Upcoming Events

The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 disease, known as the coronavirus, a pandemic. During this time, we ask that all New Yorkers use additional precautions to protect their health and safety and that of those around them, including practicing social distancing.

 

Saturday, March 4

Weird Duck Spotting
Carl Schurz, Manhattan, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

It’s Weird Duck Time! Shovelers, scoters, or mergansers: which duck do you think has the most insane bill? Join a stroll by the water to see if we can spot any of these winter visitors. REGISTRATION IS PREFERRED. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website to register and for more information.

Introduction to Birdwatching
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory outing is for you! All levels are welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Bird Club. Please visit the Alliance’s website for more information.

Winter Bird Tour
Randall’s Island, Manhattan, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Curious about how to find our chirping friends in the winter? Learn how to spot and identify the many species of winter waterfowl and other feathered residents of New York City as well as signs of early migration. Tour is geared toward adults, though all ages are welcome. REGISTRATION IS PREFERRED. Program is hosted by Randall’s Island Park Alliance. Please visit their website to register and for more information.

 

Sunday, March 5

Birdwatching
Conference House, Staten Island, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Discover a diversity of wintering birds with longtime birder and Staten Island resident Anthony Ciancimino. Expect to see a variety of species of songbirds, including some possible early arriving spring migrants. Waterfowl can be present in numbers off the beach and ponds and well. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website to register and for more information.

Birdwatching
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Search for dozens of species that visit the park through all season and learn about the different habitats in Prospect Park and why they are important for all types of birds. Please bring your own binoculars. Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Bird Club. Please visit the Alliance’s website for more information.

 

Tuesday, March 7

Colorful World of Hummingbird Feathers
Online program, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Hummingbirds are marvels. Ornithologist Gabriela Venable will present findings from her research estimating the total color diversity of hummingbirds, of which there are over 300 species in the world. Learn from Gabi why hummingbirds might actually be the most colorful birds in the world, and how their plumage helps these little winged creatures survive. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website to register and for more information.

 

Thursday, March 9

Intro to Birding Webinar
Online program, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Get ready for spring migration with this webinar. This session will cover birding basics, how to pick binoculars, and the best resources for learning more. Learn the tools to start figuring out what’s in your local park and even make more advanced bird identifications. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website to register and for more information.

 

Saturday, March 11

Introduction to Birdwatching
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory outing is for you! All levels are welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Bird Club. Please visit the Alliance’s website for more information.

 

Weird Duck Spotting
Floyd Bennet Field, Brooklyn, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

It’s winter and you know what that means. It’s Weird Duck Time! Shovelers, scoters, or mergansers: which duck do you think has the most insane bill? Join a stroll by the water to spot any of these winter visitors. REGISTRATION IS PREFERRED. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website for more information.

 

Sunday, March 12

Winter Birding with Outdoor Afro
Marine Park, Brooklyn, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Explore the beauty of Brooklyn’s largest park. With grasslands and salt marshes, this park is perfect habitat for a variety of migratory songbirds and waterbirds. REGISTRATION IS PREFERRED. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon, Outdoor Afro, and Marine Park Alliance. Please visit NYC Audubon’s website for more information.

 

Monday, March 13

Eco Team Meeting
Online program, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Join the Bronx River Alliances’ first Eco Team meeting of the year. The Eco Team is a cohort of scientists, policymakers, partners, students, and community members who are interested in learning more about the ecological healthy of the Bronx River. Hear about recent news, ongoing issues and updates, upcoming projects, and more. Bring your questions, ideas, and your curiosity. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by the Bronx River Alliance. Please visit their website to register and for more information.

 

Wednesday, March 15

Winter Birding
Starlight Park, Bronx, 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Stroll along the Bronx River for a chance to see and hear some of the many beautiful birds that rely on this important freshwater ecosystem, including songbirds, waterfowl, and more. Along the way, learn the importance of biodiversity and urban green space for all wildlife. REGISTRATION IS PREFERRED. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon and the Bronx River Alliance. Please visit NYC Audubon’s website for more information.

 

Saturday, March 18

Introduction to Birdwatching
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory outing is for you! All levels are welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Bird Club. Please visit the Alliance’s website for more information.

 

Birding by the Bay
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Explore the birds of Jamaica Bay. Binoculars are provided. Program is hosted by Gateway National Recreation Area. Please visit their website for more information.

 

Late Winter Birding Stroll
Governor’s Island, Manhattan, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all of the bird life the island has to offer. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website to register and for more information.

 

Sunday, March 19

Birdwatching
Mount Loretto, Staten Island, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Discover the diversity of wintering birds with longtime birder and Staten Island resident Anthony Ciancimino. Expect to see a variety of species of waterfowl and wintering songbirds while exploring the diverse habitats found in the park. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website for more information.

 

Pollinators of the Heather Garden with Leslie Day
Online program, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Join NYC naturalist Leslie Day to learn about the lives of honeybees, ruby-throated hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, flower flies, and native bees as you take a virtual tour of the Heather Garden’s flowers throughout the seasons. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by Fort Tryon Park Trust. Please visit the NYC Parks’ website to register and for more information.

 

Saturday, March 25

Introduction to Birdwatching
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory outing is for you! All levels are welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Bird Club. Please visit the Alliance’s website for more information.

 

Let’s Go Birding Together (LGBT) with NYC Audubon
Randall’s Island, Manhattan, TBA

Join and experienced guide and tour the park in search of fleeting, feathered friends at the beginning of spring. Let’s Go Birding Together tours are for anyone who loves birds, likes birds, is vaguely interested in birds, or just wants something fun and different to do outdoors. Welcome those who identify as LGBTQIA+, allies, families, and anyone who wants to enjoy an outdoor experience that is inclusive and information. Program is hosted by Randall’s Island Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.

 

Saturday, April 1

Introduction to Birdwatching
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory outing is for you! All levels are welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Bird Club. Please visit the Alliance’s website for more information.

 

Sunday, April 2

Birdwatching
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Search for dozens of species that visit the park through all season and learn about the different habitats in Prospect Park and why they are important for all types of birds. Please bring your own binoculars. Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Bird Club. Please visit the Alliance’s website for more information.