
June 2017
Breeding Birds of Prospect Park
Leader: Sean Zimmer Focus: A casual walk recording breeding species Meet: 8 am at the Bartel Pritchard Square park entrance Please review our general trip information and guidelines on this page.
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Early Fall Migration in Prospect Park
Leader: Ed Crowne Focus: First appearance of warblers, flycatchers, vireos, orioles and other migrants Meet: 7 AM at Bartel Pritchard entrance of Prospect Park Please review our general trip information and guidelines on this page.
Find out more »January 2018
Celebrating Prospect Park’s New Year
Leader: Peter Dorosh Focus: First birds of the New Year Meet: 9 am at the Bartel Pritchard Square Park entrance Note: Nearest train stop is “F” & “G” trains Prospect Park/15th St Please review our general trip information and guidelines on this page.
Find out more »Two Hour Waterfowl Count in Prospect Park
Leader: Steve Nanz Focus: The official waterfowl count of ducks, geese, swans, grebe, coots Meet: 8 AM at Bartel Pritchard entrance of Prospect Park Source: http://nybirds.org/ProjWaterfowl.htm Please review our general trip information and guidelines on this page.
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Prospect Park
Meet 8 am at the Bartel Pritchard Prospect Park entrance. no registration required. Leader Ed Crowne Note: Nearest train stop is the “F or G” lines to Prospect Park /15th Street Please review our trip guidelines here: http://brooklynbirdclub.org/information-registration
Find out more »March 2019
Prospect Park
Meet 8 am at Prospect’s Bartel Pritchard entrance Leaders: Ed Crowne Focus: early spring migration; late winter stragglers, sparrows, ducks, gulls, raptors No registration necessary. Please review our trip guidelines here: http://brooklynbirdclub.org/information-registration
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Prospect Park evening Bat Walk to benefit Bat Conservation International
Meet 8:00 pm (evening) at Bartel Pritchard’s Prospect Park entrance (nearest train “F” and “G” to 15th Street/Prospect Park stop) NOTE: Rain date of June 29th Leader: Danielle Gustafson Donation: $5.00 per person Beneficiary: Bat Conservation International - http://www.batcon.org/ Walk Synopsis: This evening walk will be led by the New York City Bat Group's Danielle Gustafson. Starting at Bartel Pritchard, we will go across Long Meadow, ending at a stationary spot to view the best number of bats. Danielle will educate the…
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Fall Birding in Prospect Park
Leader: Ed Crowne Focus: late songbirds, typical late fall migrants; the beginning of winter migratory species, potential rarity Meet 7:15 am at Bartel Pritchard park entrance, no registration required. Please review our trip guidelines here: http://brooklynbirdclub.org/information-registration
Find out more »May 2020
CANCELLED: Prospect Park “Sapphire” songbirds: a 45th year anniversary
Meet 7:00 at the Bartel Pritchard Square park entrance Leader: Peter Dorosh Focus: Peak songbird migration along with other non-passerines Note: Participants can elect support for the club’s Birdathon theme. Synopsis: The leader celebrates 45 years birding this spring. Come all sharp-eyed birders and celebrate Birdathon Day and a personal anniversary with Peter. Lets try finding Peter’s “spark bird” the Scarlet Tanager!
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CANCELLED: Prospect Park Evening Bat Walk to benefit Bat Conservation International
Meet 8:15 pm (evening) at Bartel Pritchard’s Prospect Park entrance (nearest train “F” and “G” to 15th Street/Prospect Park stop) NOTE: Rain date June 27th Leader: Danielle Gustafson Donation: $5.00 per person for Bat Conservation International – http://www.batcon.org/ Walk Synopsis: This evening walk will be led by the New York City Bat Group’s Danielle Gustafson. Starting at Bartel Pritchard, we will go across Long Meadow, ending at a stationary spot to view the best number of bats. Danielle will educate the group about the…
Find out more »January 2022
The Traditional New Year’s Day Walk in Prospect Park
Meet at 9 am at Bartel Pritchard Square park entrance, Prospect Park NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Leader: Paul Keim Focus: Celebrating the new year with the beauty of birds, friendship and renewed spirit.
