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May 2026
Introduction to Birdwatching
These outings will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory bird outing is for you. Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons. All levels and ages are welcome. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be…
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Exploring a Littoral Natural Oasis: Breeders and Shorebirds of Plumb Beach
Leader: Peter Dorosh Focus: Explore Brooklyn's best coastal site for breeding bird diversity and colonial waterbirds, late migrants, and shorebirds. Historically in June, Plumb Beach has recorded a notable 133 species. Registration Period: May 31st- June 4th Participant limit: 16 Car Pool fee: $10 Registrar: Peter Dorosh email Prosbird@gmail.com Notes: The car pool walk starts early to beat the summer beach crowd June checklist: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L444485/bird-list?m=6
Find out more »Beach Nesters of Nickerson Beach (Lido Beach, Long Island)
Leader: Tom Stephenson Focus: Join one of NYC’s top birders exploring an exceptional shorebird and tern breeding location. Bring a camera and enjoy watching beach nesters in the sunshine as you relax, learn, and take in the beauty of these coastal birds. Registration Period: June 7th- June11th Registrar: Adelia Honeywood email honeywood5@yahoo.com Participant limit: 16 Carpool fee: $15 ( if arrived before the $35 fee admission that starts at 8 am) NOTES: Departure time 6:30 am. Meeting spot will be provided…
Find out more »Summer Insects at East Arverne in Far Rockaway
Leader: Rusty Harold Participant Limit: 16 Registrar: Peter Dorosh, prosbird@gmail.com Registration Period: June 14th-June 20th. Focus: Explore native pollinator meadows and coastal maritime dunes and habitat for insects, butterflies, and dragonflies in this delightful haven at the Far Rockaway nature center and preserve. Note: This is a car pool trip. We may also visit other preserves afterwards in the general area. The A train also stops adjacent to the preserve for standbys. Reference: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/arverne-east-nature-preserve https://www.starrwhitehouse.com/project/arverne-east-nature-preserve/
Find out more »July 2026
Annual BBC Member’s Night Picnic and Bug Expo
Please join us for our second annual BBC Member's Night Picnic and Bug Expo! When: July 11th 7PM -10PM Where: Nethermead, Prospect Park BYO Picnic, Blankets, Chairs, etc. After the picnic, weather permitting, Matthew Wills and Louis Wong will set up UV lights and sheets on the perimeter of Butterfly Meadow on Lookout Hill to attract moths and other nocturnal creatures. Attendees should bring a flashlight or well-charged cell phone should they need to light their way up the hill.…
Find out more »Summer Oasis at Canarsie Park
Leader: Rusty Harold Synopsis: Canarsie Park is an under birded green oasis on Jamaica Bay where numerous shorebirds stopover on migration. In addition, it's the summer home for many songbird and swallow species that are otherwise scarce in Brooklyn this time of year. We'll explore fields, wood, and shoreline for several miles on paved and dirt (possibly muddy) trails and beach. Be prepared for a full day trip with lunch, sunscreen, and bug spray. If the weather cooperates, we'll continue…
Find out more »“Hot” Birding in the Coney Island Region
Leader: Peter Dorosh Participant Limit: 16 Registrar: Peter Dorosh email Prosbird@gmail.com Registration Period: July 19th-July 23rd Focus: We will be looking for fledglings, immature birds, early migrants, coastal waterbirds, and shorebirds. If we are lucky, we may even spot a pelican. The objective is to enjoy a casual slow summer day outdoors, weather permitting. Itinerary: This is a public transportation-based trip involving an approximately 5-mile loop walk. A rare summer walk in Coney Island usually reserved for winter walks. From…
Find out more »August 2026
Southbound Shorebirds Passing Through Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Leader: Peter Dorosh Focus: The peak wave of shorebirds and water birds, terns, marsh species. Registration Period: August 9th-Aug 13th Participant limit: 16 Registrar: Peter Dorosh Prosbird@gmail.com Carpool fee: $10 This is a carpool trip. Meeting time will be provided at the end of registration period. Current club members and drivers will receive priority. Each person must register individually; you may not register additional participants. Notes: The East pond will be the primary birding location before mid-morning's 10:45 high tide.…
Find out more »Birding Prospect Park on the Battle of Brooklyn’s Semisesquicentennial
Meet 7 am at the Bartel Pritchard Square park entrance. No registration necessary. Leader: Peter Dorosh Focus: On the 250th anniversary of the historic and bloodiest battle of the American Revolution—fought just eight weeks after the signing of the Declaration of Independence—we invite you to commemorate this landmark event with an early fall migration birding outing. Our focus will be on warblers, flycatchers, orioles, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, late-season breeders, and other migrant passerines moving through the area. Join your leader, a history…
Find out more »Late Summer’s Nature Bounty 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: An early fall migration outing focusing on warblers, flycatchers, orioles, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, late breeders, and other early migrant passerines, while also observing insects, butterflies, and other natural highlights. Checklist: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L285884/bird-list?m=8
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