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June 2026
Beach Nesters of Nickerson Beach (Lido Beach, Long Island)
Leader: Tom Stephenson Focus: Join one of NYC’s top birders exploring an exceptional shorebird and tern breeding location. Bring a camera and enjoy watching beach nesters in the sunshine as you relax, learn, and take in the beauty of these coastal birds. Registration Period: June 7th- June11th Registrar: Adelia Honeywood email honeywood5@yahoo.com Participant limit: 16 Carpool fee: $15 ( if arrived before the $35 fee admission that starts at 8 am) NOTES: Departure time 6:30 am. Meeting spot will be provided…
Find out more »Summer Insects at East Arverne in Far Rockaway
Leader: Rusty Harold Participant Limit: 16 Registrar: Peter Dorosh, prosbird@gmail.com Registration Period: June 14th-June 20th. Focus: Explore native pollinator meadows and coastal maritime dunes and habitat for insects, butterflies, and dragonflies in this delightful haven at the Far Rockaway nature center and preserve. Note: This is a car pool trip. We may also visit other preserves afterwards in the general area. The A train also stops adjacent to the preserve for standbys. Reference: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/arverne-east-nature-preserve https://www.starrwhitehouse.com/project/arverne-east-nature-preserve/
Find out more »July 2026
“Hot” Birding in the Coney Island Region
Leader: Peter Dorosh Participant Limit: 16 Registrar: Peter Dorosh email Prosbird@gmail.com Registration Period: July 19th-July 23rd Focus: We will be looking for fledglings, immature birds, early migrants, coastal waterbirds, and shorebirds. If we are lucky, we may even spot a pelican. The objective is to enjoy a casual slow summer day outdoors, weather permitting. Itinerary: This is a public transportation-based trip involving an approximately 5-mile loop walk. A rare summer walk in Coney Island usually reserved for winter walks. From…
Find out more »August 2026
Southbound Shorebirds Passing Through Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Leader: Peter Dorosh Focus: The peak wave of shorebirds and water birds, terns, marsh species. Registration Period: August 9th-Aug 13th Participant limit: 16 Registrar: Peter Dorosh Prosbird@gmail.com Carpool fee: $10 This is a carpool trip. Meeting time will be provided at the end of registration period. Current club members and drivers will receive priority. Each person must register individually; you may not register additional participants. Notes: The East pond will be the primary birding location before mid-morning's 10:45 high tide.…
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