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December 2026
Sunday Bird Outing
Meeting Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse Leader: Valerie Masten and Michele T. Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club to explore Prospect Park in search of the many bird species found throughout the year. Along the way, you’ll learn about the park’s diverse habitats, the birds that depend on them, and seasonal highlights. Birders of all ages and experience levels are welcome. No registration is required. What to Bring: Bring your binoculars along with comfortable walking shoes, water, and…
Find out more »On the Cusp of Winter in Fort Tilden park
Leader: Michelle Talich Participant Limit: 16 Registrar: Michelle Talich email: mltalich@gmail.com Registration Period: Dec 6th- Dec 10th Focus: primarily loons, sea ducks, gulls, occasional raptor, dune and beach passerines, late sparrows, shorebirds, and swallows. Dress warmly for coastal chills, good walking shoes, bring lunch, water and other necessities appropriate for the weather. A portable scope would be helpful if you have one. Itinerary: provided by the leader during registration period Note: public transportation is a possibility with the Q35 bus…
Find out more »Intro to Birding
Meeting Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club Whether you’re new to birding or looking to build your skills, this introductory outing is a great way to explore Prospect Park and learn about the birds that visit throughout the year. Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club to learn birding basics and search for the dozens of species found in the park across all seasons. All ages and experience levels are welcome.…
Find out more »The 126th Audubon Christmas Bird Count
The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is the nation’s longest-running community science bird project, where birders across the continent conduct a bird census that helps Audubon and other organizations assess the health of bird populations and guide conservation actions. This year's count will be held Saturday, December 19th, 2026. https://www.audubon.org/conservation/science/christmas-bird-count The Brooklyn CBC count circle is made up from 12 different count sectors that includes parks, cemeteries, and significant coastline on the bay and the ocean, and there is a…
Find out more »Intro to Birding
Meeting Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club Whether you’re new to birding or looking to build your skills, this introductory outing is a great way to explore Prospect Park and learn about the birds that visit throughout the year. Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club to learn birding basics and search for the dozens of species found in the park across all seasons. All ages and experience levels are welcome.…
Find out more »January 2027
New Year’s Day Walk in Prospect Park
Meet at the Vanderbilt Street Playground entrance at 9 a.m. No registration required. Leader: Karen O'Hearn Focus: Celebrating the new year with the beauty of birds, friendship and renewed spirit.
Find out more »“Greet the New Year” shoreline distance walk along Lower New York Bay
Meet 9 am at American Veterans memorial pier 65th Street https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/american-veterans-memorial-pier/ https://maps.app.goo.gl/5ZGQrsABpn2nu5728 Leader: Peter Dorosh Focus/itinerary: This long, casual walk from Bay Ridge’s Veterans Pier to Caesars Bay Mall will focus on enjoying waterfowl, sea ducks, and gulls, with the possibility of seeing Purple Sandpipers. We’ll travel along Lower New York Bay to Gravesend Bay, celebrating the new year, friendship, life, and birds. For lunch, we’ll likely stop at a diner or other eatery at Caesars Bay Mall. If people are…
Find out more »Intro to Birding
Meeting Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club Whether you’re new to birding or looking to build your skills, this introductory outing is a great way to explore Prospect Park and learn about the birds that visit throughout the year. Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club to learn birding basics and search for the dozens of species found in the park across all seasons. All ages and experience levels are welcome.…
Find out more »Sunday Bird Outing
Meeting Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse Leader: Valerie Masten and Michele T. Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club to explore Prospect Park in search of the many bird species found throughout the year. Along the way, you’ll learn about the park’s diverse habitats, the birds that depend on them, and seasonal highlights. Birders of all ages and experience levels are welcome. No registration is required. What to Bring: Bring your binoculars along with comfortable walking shoes, water, and…
Find out more »Overnight Trip: Winter majesty of Rhode Island’s South coast
Note: this is a two-night trip that leaves Thursday morning, returning Saturday late afternoon Leader: Peter Dorosh Participant limit: 12; Members and drivers get priority. Focus: primarily seabirds and fresh waterfowl, alcids, grebes, gulls, raptors, hardy shorebirds, and opportunistic land bird diversity Winter birders are a special breed—the kind who relish the challenge of cold weather and are rewarded with the unique beauty that the season brings. With far fewer people outdoors, beaches and coastlines become quiet havens for adventure,…
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