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November 2024
Overnight trip: Salute to birds of the Sandy Hook National Seashore region
NOTE: This is a Sunday afternoon to Tuesday trip, including Veterans Day holiday on Monday. Leader: Peter Dorosh Participant limit: 12 Description: The 8 mile long Sandy Hook National Seashore preserve is a wonder on its own. Through its long birding history, 365 bird species have been recorded. Depending on the season, this former coastal defense fort has a diversity of bird species to offer with varied habitats among the fort ruins, beaches, and trails lined with excellent bird cover. During…
Find out more »Will You Be Our Gull Friend? (A Gull Identification Workshop in Coney Island)
Meet 9:30 AM at the Stillwell Avenue Bath House. https://goo.gl/maps/YtU66srpc7v1Sejq5 Leaders: Dennis Hrehowsik and Bobbi Manian Focus: Brush up on your Gull ID skills in time for the Christmas Bird Count! Join Bobbi Manian and Dennis Hrehowsik at Coney Island for a gull ID workshop. Notes: This is a public transit trip with no registration required (no car pools arrangements.) Bring a scope if you have one and dress for windy, likely chilly conditions. Bring water , snacks and sunscreen if necessary. The…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Presentation: Adam Welz, author of The End of Eden: Wild Nature in the Age of Climate Breakdown
Presentation: Adam Welz, author of The End of Eden: Wild Nature in the Age of Climate Breakdown (Bloomsbury, 2023) Location: Powerhouse Arts, 322 Third Avenue Welz will talk about why he wrote his book THE END OF EDEN: WILD NATURE IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE BREAKDOWN and share stories from it. He'll focus on birds; how species from around the world are reacting to climate change and how scientists understand that radical changes now underway. He'll engage in discussion with…
Find out more »Early Winter Arrivals in Green-wood Cemetery
Meet 8 am inside the main entrance at 5th Ave /25th Street before the Arch. No registration necessary. Leader: Matthew Wills Focus: Late November is a transition time --a changing of the season as more finches, woodpeckers, raptors, kinglets, creepers, sparrows, bluebird, and typical woodland species pass through. Perhaps even a rarity. November's historical checklist: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L285884/bird-list?m=11 Weather alert: Check the BBC Facebook page and Prospect Sightings blog https://prospectsightings.blogspot.com/ in case of inclement weather.
Find out more »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…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »December 2024
First Sunday Bird Outings
These outings will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club in search of dozens of species that visit the park through all seasons. Learn about the different habitats in Prospect Park and why they are important for all types of birds. All are welcome. No registration necessary. Please bring binoculars. Route Description: This outing is at an easy pace with stops to observe…
Find out more »Water Birds of Bush Terminal Pier Park
Meet 8 am on the 4th Ave/45th St southwest corner above the 45th Street "R" train station. No registration necessary. Leader: Chris Laskowski Focus: This easy walk focuses on species attracted to water, namely ducks, geese, loons, cormorants, coots, grebes, and gulls. Along the way, terrestrial upland species are observed. November's historical checklist: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L3151880/bird-list?m=12 Weather alert: Check the BBC Facebook page and Prospect Sightings blog https://prospectsightings.blogspot.com/ in case of inclement weather. Note: A scope is handy; bring it if you…
Find out more »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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