New Date: Boogie Down Birding: The Bronx’s Pelham Bay Park

(Note change of date due to predicted frigid weather)

Leaders: Tim Graves and Ryan Goldberg

Participant limit: 15

Focus: Visit the city’s largest park, Pelham Bay, in the only borough that’s part of the North American continent. (The rest is an archipelago.) We’ll look for a range of species, from waterfowl on Long Island Sound to overwintering shorebirds on Twin Island. We’ll also explore the peaceful woods of Hunter Island and its famous pine grove.

Registrar: Ryan Goldberg, email: ryangoldberg@gmail.com

Registration period: January 24-29

Carpool fee: $10

Notes: This is a carpool trip so the exact number of participants will depend on the availability of drivers. We’ll leave Brooklyn around 7 AM to reach the parking lot at Orchard Beach by 8. This is a full-day trip, so please bring lunch and water. On Twin Island we’ll be walking on rocks that can be wet, so please wear waterproof shoes with a good grip. Otherwise, we’ll walk approximately four miles on relatively flat terrain. Please bring a scope if you have one.

Current club members and drivers will receive priority. If you need to cancel, please do so at least 24 hours in advance so we can offer someone your spot.