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April 2023
Wednesday Migration Mornings at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Leader: Mike Yuan Meet at the entrance to Pier 1 at the corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets https://goo.gl/maps/aGFzdjL5Cwo9MMhQA 7-9am No registration necessary.
Find out more »Spring Songbirds in Green-wood Cemetery
Meet 8:05 at the Chapel plaza (near Valley Water), straight in from main entrance. No registration necessary. https://www.brownstoner.com/architecture/building-of-the-day-chapel-in-green-wood-cemetery/ Leader: Ed Crowne Focus: The beginning or “first wave” period of neotropical migrants including early warblers, potential “overshoot southern species”, orioles, flycatchers, vireos and more.
Find out more »May 2023
Peak Migration in Green-wood Cemetery
Meet 8:00 a.m. at the 20th Street/Prospect Park West Ave cemetery entrance. No registration necessary. Leader: Ryan Goldberg Focus: The peak wave period of neotropical migrants including warblers, orioles, flycatchers, vireos and more. The terrain at Green-Wood is a little hilly, and we may walk on grass at times, so wear good walking or hiking shoes. If you have any questions ahead of time, please email the trip leader, Ryan Goldberg, at ryan.goldberg@gmail.com.
Find out more »Peak Migration at the Bashakill
Leaders: Adelia Honeywood and Carl Biers Participant Limit: 12 Registrar: Adelia Honeywood honeywood5@yahoo.com Registration Period: April 30 to May 4 Focus: Wetland two hours north of the city. Virginia Rails, bitterns, Common Gallinules, cuckoos, warblers. https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/82727.html Notes: All day trip which will depart 5:45 a.m. Bring lunch, plenty of water, bug repellent. Dress for the weather. Boots for muddy trails essential. The walking is flat, 4 miles combined of various stops. Carpool fee: $25. This is a carpool trip; drivers and…
Find out more »Spring World Migratory Bird Day Birdathon 2023
We’re happy to announce the 2023 Brooklyn Bird Club Birdathon, to be held in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) on Saturday, May 13. https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/ The annual Birdathon asks birders to form teams of up to 6 members and count bird species in Brooklyn in support of a cause that helps the birds we love. Everyone is welcome ─ hardcore birders, backyard feeder watchers, and beginners! Like a walkathon, participants collect pledges and donations from friends and family for finding and counting…
Find out more »Sterling Forest Migrants and Breeding Birds
Leader: Mike Yuan Participant limit: 11 members Focus: Journey upstate to Sterling Forest State Park for breeding birds on territory such as Blue-winged warbler, Golden-winged Warbler, Hooded Warbler, and Cerulean Warbler. Potential for migrating species as well. Registrar: Mike Yuan email mjyuan@gmail.com Registration Period: May 14th-May 18th Notes: Bring lunch, plenty of water, hiking boots, and bug/tick clothing and protection. Most walking will be on trails with some inclines. For more information, see https://parks.ny.gov/parks/sterlingforest/details.aspx Carpool fee: $20 This is a carpool…
Find out more »A Memorial Day Tribute to Shorebirds: Plumb Beach
Leader: Peter Dorosh Meet 8 am at the park entrance of Lew Fidler Park https://goo.gl/maps/q2us113h4itUGF6X9 Focus: Peak of Sandpipers, shorebirds and waterbirds on this holiday adventure. Low tide occurs at 10:12 am Registrar/contact: Peter Dorosh Prosbird@gmail.com or Prosbird@aol.com Registration Period: May 21st -May 25th Notes: This is a public transportation trip to avoid holiday traffic. The B4 bus stops across the street from Fidler park, bus accessible with transfers from western subway lines Q and F. Check NYC MTA website…
Find out more »June 2023
Under the Sun for Breeding Terns and Shorebirds at Nickerson Beach
Leader: Tom Stephenson Participant limit: 16 members Focus: Nickerson Beach is prime territory for a diversity of shorebirds and particularly terns. The wide open beach remarkably attracts many beach species. Historically, Nickerson Beach boasts 134 species for sightings in June ( https://ebird.org/hotspot/L508149?m=6&yr=all&changeDate=) Registrar: Marisa Wohl marisaw@earthlink.net Registration Period: May 28th-June 1st Notes: Bring lunch, sun hat, sunscreen, plenty of water and a scope if you have one. The walk is flat on the beach. This carpool trip will leave early, likely…
Find out more »Jamaica Bay’s Breeding Birds and Butterflies
Leader: Peter Dorosh Registrar: Peter Dorosh Prosbird@gmail.com or Prosbird@aol.com Registration period: June 4th-8th Focus: 200 species of birds is the historical record for June birds at JBWR; we'll focus on a casual journey to enjoy birds settled in their nests and breeding territories. Furthermore, we'll look for butterflies along the way. Bring your camera! Notes: Expect a good amount of walking, approximately 4 miles; bring a scope if you have one. This is a carpool trip. Members get priority. If…
Find out more »July 2023
An Insect Walk in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Birds are beautiful, but insects may be even cooler. And they’re certainly more abundant. Join for a two hour walk led by naturalist Matthew Wills. https://matthewwills.com/ Be sure to sign up early, as we’re limiting the walk to 18 people. Club members have priority. Leader: Matthew Wills Registration: Registration is by email only to: Peter Dorosh, Prosbird@gmail.com or prosbird@aol.com Registration period: June 25th-June 29th Current club members will receive priority. Each person must register individually; you may not register additional…
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