Birding

Photo Credit: Daniel Avila
New York City parks boast a wide variety of bird species throughout the year, and the Urban Park Rangers host the guided tours you need to locate and identify them. Come learn what’s flying through your neighborhood this season!
Birding Events
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Birding: Winter Birds
11:00 a.m.New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Silver Lake Park, Staten Island
Category: Birding, Education, Nature
Cost: Free
Great Backyard Bird Count
12:00 p.m.Where are winter finches and other visiting species? Will late winter movements of…
Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
Category: Birding, Tours
Cost: Free
Birding: Owls
1:00 p.m.New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park-Orchard Beach), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature
Cost: Free
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Great Backyard Bird Count
12:00 p.m.Where are winter finches and other visiting species? Will late winter movements of…
Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
Category: Birding, Tours
Cost: Free
Birding: Owls
5:00 p.m.New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Nature
Cost: Free
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Wave Hill Birding Along The Hudson River: Lenoir Preserve
9:30 a.m.The Hudson River valley hosts an impressive diversity of bird species, even during the…
Location: Wave Hill, Bronx
Category: Birding
Cost: $10 Member/$18 Non-member, includes transportation to Lenoir Preserve from Wave Hill. (NYC and Hudson River Audubon Members enjoy Wave Hill member pricing.)
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Birding: Owls
1:00 p.m.New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
Category: Birding, Education, Nature
Cost: Free
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Birding: Winter Birds
11:00 a.m.New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Martling Pond (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
Category: Birding, Education, Nature
Cost: Free
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Freshkills Park March Birding Tour
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Join us as we search for the birds of Freshkills Park along the site's wetlands, creeks and…
Location: Eltingville Transit Center (in Freshkills Park), Staten Island
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Tours, Waterfront
Cost: Free
Birding: Eagles
1:00 p.m.New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Raoul Wallenberg Forest at 232 Street (in Riverdale Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Nature
Cost: Free
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
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