September 2021
Prospect Park Tuesday Fall Migration Walk
Leader: Bobbi Manian or Ryan Goldberg Meet at Vanderbilt Street entrance (near Vanderbilt Playground) at 7:30 am No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, and the difficulty in keeping six feet apart on the walk, we request that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask.
Find out more »Monty and Rose: The Story of Chicago’s Piping Plovers
Via Zoom, Registration required. Please register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckf-irrj4sEt3pG_6v3lw9OY_Y68NoZBUD Monty and Rose" is a 2019 documentary written and directed by Bob Dolgan. The film tells the story of a pair of endangered piping plovers that nested at Chicago's Montrose Beach, becoming the first of the species to nest in the city since 1955. The endangered birds took up residence on one of the busiest stretches of one of the busiest beaches in Chicago. Those interviewed for the film include volunteers, biologists…
Find out more »Prospect Park Thursday Fall Migration Walk
Leader: Tom Stephenson or Ryan Goldberg Meet 7:30 a.m. at the Grand Army Plaza entrance, by the Stranahan statue. No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, and the difficulty in keeping six feet apart on the walk, we request that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask.
Find out more »Prospect Park Saturday Fall Migration Walk
Meet 7:45 am at the “Pergola” entrance on Ocean and Parkside Avenues Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, and the difficulty in keeping six feet apart on the walk, we request that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask.
Find out more »Introduction to Birdwatching
These walks will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club 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. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »Prospect Park Tuesday Fall Migration Walk
Leader: Bobbi Manian or Ryan Goldberg Meet at Vanderbilt Street entrance (near Vanderbilt Playground) at 7:30 am No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, and the difficulty in keeping six feet apart on the walk, we request that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask.
Find out more »Prospect Park Thursday Fall Migration Walk
Leader: Tom Stephenson or Ryan Goldberg Meet 7:30 a.m. at the Grand Army Plaza entrance, by the Stranahan statue. No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, and the difficulty in keeping six feet apart on the walk, we request that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask.
Find out more »October 2021
Calvert Vaux Park and Coney Island Creek
Leader: Rob Jett Participant number limit: 12 Focus: sparrows, early arriving winter species, raptors, early waterfowl, coastal and marsh species, potential rarity. Registrar: Peter Dorosh: email Prosbird@aol.com or Prosbird@gmail.com Registration Period: Sept 26th-Sept 30th. Meeting time and place will be provided upon registration. Participants can use public transportation or drivers are free to take their own cars with their family or “birding pod.” Due to COVID, the BBC will not be arranging car pools. NOTES: Good amount of walking, especially…
Find out more »Prospect Park Saturday Fall Migration Walk
Meet 7:45 am at the “Pergola” entrance on Ocean and Parkside Avenues Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, and the difficulty in keeping six feet apart on the walk, we request that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask.
Find out more »Introduction to Birdwatching
These walks will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club 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. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »First Sunday Prospect Park Walks
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club The Sunday walks will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. No registration necessary. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, and the difficulty in keeping six feet apart on the walk, we request that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask. Please bring your own binoculars.
Find out more »Prospect Park Tuesday Fall Migration Walk
Leader: Bobbi Manian or Ryan Goldberg Meet at Vanderbilt Street entrance (near Vanderbilt Playground) at 7:30 am No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, and the difficulty in keeping six feet apart on the walk, we request that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask.
Find out more »Prospect Park Thursday Fall Migration Walk
Leader: Tom Stephenson or Ryan Goldberg Meet 7:30 a.m. at the Grand Army Plaza entrance, by the Stranahan statue. No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, and the difficulty in keeping six feet apart on the walk, we request that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask.
Find out more »Prospect Park Saturday Fall Migration Walk
Meet 7:45 am at the “Pergola” entrance on Ocean and Parkside Avenues Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, and the difficulty in keeping six feet apart on the walk, we request that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask.
Find out more »Introduction to Birdwatching
These walks will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club 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. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »Prospect Park Tuesday Fall Migration Walk
Leader: Bobbi Manian or Ryan Goldberg Meet at Vanderbilt Street entrance (near Vanderbilt Playground) at 7:30 am No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, and the difficulty in keeping six feet apart on the walk, we request that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask.
Find out more »Prospect Park Thursday Fall Migration Walk
Leader: Tom Stephenson or Ryan Goldberg Meet 7:30 a.m. at the Grand Army Plaza entrance, by the Stranahan statue. No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, and the difficulty in keeping six feet apart on the walk, we request that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask.
Find out more »Prospect Park Saturday Fall Migration Walk
Meet 7:45 am at the “Pergola” entrance on Ocean and Parkside Avenues Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, and the difficulty in keeping six feet apart on the walk, we request that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask.
Find out more »Introduction to Birdwatching
These walks will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club 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. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »Grassland Specialists of Freshkills Park Presented by Jose Ramírez-Garofalo & Shannon Curley
Via Zoom, registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkceGprTssEtz40JcEXGCNDyFohGuLxZZr Presenters: Jose Ramírez-Garofalo & Shannon Curley Temperate grasslands are among the most globally imperiled biomes, suffering from habitat loss, land conversion, and lack of protection. Consequently, grassland birds are among the most substantially declining guilds of North American birds. Freshkills Park in Staten Island, New York is approximately 2,000 acres of reclaimed land within the New York City Parks system. The park was established on the site of the former Fresh Kills Landfill—the largest landfill…
Find out more »Floyd Bennett Field
Leader: Heydi Lopes Participant number limit: 12 Focus: Sparrow species, grassland/open field species, raptor peak, early winter birds, saltwater waterfowl, always a potentially great bird possible. Registrar: Bobbi Manian email roberta.manian@gmail.com Registration Period: Oct 17th-Oct 21st Notes: Extensive walking likely. Meeting time and location will be provided upon registration. Participants can use public transportation or drivers are free to take their own cars with their family or “birding pod.” Due to COVID, the BBC will not be arranging car pools.…
Find out more »Introduction to Birdwatching
These walks will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club 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. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »Introduction to Birdwatching
These walks will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club 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. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »November 2021
Introduction to Birdwatching
These walks will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club 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. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »First Sunday Prospect Park Walks
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club The Sunday walks will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. No registration necessary. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, and the difficulty in keeping six feet apart on the walk, we request that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask. Please bring your own binoculars.
Find out more »Introduction to Birdwatching
These walks will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club 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. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »Concert: Stephan Nance Presents Sparkbird!
Via Zoom, registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdu6upzsqE9RI3tgD2P_m-k8wg7vJQfyy Join us for an evening of bird-filled poetic piano pop from Sparkbird, the musical project of queer singer-songwriter Stephan Nance. This concert will be INTERACTIVE - win swag from Sparkbird by playing BIRD BINGO while you listen! Learn more at https://sparkbirdmusic.com/ Sparkbird is the musical project of queer singer-songwriter Stephan Nance, whose performing credits include multiple tours in Japan and Europe. Their album Look at the Harlequins! attracted the attention of Birding Magazine and the…
Find out more »Introduction to Birdwatching
These walks will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club 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. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »Introduction to Birdwatching
These walks will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club 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. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an…
Find out more »December 2021
First Sunday Prospect Park Walks
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club The Sunday walks will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. No registration necessary. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, and the difficulty in keeping six feet apart on the walk, we request that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask. Please bring your own binoculars.
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