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May 2025
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 »Birdwatching in New York City and on Long Island: A talk with authors Deborah Rivel and Kellye Rosenheim
Deborah Rivel and Kellye Rosenheim will talk about their guide to all the best places to bird in New York City and on Long Island and bring you up to date on what they learned when they set out to re-explore the places that they wrote about nine years before. Location: Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch at Grand Army Plaza BIOS: Deborah Rivel, award-winning wildlife filmmaker and founder of WildTones.com, serves on the Audubon NY board, BirdLife International’s Advisory Group,…
Find out more »Prospect Park Tuesday Spring Migration Walks
Leader: An experienced member of the Brooklyn Bird Club Note: Walks typically go into early afternoon or later if the birding is great. Bring water, snacks and/or a sandwich if you plan to stay the whole duration–but feel free to leave whenever you want. Meet at the Vanderbilt Street entrance to the park on Prospect Park Southwest at 7:30 AM. No registration necessary.
Find out more »Wednesday Migration Mornings in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Leader: Mike Yuan Meet at the entrance to Pier 1 at the corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets https://goo.gl/maps/aGFzdjL5Cwo9MMhQA 7:15-9:15 am No registration necessary.
Find out more »Prospect Park Thursday Spring Migration Walks
Leader: Tom Stephenson Note: Walks typically go into early afternoon or later if the birding is great. Bring water, snacks and/or a sandwich if you plan to stay the whole duration–but feel free to leave whenever you want. Meet 7:30 a.m. at the Grand Army Plaza entrance, by the Stranahan statue. No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group.
Find out more »Prospect Park Saturday Spring Migration Walks
Meet 7:30 am at the “Pergola” entrance on Ocean and Parkside Avenues Leader: Dennis Hrehowsik Note: Walks typically go into early afternoon or later if the birding is great. Bring water, snacks and/or a sandwich if you plan to stay the whole duration--but feel free to leave whenever you want. No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group.
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 »Overnight Trip: The Quest for the “Golden Swamp” Warbler in the Wilds of Central New Jersey
Golden Bird #5 in a celebratory year Leader: Peter Dorosh Participant limit: 12 Description: To celebrate the leader's 50th anniversary of birding, we’ll explore habitats commonly visited by the Prothonotary Warbler. As Roger Tory Peterson aptly describes it, this "golden bird of dank swamps" will guide us through the joy of observing spring breeding birds in their stunning natural surroundings. Our journey will take us to iconic locations such as Michael Huber Prairie Woods Preserve, Forsythe-Brigantine NWR, Atlantic County Park,…
Find out more »Prospect Park Tuesday Spring Migration Walks
Leader: An experienced member of the Brooklyn Bird Club Note: Walks typically go into early afternoon or later if the birding is great. Bring water, snacks and/or a sandwich if you plan to stay the whole duration–but feel free to leave whenever you want. Meet at the Vanderbilt Street entrance to the park on Prospect Park Southwest at 7:30 AM. No registration necessary.
Find out more »Prospect Park Thursday Spring Migration Walks
Leader: Tom Stephenson Note: Walks typically go into early afternoon or later if the birding is great. Bring water, snacks and/or a sandwich if you plan to stay the whole duration–but feel free to leave whenever you want. Meet 7:30 a.m. at the Grand Army Plaza entrance, by the Stranahan statue. No registration necessary; however, if more than 20 people show up we will split the group.
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