
Registration: No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group.
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Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club
Description: Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory walk 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. All levels are welcome.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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First Sunday Prospect Park Walks
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club
Description: The Sunday walks will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Spring birding at the Cemetery of the Evergreens
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Leader: Paul Sweet
Description: Meeting Location is accessible by the “L” train to Bushwick Ave/Aberdeen Street station. Walk east (left from station) on Bushwick Avenue for the meeting spot. If you wish to come by car, parking is also available, but we will not be organizing car pools. Restrooms are available.
Registration: No registration required..
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Feminist Bird Club

NYC - Pugsley Creek with Haley
Sunday, May 1, 2022, 8:00am - 10:30am
Leaders: Haley Scott
Description: For the last few years, Haley Scott and her mom have dedicated hours to exploring Pugsley Creek Park, a very under-birded area of The Bronx. Haley introduced us to Pugsley Creek a couple of years ago and we’ve been obsessed ever since. It has so many different interesting habitats in a relatively small area, so we’re just as likely to see some cool gulls and shorebirds as we are thrushes, warblers, woodpeckers, and sparrows!
Registration: Register via Eventbrite
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Freshkills Park Alliance

City Nature Challenge Biodiversity Walk
Saturday, April 30, 2022, 1:00pm
Leader: Rangers
Description: Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this one-mile walk, you’ll learn about the different plants and animals found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park.
Registration: Register via Eventbrite.
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Gateway National Parks

Fort Wadsworth Tour and Hike
Sunday, May 1, 2022, 2:00pm — 3:30pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Join us for a hike around Fort Wadsworth as we explore both the natural areas and the remnants of the former harbor defense system. Inclement weather will cancel this program. Dress appropriately. Bring water, face mask required.
Registration: Call 718 354-4655 to make a reservation.
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Central Park Nature Walk
Saturday, May 1, 2022, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Leader: John Gluth, Mike Cooper
Description: Meet at 7:00am on Central Park West at 77th Street (opposite the Museum of Natural History). One of the best trips for our club!
Registration: info@greatsouthbayaudubon.org
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, May 1, 2022, 6:00am–7:30am
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home.
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Hudson River Audubon Society

Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers
Saturday April 30, 2022, 7:30am
Leader: Michael Bochnik
Description: This Westchester County Park consists of a stream running through two ponds. Early spring warblers, nesting Baltimore and Orchard Orioles are expected. Meet in the first parking lot, up on the right after entering.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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Cerulean Warblers at Doodletown, Harriman State Park
Sunday, May 1, 2022, 8:00am
Leader: Michael Bochnik
Description: Many people wish to see Cerulean Warblers. One trick is to visit this famous nesting site early in May before they set up their territories and sing from the top of 150-foot trees. We're likely to see Hooded Warbler and many other migrants as well. Moderate walk uphill, one part steep, no restrooms. Trip over by noon. Meet near the trail head on Route 9D.
Registration: bochnikm@cs.com
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Linnaean Society of New York

North Woods, Central Park
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Leader: Ursula Mitra
Description: Central Park is one of the world’s premier birding spots, especially during spring and fall migrations. On a good day we’ll see warblers, sparrows, vireos, and other migrants. On this walk we will explore numerous birding hotspots of Central Park’s North End with long time birder Ursula Mitra who knows these areas very well.
Registration: Evelyn Huang — evelynhuang1@yahoo.com
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New York City Audubon

