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April 2026
Vernal Awakenings at Shu Swamp Nature Preserve, Hume and Upper Francis Pond Preserves in Oyster Bay
Leader: Peter Dorosh Participant limit: 16 Note: Rediscover spring on a long-overdue visit to the rustic Shu Swamp Preserve—the first time the BBC has returned in more than 25 years. Shu Swamp features wet woodlands, winding boardwalks, open meadows, dense thickets, and a pond rich with natural discoveries. The walk also introduces two new BBC destinations: Hume and Upper Francis Pond Preserves. If you enjoy a relaxed, unhurried exploration of springtime beauty—lingering, observing, and savoring the season—this trip is for you.…
Find out more »Bird Photography Workshop in Green-Wood Cemetery
Leaders: Sean Krepski & Angie Co Participant limit: 15 Registrar: Angie Co, email angie.co@gmail.com. Registration Period: April 15 - 22 Focus: Historic and scenic Green-Wood Cemetery will be our site for an open exploration into bird photography and a slow-paced enjoyment of the birds we find there, including Neotropical migrants heading into the peak of spring migration--warblers, vireos, and orioles. Photographers of all levels are welcome; please bring your camera. After registration closes, we’ll follow up with participants to learn…
Find out more »Prospect Park Memorial Bird Walk for Paul Keim
Leaders: Peter Dorosh and Dennis Hrehowsik Meet 7: 30 a.m. at Bartel Pritchard Square Park Entrance at Prospect Park West A tribute to President Emeritus and legendary birder Paul Keim, who passed away in August 2025. Paul—affectionately described by his wife, Debbie, as a “renaissance man”—was a true multi-talent: an exceptional birder, accomplished bird artist, and musician. His generosity of spirit led him to guide walks not only for the Brooklyn Bird Club, but also for many other organizations and…
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 »May 2026
Herbert von King Spring Migration Walk
Meet 8:00 am outside of Little Roy Coffee Co, 571 Greene Ave https://maps.app.goo.gl/T5yUPc3uQ6g5wGjf7 Leaders: Marcela Mulholland and Austin Johnson Note: This short walk takes place in a delightful Bedford Stuyvesant park along Lafayette and Marcy Avenues. No registration necessary. Checklist: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L9884584
Find out more »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.
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