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25 years of the Great Backyard Bird Count: A celebratory walk in Prospect Park
Meet at 9 am at Bartel Pritchard Square entrance, Prospect Park NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Leader: Peter Dorosh Focus: Celebrating the 25th anniversary of this fun 4-day midwinter event. https://www.birdcount.org/ https://www.audubon.org/conservation/about-great-backyard-bird-count
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A Turkey Trot in Prospect Park
Leader: Peter Dorosh Location: Meet at Bartel Pritchard Sq. park entrance 8:30 a.m. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Focus: Celebrating the holiday weekend in the spirit of festivity for winter birds that we give thanks for.
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A Yuletide Prospect for Christmas Eve Birds
Leader: Peter Dorosh Location: Meet at Bartel Pritchard Sq park entrance 8:30 a.m. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Focus: Celebrating the Christmas holiday spirit, good will, festivity, and peace while birding for winter birds in Prospect Park..
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A TURKEY TROT IN PROSPECT PARK
Leader: Peter Dorosh Location: Meet at Bartel Pritchard Sq. park entrance 8:30 a.m. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Focus: Celebrating the holiday weekend in the spirit of festivity--giving thanks for our winter birds!
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A YULETIDE PROSPECT FOR CHRISTMAS BIRDS
Leader: Peter Dorosh Location: Meet at Bartel Pritchard Sq park entrance 8:30 a.m. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Focus: Celebrating the Christmas holiday spirit, good will, festivity, and peace while birding for winter birds in Prospect Park..
Find out more »March 2025
A Golden-crowned Kinglet or Bust in Prospect Park: Golden Target Bird #3 in a celebratory year
Meet 7:30 at The Bartel Pritchard park entrance Leader: Peter Dorosh In 2025, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the leader’s birding journey, which began in 1975 with his first spark bird, the Scarlet Tanager. To mark this special milestone, the theme of the year’s celebrations will focus on bird species with the name "golden," along with all birds that continue to inspire joy and wonder. Throughout the year, seven "golden" bird species will be featured in walks and…
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Friends Remembering Isabel Conte: A Prospect Park Memorial Bird Walk
Meet 7: 45 a.m. at Bartel Pritchard Square Park Entrance at Prospect Park West A tribute to a long time bird club member who passed away on March 27th, Isabel Conte. Isabel was a loyal fixture on many Prospect Park walks, especially the Tuesday walks and others. She called the Brooklyn Bird Club her "family". Quiet , yet very well liked by her birding peers, she possessed great humanity and positive energy with keen humor. Join us to remember and…
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The conclusion to a golden year: American Goldfinch claims Prospect Park as Lucky “Golden Bird” #8 in a celebratory year
Meet 7:30 at The Bartel Pritchard park entrance, Prospect Park Leader: Peter Dorosh In 2025, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the leader’s birding journey, which began in 1975 with his first spark bird, the Scarlet Tanager. To mark this special milestone, the theme of the year’s celebrations will focus on bird species with the name “golden,” along with all birds that continue to inspire joy and wonder. Throughout the year, seven “golden” bird species will be featured in…
Find out more »April 2026
Prospect Park Memorial Bird Walk for Paul Keim
Leaders: Peter Dorosh and Dennis Hrehowsik Meet 7: 30 a.m. at Bartel Pritchard Square Park Entrance at Prospect Park West A tribute to President Emeritus and legendary birder Paul Keim, who passed away in August 2025. Paul—affectionately described by his wife, Debbie, as a “renaissance man”—was a true multi-talent: an exceptional birder, accomplished bird artist, and musician. His generosity of spirit led him to guide walks not only for the Brooklyn Bird Club, but also for many other organizations and…
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