Free: Van Cortlandt Park Bird Walks
Saturdays, April 16 - June 25, 9-10:30am
Leader: NYC Audubon
Description: Meet at the Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center. The history of birding and Van Cortlandt Park are inseparable. Influential birders such as Roger Tory Peterson and Allan D. Cruickshank got their starts on Van Cortlandt’s ecologically diverse grounds. These walks celebrate the tradition set forth by these great ornithologists. Participants will look for various species of residents and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics.
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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Free: Queens Botanical Garden Bird Walk
Saturday, April 30, 2022, 9:30am - 10:30am
Leader: NYC Audubon with Queens Botanical Garden
Description: Explore Queens Botanical Garden in search of migrant songbirds and learn about the valuable resources that the Garden offers birds and other wildlife. Binoculars available. Register for one date or the whole series of five walks (walk-ins welcome).
Registration: Visit www.queensbotanical.org/calendar to register. Each walk limited to 25. Free (with Garden admission)
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Spring Walk at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
Sunday, May 1, 2022, 9:00am - 11:00am
Leader: Nadir Souirgi
Description: Inwood Hill Park is a jewel. Nestled between the Hudson River, Dyckman Street, and Seaman Avenue, this last tract of largely undeveloped oak and tulip forest transports you to another world and another time. Glacial "pot holes," towering trees, and stunning river views create an unrivaled backdrop for observing the many migratory and breeding avian species that are drawn to this hotspot. Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Wood Thrush, and Yellow Warbler breed here, and the Park includes Manhattan's last remaining tidal salt marsh. Limited to 15. $36 (25).
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North Shore Audubon Society

Valley Stream State Park
Saturday, April 30, 2022, 7:45am
Leader: Bobby
Description: Charge at gate starts at 8 unless you have an Empire Pass.
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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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

Conference House Park
Saturday, April 30, 2022, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Leader: Ray Matarazzo
Description: Enjoy a springtime birding tour of Staten Island’s southernmost woodland at Ward’s Point. Ray Matarazzo will share bird songs and behaviors used for identifying a gathering of migrating birds which rest and replenish in the trees, shrubs and grasses of Conference House Park. Participants will meet at the Conference House Park Visitors Center at 7455 Hylan Boulevard.
Registration: For more information call Ray Matarazzo at 718-317-7666.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Leader: Members of SSAS
Description: From the Southern State Parkway, travel west to the Belt Parkway. Exit at Cross Bay Boulevard (Exit 17) south. Continue south on Cross Bay Blvd. through Howard Beach and over the North Channel Bridge (also known as the Congressman Joseph P. Addabbo Bridge). The entrance to the refuge parking lot is on the right side of the road, at a traffic light approximately one and a half miles past the bridge.
Registration: Registration is required by calling Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498
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Sullivan County Audubon Society

Birding for Beginners
Saturday, April 30, 2022, 8:00am
Leader: Scott Graber
Description: Experience the variety of birdlife that inhabits the Bashakill. Meet at the Haven Road DEC parking lot, on the left coming from Rt. 209.
Registration: Call Scott to register at 914-799-1313.
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Urban Park Rangers

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Introduction to Birdwatching Walks at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00am - 12:00pm
Every Saturday, join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding.
Free

Sunday, May 1, 2022

First Sunday Bird Walks in Prospect Park at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
8:00am - 10:00am
Join the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance on the first Sunday of each month as we explore Prospect Park for resident and migratory birds that visit throughout the different seasons.
Free

Birding: Spring Migration at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
9:00am - 10:00am
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Highland Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free

Birding: Osprey Watch at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
10:00am - 11:00am
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Marine Park to view ospreys.
Free

Birding: Spring Migration at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00am - 12:00am
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Van Cortlandt Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free

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Best of the Fortnight

A small selection of some personal favs from the past 2 weeks:

Large-cupped daffodil, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Red-breasted Nuthatch, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Palm Warbler, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Mourning Cloak, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Great Egret, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Red-tailed Hawk, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Swamp Sparrow, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Common Violet, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Yellow-throated Warbler, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Yellow-throated Vireo, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Savannah Sparrow, Shirley Chisholm SP, Brooklyn, NY

A Look Back

This year marks 18 years since I began this blog. Sorry if I haven't been able to keep up my level of creative writing output from a decade ago. Our urban nature still fascinates me, so will likely keep going for at least a few more years.

