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May 2026
Warblers from the south: Migration in Green-wood Cemetery
Meet 7 am at the main cemetery entrance, by the Gothic Arch, at 5th Avenue and 25th Street No registration necessary. Leader: Matthew Wills Focus: The peak spring of neotropical warblers, vireos, buntings and other songbird species, flycatchers, orioles, wrens, sparrows, and more.
Find out more »Wednesday Migration Mornings in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Leader: Mike Yuan Meet at the Visitors Center near the entrance to Pier 1 at the corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets. https://maps.app.goo.gl/1gWAWJqpWkPSHTnj6 7:15-9:15 am No registration necessary.
Find out more »Early Bird Special Walk: Clove Lake Park, Staten Island
Leader: Peter Dorosh Focus: peak migration of songbirds, neotropical passerines and other migrating species Note: This is an early start 6:15 am Friday departure from Brooklyn with possibly limited car pooling. Though not as well-known as Prospect Park, Clove Lake is a different place to bird, something new to explore. We will be spending most of the day birding Clove Lake Park with optional other locations Registration Period: May 2nd- May 6th Registrar: Peter Dorosh email Prosbird@gmail.com Reference: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/clove-lakes-park Checklist: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L300517/bird-list?m=5
Find out more »FLOYD BENNETT BIRDING AND BEACH GRASS WALK WITH THE NYC PARKS PLANT ECOLOGY CENTER AND NURSERY
Leader: Heydi Lopes Participant limit: 16 Focus: We’ll head out during peak spring migration and see what’s moving through. We’ll be watching for warblers like Blackburnian, Black-throated Blue, Bay-breasted, Cape May, and Magnolia, along with orioles, tanagers, and flycatchers. On a good day, we can see 50–80 species, with totals sometimes reaching close to 90. We’ll also be joined by staff from the NYC Parks Plant Ecology Center and Nursery to learn about their work and the plants grown at Floyd…
Find out more »Wednesday Migration Mornings in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Leader: Mike Yuan Meet at the Visitors Center near the entrance to Pier 1 at the corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets. https://maps.app.goo.gl/1gWAWJqpWkPSHTnj6 7:15-9:15 am No registration necessary.
Find out more »Peak May Migration in Green-wood Cemetery
Meet 7 am at the main entrance, 25th St/5th Ave inside or beyond the Arch. No registration necessary. Leaders: "Two Michelles" Focus: The peak of spring neotropical warblers, vireos, buntings and other songbird species, flycatchers, orioles, wrens, sparrows, and more. Note: Nearest Subway is the R line to 25th Street Station, then walk one block south to GWC entrance . Reference: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L285884/bird-list?m=5
Find out more »Wednesday Migration Mornings in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Leader: Mike Yuan Meet at the Visitors Center near the entrance to Pier 1 at the corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets. https://maps.app.goo.gl/1gWAWJqpWkPSHTnj6 7:15-9:15 am No registration necessary.
Find out more »June 2026
Exploring a Littoral Natural Oasis: Breeders and Shorebirds of Plumb Beach
Leader: Peter Dorosh Focus: Explore Brooklyn's best coastal site for breeding bird diversity and colonial waterbirds, late migrants, and shorebirds. Historically in June, Plumb Beach has recorded a notable 133 species. Registration Period: May 31st- June 4th Participant limit: 16 Car Pool fee: $10 Registrar: Peter Dorosh email Prosbird@gmail.com Notes: The car pool walk starts early to beat the summer beach crowd June checklist: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L444485/bird-list?m=6
Find out more »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/
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