April 2024
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 »Prospect Park Tuesday Spring Migration Walks
Leader: A 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 Vanderbilt Street entrance (near Vanderbilt Playground) at 7:30 am No registration necessary.
Find out more »May 2024
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 7:00-9:00 am No registration necessary.
Find out more »Prospect Park Thursday Spring Migration Walk
Leader: Max Epstein 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 »First Sunday Bird Outings
These outings will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. Leader: Paul Keim, Brooklyn Bird Club Join naturalist and birder Paul Keim 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 birds. A different route…
Find out more »Cinco de Mayo in Green-wood Cemetery
Meet 8 am inside the Arch main entrance (25th Street and 5th Avenue). No registration necessary. Leader: Linda Ewing and Valerie Masten Focus: The peak spring of neotropical warblers, vireos, buntings and other songbird species, flycatchers, orioles, sparrows and typical winter resident species, raptors Note: Nearest Subway is the R line at 25th Street station (check MTA alerts for service)
Find out more »Prospect Park Tuesday Spring Migration Walks
Leader: A 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 Vanderbilt Street entrance (near Vanderbilt Playground) 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 7:00-9:00 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 »Spring World Migratory Bird Day Birdathon
We’re happy to announce the 2024 Brooklyn Bird Club Birdathon, to be held in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) on Saturday, May 11. 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 »Prospect Park Tuesday Spring Migration Walks
Leader: A 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 Vanderbilt Street entrance (near Vanderbilt Playground) 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 7:00-9:00 am No registration necessary.
Find out more »Overnight Trip: Jersey Ocean Marshes, Pine Barren Forest, and the Delaware Bayshore in the Northern Cape May region.
NOTE: This is a Thursday to Saturday trip Leader: Peter Dorosh Participant limit: 12 Description: In this transition between migration and breeding season, the leader returns to the southern New Jersey region reminiscing on his first visit in the 1980's when legendary BBC President John Yrizarry led the Brooklyn Botanic Garden group. The focus is avian species that reside or migrate through areas along the Jersey Ocean side and Delaware Bayshore habitats in Cape May County, as well as interior…
Find out more »Prospect Park Thursday Spring Migration Walk
Leader: Rafael Campos 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 »Prospect Park Tuesday Spring Migration Walks
Leader: A 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 Vanderbilt Street entrance (near Vanderbilt Playground) 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 7:00-9:00 am No registration necessary.
Find out more »Prospect Park Thursday Spring Migration Walk
Leader: Max Epstein 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 »Birds and insects at the Naval Cemetery Landscape–Brooklyn Navy Yard
NOTE: Registration for this special event is via Eventbrite, see the link below. Leaders: Matthew Wills, naturalist (BBC) and Eric Thompson, gardener and naturalist (BGI) Focus: Explore this native pollinator meadow and memorial landscape. The walk will focus primarily on insects and late migrating birds. This event will be at the Naval Cemetery Landscape (NCL). The NCL is fully operated and made open as a public space by Brooklyn Greenway Initiative (BGI) through the generosity of supporters. Stop by and…
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 7:00-9:00 am No registration necessary.
Find out more »Prospect Park Thursday Spring Migration Walk
Leader: Rafael Campos 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 »June 2024
First Sunday Bird Outings
These outings will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. Leader: Paul Keim, Brooklyn Bird Club Join naturalist and birder Paul Keim 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 birds. A different route…
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