Looking over some of my early postings, I thought it might be interesting to compare a migration piece from this approximate date, 18 years ago. In early 2004 I didn't have a camera, so relied mostly on the written word for my blog. I considered adding some current pics for this "look back", but decided to leave it as originally posted. I hope you like it:

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April 20, 2004

Prospect Park (also a quick stop at Floyd Bennett Field) with Shane B.

We should be seeing signs of hatchlings at Big Mama and Split-tail's nest this week but I've decided to take a short break from monitoring them. On a couple of occasions Split-tail has seemed a little agitated (the growling incidents) so I thought that it might be a good idea to give them a little space. Also, Shane and I have been watching the wind direction and it looked like it might be a good morning for new migrants. Last night the wind changed to a south/southwest direction and by dawn it switched back around to north. Our thinking was that the wind shift would force some northbound birds down and, hopefully, into Prospect Park. It turned out to be a pretty good gamble.

I left my home just before dawn and walked to the park. I noticed that the layers of early morning bird songs shifted from resident species to "visitors" as I approached the center of the park. My block was noisy with House Sparrows chirping and pigeons cooing. At the very edge of the park the sounds changed mostly to starlings and cardinals. Entering the wooded section near the Litchfield Villa I began to hear choruses of robin's "cherrily, cherriup" and White-throated Sparrow's "pure sweet canada canada". The closer I got to the forested center of the park the more I heard the sounds of migrants. Following the edge of the ponds, one step behind a string of dimming street lamps, I heard the insect buzz of Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, the loose trill of dozens of Yellow-rumped Warblers and the nasal "ca-ha" of a flock of Fish Crows.

I continued walking across the Nethermead and out towards the woods on the Peninsula. I rendezvoused there with Shane where we found that large numbers of Yellow-rumped Warblers seemed to have just dropped out of the sky. Through the course of our morning walk we found flocks of yellow-rumps on Lookout Hill, the Lullwater, the Ravine and pretty much anywhere that there were trees. Palm Warblers were seen in smaller numbers and we added several new species to the park's year list. On the Peninsula we listened to the singsong tune of a Warbling Vireo and flushed a Spotted Sandpiper at the edge of the "Thumb". Across the Lullwater, behind the rink, we patiently waited out a serenading Northern Waterthrush hidden in a multiflora rose bush. A bright splash of blue in the same bush turned out to be an Indigo Bunting.

Following the waterway into the Ravine in search of a Louisiana Waterthrush we stumbled on a much more exciting find. We had been walking downstream along the gravel bridle path in the Ravine when Shane spotted something that wasn't "another yellow-rump". In his excitement he stumbled on the words so I blurted out, "Yellow-throated Warbler!" It was his find and he really had the honor of announcing it (to the only two birders in the park) but I couldn't help myself. This striking bird with the golden throat patch and black and white face pattern has a more southern range and is not observed in the park every year. As Shane followed the bird I made a few phone calls to alert other birders. We briefly lost the bird but relocated it as it foraged for insects in the shrubs and blackberry brambles edging the stream. As we stood watching the warbler I heard a Northern Parula singing in the woods along Quaker Ridge. We watched the yellow-throated for a few minutes then left the park via Wellhouse Drive.

As we were walking past the Wellhouse I heard another new song for the season. Perched above the building was a beautiful, chestnut plumed Orchard Oriole chattering and whistling. Earlier in the morning we stood and listened to the strange, gurgling calls of a Rusty Blackbird in the same area.

We ended our morning by making a quick run out to Floyd Bennett Field in search of Upland Sandpipers (hey, we can dream) but came up empty. We did get great views, though, of a ghostly male Northern Harrier.

