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May 2026
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 »Early Bird Special Walk: Clove Lake Park, Staten Island
Leader: Peter Dorosh Focus: peak migration of songbirds, neotropical passerines and other migrating species Note: This is an early start 6:15 am Friday departure from Brooklyn with possibly limited car pooling. Though not as well-known as Prospect Park, Clove Lake is a different place to bird, something new to explore. We will be spending most of the day birding Clove Lake Park with optional other locations Registration Period: May 2nd- May 6th Registrar: Peter Dorosh email Prosbird@gmail.com Reference: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/clove-lakes-park Checklist: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L300517/bird-list?m=5
Find out more »Spring World Migratory Bird Day Birdathon
We’re happy to announce the 2026 Brooklyn Bird Club Birdathon, to be held in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) on Saturday, May 9. https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/ The annual Birdathon asks birders to form teams of up to 6 members and count bird species in Brooklyn in support of a cause that helps the birds we love. Everyone is welcome ─ hardcore birders, backyard feeder watchers, and beginners! Like a walkathon, participants collect pledges and donations from friends and family for finding and counting…
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 »FLOYD BENNETT BIRDING AND BEACH GRASS WALK WITH THE NYC PARKS PLANT ECOLOGY CENTER AND NURSERY
Leader: Heydi Lopes Participant limit: 16 Focus: We’ll head out during peak spring migration and see what’s moving through. We’ll be watching for warblers like Blackburnian, Black-throated Blue, Bay-breasted, Cape May, and Magnolia, along with orioles, tanagers, and flycatchers. On a good day, we can see 50–80 species, with totals sometimes reaching close to 90. We’ll also be joined by staff from the NYC Parks Plant Ecology Center and Nursery to learn about their work and the plants grown at Floyd…
Find out more »Prospect Park Spring Migration Tuesday Walks
Leaders may include Ryan Goldberg, Angie Co, and/or Megan Thornton. 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.
Find out more »Prospect Park Thursday Spring Migration Walks
Leader: Rafael Campos and Chris Miller 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 »UPDATE: May 16th Prospect Park Saturday Spring Migration Walks
Dear 7:30 Saturday migration walk participants, Due to the Brooklyn Half Marathon this Saturday, May 16th, the walk will meet at Duck Island just inside the main loop of Prospect Park. This is the island we check first thing each week before we head along the south shore of the lake. I suggest getting there early--by 7:15 the latest so that you are able to enter and meet the group in a timely fashion. We will continue along the south…
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