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July 2025
Early Shorebirds Stopping in Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Leader: Peter Dorosh Focus: The early wave of shorebirds and water birds, terns, marsh species. Registration Period: July 6th - July 10th Participant limit: 16 Registrar: Peter Dorosh Prosbird@gmail.com This is a carpool trip. Carpool fee: $10 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: Contingent on water levels. the East pond will be the primary birding…
Find out more »August 2025
Southward Shorebirds on the Fly: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Leader: Tom Stephenson Focus: The early wave of shorebirds and water birds, terns, marsh species. Registration Period: August 3rd-Aug 7th Participant limit: 16 Registrar: Peter Dorosh Prosbird@gmail.com This is a carpool trip. Carpool fee: $10 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 afternoon high tide, as…
Find out more »Early Fall Songbirds at Green-wood Cemetery
Leader: Rob Jett Focus: The beginning southern migration of neotropical warblers, flycatchers, orioles, shorebirds and other songbird species. Participant limit: 18 members Registration period: August 17th - August 21st Registrar: Peter Dorosh email Prosbird@gmail.com
Find out more »“Tail” -end Shorebird tour from Plumb Beach to Jamaica Bay
Leader: Peter Dorosh Focus: The waning peak of shorebirds and water birds, terns, marsh species. Registration Period: August 24th – August 28th Participant limit: 16 Registrar: Peter Dorosh email Prosbird@gmail.com This is a carpool trip. Carpool fee: $10 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: Contingent on water levels. Plumb Beach early start will see 6:39…
Find out more »September 2025
Friends Remembering Isabel Conte: A Prospect Park Memorial Bird Walk
Meet 7: 45 a.m. at Bartel Pritchard Square Park Entrance at Prospect Park West A tribute to a long time bird club member who passed away on March 27th, Isabel Conte. Isabel was a loyal fixture on many Prospect Park walks, especially the Tuesday walks and others. She called the Brooklyn Bird Club her "family". Quiet , yet very well liked by her birding peers, she possessed great humanity and positive energy with keen humor. Join us to remember and…
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 »CANCELED–Sept 7 First Sunday Bird Outing
CANCELED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN PREDICTED 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…
Find out more »Prospect Park Nighthawk Watch
Leader: Karen O'hearn Join us for the club's 5th annual nighthawk watch Sunday, Sept 7th at 6pm in the Nethermead. Site location: https://goo.gl/maps/cRqjDtWTEwqswSsQA Bring a camp chair if you have one.
Find out more »Prospect Park Fall Migration Tuesday 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 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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