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Prospect Park; FBF, 4/20/2004
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Horned Grebe (Floyd Bennett Field.)
Double-crested Cormorant (Several on flyovers.)
Great Egret (2.)
Green Heron (2.)
Brant (Floyd Bennett Field.)
Wood Duck (Lullwater.)
Northern Shoveler (2.)
Bufflehead (Female, Upper pool.)
Ruddy Duck (Several on lake.)
Northern Harrier ("Grey Ghost", Floyd Bennett Field.)
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel (6 or 8, Floyd Bennett Field.)
American Coot (3.)
Spotted Sandpiper (Peninsula "Thumb".)
Chimney Swift (3.)
Belted Kingfisher
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (2, Ravine.)
Northern Flicker
Blue-headed Vireo (~5.)
Warbling Vireo (Peninsula.)
Fish Crow (7, flying over Nethermead.)
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow (Floyd Bennett Field.)
Red-breasted Nuthatch (2.)
Brown Creeper (Ravine.)
Winter Wren (Lookout Hill.)
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (3.)
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Common.)
Hermit Thrush (4 or 5.)
Northern Mockingbird (Floyd Bennett Field.)
Northern Parula (Heard singing in Ravine.)
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Abundant.)
Yellow-throated Warbler (Ravine near Nethermead Arches.)
Pine Warbler (Female, Lookout Hill.)
Prairie Warbler (2, Lullwater. 1, Ravine.)
Palm Warbler (~20-30.)
Black-and-white Warbler (2.)
Northern Waterthrush (Singing in Lullwater near skating rink.)
Indigo Bunting (Lullwater near skating rink.)
Eastern Towhee (Several.)
Chipping Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow (3 or 4.)
White-throated Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Rusty Blackbird (Lookout Hill above Wellhouse.)
Common Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird
Orchard Oriole (Singing from perch above Wellhouse.)

Other resident species seen (or heard):
Canada Goose, Mute Swan, American Black Duck, Mallard, Herring Gull, Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crow, Tufted Titmouse, American Robin, European Starling, Song Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Red-winged Blackbird, House Sparrow ...Read more

Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of April 23-24, 2022:

Bedford Audubon Society

Pound Ridge Earth Day Everyday Festival
Saturday, April 23, 2022, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Leader: __
Description: There’s no better way to celebrate Earth Day than participating in local festivals! Stop by with your family and friends to say hello and learn about our work, upcoming programs, membership. We’ll have swag and will be raffling off a beautiful bird feeder. We hope to see you at our booth!
Registration: No required.
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Bird Walk: Oakwood Cemetery
Sunday, April 24, 2022, 8:00am - 10:00am
Leader: Tait Johansson
Description: Join Naturalist Tait Johansson on a Field Trip to Oakwood Cemetery for a peaceful exploration of open woodland habitat near a Red Maple swamp. We hope to discover late-April migrants such as Blue-headed Vireo, Black-and-White Warbler, and Ruby-crowned Kinglet. What a perfect way to start your day!
Registration: Cost: Free. Levelof Difficulty: Easy. Email Susan to register or call914-302-9713.
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Brooklyn Bird Club

Prospect Park Saturday Spring Migration Walks
Saturday, April 23, 2022, 7:30am - 11:00am
Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik
Description: Meet 7:30am at the “Pergola” entrance on Ocean and Parkside Avenues.
Registration: No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group.
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Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, April 23, 2022, 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 walk 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. All levels are welcome.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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First Wave at Green-Wood Cemetery
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Leader: Paul Keim
Description: The beginning or “first wave” period of neotropical migrants including early warblers, “overshoot southern species” potential, orioles, flycatchers, vireos and more.
Registration: Kathy Toomey email kathleentoomey@gmail.com. Registration period: April 17th – April 21st.
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Eastern Long Island Audubon Society

Earth Day at Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, April 23 from Noon to 3pm
Leader: __
Description: All levels of naturalists, including beginners, are most welcome on Eastern Long Island Audubon field trips.
Registration: Not required.
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Freshkills Park Alliance

