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January 2025
Counting Waterfowl in Prospect Park
Leader: Tina Alleva Meet 9 a.m. at the Audubon Center at the Boathouse. No registration necessary. Focus: The annual NYS Waterfowl count commences this week with the aim of counting ducks, swans, geese, grebes and coots among the species documented. Prospect Park's tally will be part of the overall Kings County count. Note: Dress warmly for the cold season and long walk. The walk should take all morning. If inclement weather is a factor, the walk will be the next…
Find out more »February 2025
Jones Beach in Winter Glory
Leader: Adelia Harrison Participant limit: 15 Focus: The focus is primarily coastal waterfowl and gulls, possible Snowy Owl, wintering shorebirds, dune species, raptors, finches and other winter passerines. Registrar: Adelia Honeywood email honeywood5@yahoo.com Registration Period: January 26th- January 30th Carpool fee: $20 Itinerary: The plan is for birding West End, Coast Guard Station, Roosevelt Nature Center area, and Point Lookout. Bring lunch, water, hot beverage and a scope if you own one; dress accordingly for winter weather. Reference: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/jonesbeach/ https://ebird.org/hotspot/L167247
Find out more »Overnight trip: Winter’s Realm from Shinnecock Inlet towards Fire Island Parks
Leader: Peter Dorosh Participant limit: 12 Description: This midwinter excursion, designed for hardy birders, primarily explores the coastal barrier island habitats, with a few stops at mainland preserves. The ocean and surf will captivate birdwatchers with an abundance of waterfowl, while the dunes may offer a birder’s paradise. The journey will unfold from east to west, through tranquil and secluded areas. Registrar: Peter Dorosh, email Prosbird@gmail.com or Prosbird@aol.com Registration Period: January 26th-February 5th Carpool fee: $75. Drivers and members get…
Find out more »The Great Backyard Bird Count in Prospect Park
Leader: Tina Alleva Meet 10 a.m. at the Audubon Center at the Boathouse. No registration necessary. Focus: The annual mid-winter Great Backyard Bird Count kicks off this weekend, running for four days with the goal of counting all bird species in a joyful celebration, appreciating the beauty of winter birds in any location. Now in its 27th year, this festival thrives on a spirit of enjoyment, fun, and camaraderie. Note: Dress warmly for the cold season and chilly walk. In…
Find out more »Common Goldeneye: Golden Target Bird #2 in a celebratory year
Leader: Peter Dorosh Participant Limit: 16 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 commemorate this milestone, the theme of the year's celebrations will focus on bird species named "golden," along with all birds that continue to inspire joy and wonder. Throughout the year, seven "golden" bird species will be featured in various walks and trips, honoring nature, the outdoors, and the…
Find out more »March 2025
Winter’s Swan Song at Shirley Chisholm State Park
Leader: Max Epstein Participant limit: 16 Focus: The focus is primarily coastal waterfowl, gulls, raptors, late winter land birds, and grassland species Registrar: Donna Evans email devansny@earthlink.net Registration Period: February 23rd-February 28th Carpool fee: $10 Reference: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/shirleychisholm/details.aspx https://ebird.org/hotspot/L831645/bird-list?m=3
Find out more »DOODLE OR DIE, NOBODY LEAVES TILL WE SEE A TIMBERDOODLE!: A GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY PURSUIT
Meet 9 am at Greenwood's main entrance 5th Ave and 25th Street Leaders: Dennis Hrehowsik & Bobbi Manian Focus: A search for the American Woodcock, also known as “Timberdoodle”; also early spring woodland songbirds and late winter species, raptors, perhaps eagles and vultures No registration required.
Find out more »Transition Time at Marine Park Salt Marsh
Leader: Heydi Lopes Participant limit: 16; Members and drivers get priority. Focus: Transitional time for late winter migrants merged with incoming spring species in the grasslands, meadows, open spaces, thickets as well as at coastal, bay and shoreline. Registrar: Dennis Hrehowsik email deepseagangster@gmail.com Registration Period: March 9th-March 13th Carpool fee: $10 Reference: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L385839/bird-list https://saltmarshalliance.org/
Find out more »Boogie Down Birding: The Bronx’s Pelham Bay Park
Leaders: Tim Graves and Ryan Goldberg Participant limit: 12 Focus: Visit the city's largest park, Pelham Bay, in the only borough that is part of the North American continent. (The rest is an archipelago.) We'll look for a range of species, such as early migrating passerines in its coastal forest, waterfowl on Long Island Sound, and wintering shorebirds on the Sound's rocky Twin Island. We'll also explore the peaceful woods of Hunter Island and its famous pine grove. It's been…
Find out more »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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