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May 2022
Liberty Loop and Wallkill Wildlife Refuge NY/NJ
Leader: Adelia Honeywood Participant limit: 15 Focus: Straddling the New York and New Jersey border, a smorgasbord of migrating passerines and wetland species: warblers, vireos, buntings, bluebirds, Purple Martins, American and Least Bitterns, Sora, Virginia Rail, Common Gallinule, Sandhill Cranes. Will also visit Knapp’s View for breeding Bobolink, Meadowlarks, possible grassland sparrows. Notes: Wallkill is a 90-minute drive and this will be an all-day trip departing early morning. Expect a good amount of walking, mostly on flat terrain. Priority given to participants who…
Find out more »2022 Spring Birdathon
We’re happy to announce the 2022 Brooklyn Bird Club Birdathon, to be held in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) on Saturday, May 14. 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 bird…
Find out more »Green-wood Cemetery World Migratory Bird Day Birdathon Walk
Leader: Ed Crowne Meet at the main entrance located at 5th Ave and 25th street at 9 a.m. No registration necessary. Join Brooklyn Bird Club’s Ed Crowne for a bird walk, Saturday May 14th, in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. On this date it is possible to see 100 species of birds in Green-wood Cemetery. All skill and interest levels are welcome to attend this event. On World Migratory Bird Day the BBC traditionally raises funds for worthy conservation causes and…
Find out more »A day at the Marsh: Plumb Beach Shorebirds
Meet 9:50 a.m. at the octagonal (closed) building at the parking lot midsection. Location: https://tinyurl.com/36hv8z95 Leader: Ryan Mandlebaum Itinerary: The plan is to bird the marsh and beach initially , then sit/stand on the beach facing the mudflats as the tide drops near the eastern point of Plumb Beach. Bring a scope and lunch as well as sunblock, etc. The closest restrooms are in Sheepshead Bay, so please expect to drive or walk a long distance if you need to…
Find out more »June 2022
Breeding season at Arverne, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica Bay Refuge
Leader: Chris Laskowski Itinerary: By early June, birds are already nesting and laying on their eggs, some fledglings have even hatched. This walk focuses on beach species, then travels to Jamaica Bay Refuge on the A train. Bring a scope and lunch as well as sunblock, etc. Details of meeting site and time provided by leader after registration. Public Transportation: MTA "A" train to Far Rockaway Registrar: Chris Laskowski, email celaskowski@yahoo.com Registration Period: May 29-June 2
Find out more »Happy trails at Connetquot River State Park
Leader: Peter Dorosh Focus: A nature walk that looks at breeding birds, butterflies, wildflowers and with phone nature app try to identify unknown species. Habitat is primarily pine barren with lake and creek. Generally a laid back walk. Website: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/8 Notes: This is a Long Island Rail Road trip that stops near the Long Island Greenbelt Trail. Approximately a mile and half from the train station, the group will arrive at Connetquot River SP. Please note there is extensive walking, approximately 8 miles round trip…
Find out more »Winged beauties: Butterflies and dragons of Floyd Bennett Field
Leader: Paul Keim Focus: Late June is peak for the beauties of the insect world: butterflies, moths and dragonflies. Join local naturalist, BBC President emeritus, and long time member of the BBC Paul Keim on a pre-summer saunter through the fields and brushland of Floyd Bennett, a premier location for insects. No registration required. Meet 9 am at the south entrance parking lot. Meeting spot: https://tinyurl.com/3nphsdft Notes: For public transportation, the Q35 bus stops across from Floyd Bennett's south entrance just before…
Find out more »An Insect Walk in Green-wood Cemetery
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 15 people. We’re giving priority to members and also to people who can stay for the full 2 hours of the walk. Leader: Matthew Wills Registration: Registration is by email only to: Peter Dorosh , Prosbird@gmail or prosbird@aol.com Registration period: June 19th-23rd Current club members will receive priority as…
Find out more »July 2022
A Breezy Birding Beachcomber walk
Meet 8 am at the Target Store, 1598 Flatbush Ave (at the Q35 Bus stop on Avenue H) Google maps https://goo.gl/maps/iASNjzz39saXn3WAA Leader: Peter Dorosh Focus: This approximate 7-8 mile round trip walk starts from Fort Tilden's eastern boundary ( Q35 bus stop https://goo.gl/maps/aACnyKpdPr51573y8 ) and will saunter along the southern beach shore towards Breezy Point tip, in search of early migrating shorebirds, terns, gulls, ducks and potentially quality seabirds. No registration required. Notes: Bring plenty of water, a sun hat,…
Find out more »August 2022
Here come the Shorebirds: JAMAICA BAY WILDLIFE REFUGE
Leader: Tom Stephenson Participant limit: 16 Focus: peak wave of shorebirds and water birds, marsh species. Registrar: Bobbi Manian, email roberta.manian@gmail.com Registration Period: August 7th-August 11th. Current club members will receive priority. Each person must register individually; you may not register additional participants. Shorebird reference: http://migratoryshorebirdproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PFSS_shorebird-ID-slides.pdf Event notes: The East pond is the primary birding location before the late high tide that for this day occurs at 10:43 am. Prepare for a long day under potentially hot sun. Bring lunch,…
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