Freshkills Park Alliance Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 23, 2022, 11:00am
Leader: Rangers
Description: Join us outdoors for our first annual Earth Day Festival marking the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day.
Registration: Register via Eventbrite.
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Gateway National Parks

The Big Floyd Bennett Field Hike
Sunday, April 24, 2022, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Leader: Park Rangers
Description: Join a ranger for a brisk 3.5 mile hike across the runways, forests, fields, and shorelines of Floyd Bennett Field's north side. After lunch gather again outside the Ryan Vistor Center to hike 3 miles of the south side. Dress for the weather, wear good walking shoes, and bring snacks and water.
Registration: Reservations are required, please call (718) 785-3671 to make a reservation and for more information.
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Great South Bay Audubon Society

Valley Stream SP & Jones Beach West End
Saturday, April 23, 2022, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: John Gluth, Bob Grover
Description: Southern State Parkway to exit 15S, North Corona Ave. No Corona Ave to Hendrickson Ave (.07 mi) turn right at Hendrickson Ave. Hendrickson Ave. to Fletcher Ave (.3 mi) turn right on Fletcher Ave. Fletcher Ave North to Valley Stream State Park entrance on right (.2 mi). Park at far end of lot.
Registration: info@greatsouthbayaudubon.org
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, April 24, 2022, 6:00am - 7:30am
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home.
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Great Trees of Green-Wood
Sunday, April 24, 2022, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
It’s what we wait for all year: the explosion of colors from hundreds of flowering trees and plants across Green-Wood. This feast for the eyes only lasts for a few weeks, so don’t miss it!
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Linnaean Society of New York

Pine Barrens For Early Spring Butterflies and More
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Leader: Rick Cech
Description: The ephemeral magic of early spring is nowhere more marked than in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where rare and local plant and butterfly species are on display for a short time each year, including up to seven species of elfins and “green” hairstreaks.
Registration: Lenore Swenson — lenoreswenson@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Van Cortlandt Park Bird Walks
Saturdays, April 16 - June 25, 9:00am - 10:30am
Leader: NYC Audubon
Description: Meet at the Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center. The history of birding and Van Cortlandt Park are inseparable. Influential birders such as Roger Tory Peterson and Allan D. Cruickshank got their starts on Van Cortlandt’s ecologically diverse grounds. These walks celebrate the tradition set forth by these great ornithologists. Participants will look for various species of residents and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics.
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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The Birds of Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx
Sunday, April 24, 2022, 8:00am - 10:30am
Leader: Tod Winston, Joseph McManus, Susan Olsen with the Woodlawn Conservancy
Description: Join us for a morning bird walk and tour of this beautiful cemetery: Tod Winston and Joseph McManus will look for spring migrants and year-round residents on the expansive grounds, while Woodlawn Cemetery's Director of Historical Services Susan Olsen will share fascinating stories about the cemetery’s history and the interesting mixture of individuals interred there. Limited to 20. $36 (25).
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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North Shore Audubon Society

Planting Fields
Saturday, April 23, 2022 9:30am – 12:00pm
Leader: Shelly
Description: Take the LIE Exit 41 north or Northern State Parkway Exit 35 north (Route 106/107). Continue north until Routes 106 and 107 split. Take the left fork (Route 107 toward Glen Cove) and drive to the intersection with Route 25A. Turn right and follow Route 25A to the next traffic light (Wolver Hill Road and police station). Turn north until the road ends, then right on Chicken Valley Road. Pass the large gate of Planting Fields, and turn right at the next road, Planting Fields Road, which leads to the Arboretum. Parking Fee.
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, April 24, 2022
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, April 23, 2022

Introduction to Birdwatching Walks at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00am - 12:00pm
Every Saturday, join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding.
Free

Sunday, April 24, 2022

Birding: Spring Migration at West 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00am - 11:00am
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Riverside Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free
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Best of the Fortnight

Here are some of my favorite shots from over the past two weeks:

Cedar Waxwing, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Yulan Magnolia, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Ghost Egrets, Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY

American Kestrel, Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY

Golden-crowned Kinglet, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Wood Ducks, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Louisiana Waterthrush, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

American Bittern, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Spring Beauty, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Upcoming Trips

Below are the birding/nature trips for the weekend of April 9-10, 2022:

Brooklyn Bird Club

Introduction to Birdwatching
Saturday, April 9, 2022, 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 walk 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. All levels are welcome.
Registration: No registration necessary.
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Journey to the Wild South Shore of Staten Island
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Leader: Peter Dorosh and Ryan Goldberg
Description: Celebrate the opening of the new New York State birding trail from its beginning, at Mount Loretto Unique Area on the south shore of Staten Island. Mount Loretto is a migration hotspot that includes more than 200 acres of state-protected forests, grasslands, wetlands, and coastal shorelines, with great views of Raritan Bay. Target species include raptors, bluebirds, snipe and woodcock, ducks and grebes, grassland specialists like meadowlarks, and early migrant songbirds.
Registration: Ryan Goldberg, email: ryan.goldberg@gmail.com
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Green-Wood Cemetery

Birding in Peace
Sunday, April 10, 2022, 6:30am - 8:00am
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful Sunday morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home.
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Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society

Avalon Nature Preserve
Sunday, April 10, 2022, 9:00am
Leader: _____
Description: From its inception, Avalon Nature Preserve has sought to protect and restore the ecological heritage of this special landscape. Since 1997, the preserve has flourished into a thriving 216 acres of fields, forest, and wetlands, 140 of which are open to the public.
Registration: To register, call (585) 880-0915.
Directions: Take the Northern State Parkway east to NY 347. Keep right to NY 111 then continue east on NY 25A. Then turn left on Saddle Rd. The preserve is on the left.


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Linnaean Society of New York

Photography Focused Walk in Prospect Park
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Leader: Tom Stephenson
Description: Birds make beautiful pictures. And photos can be useful in making tough IDs and also serve as memories of great experiences. But birds can be very difficult to photograph well. During this workshop/field trip we’ll talk about how to take great, sharp photos. We’ll begin by covering camera basics, how to set up for different conditions, and even some advanced tips and tricks including settings for flight shots, dark areas and backlit birds.
Registration: Renee Lucier - reneelucier145@gmail.com
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New York City Audubon

Spring Migration in Pelham Bay Park, The Bronx
Saturday, April 9, 2022, 9:00am - 04:00pm
Leader: Gabriel Willow
Description: Explore the lovely coves and rocky outcroppings of the City’s largest park, Pelham Bay Park, seeking out migrating songbirds, late wintering birds, ducks, and a breeding pair of Great Horned Owls. The rich and diverse habitat makes this park an urban gem and a great home for wildlife. Past rarities include a Northern Goshawk and a Purple Sandpiper. Bring lunch and water. Transport by passenger van from NYC Audubon's office included. Limited to 12. $100 (70).
Registration: Via Eventbrite
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North Shore Audubon Society

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
Saturday, April 9, 2022, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Leader: Lindy 628-1315
Description: 50 Barry Dr, Glen Cove, NY 11542
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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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods

Ambling through Arden
Saturday, April 9, 2022, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Leader: Don Recklies
Description: Take a walk in New York City’s largest freshwater wetlands. Early in the year, we hope to avoid summer swarms of mosquitoes while we walk some of the areas in the park slated for bluebelt improvement (but you still might want to bring bug spray). We’ll meet at the north end of Carlton Boulevard (off Woodrow Road). There will be slopes and streams to cross.
Registration: For more information call Don Recklies at (718) 768-9036.
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South Shore Audubon Society

Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area
Saturday, April 9, 2022
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 9, 2022

Introduction to Birdwatching Walks at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00am – 12:00pm
Every Saturday, join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding.
Free

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