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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

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

May16

CANCELLED: Planting Herbaceous Plugs: Crocheron Park, Queens

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Please note: this event has been cancelled. Come out and volunteer with Natural Areas…
Location: Crocheron Park at 215 Place (in Crocheron Park), Queens
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Cost: Free

Thursday, May 17, 2012

May17

Birding Tours of Bryant Park

5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
DIscover the varieties of birds that call Bryant Park home during the migratory season with…
Location: 'wichcraft coffee kiosk (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Nature
Cost: Free

Saturday, May 19, 2012

May19

Van Cortlandt Park Bird-a-Thon

6:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Drop in any time this day between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to have fun birding and help out…
Location: Van Cortlandt Golf House Circle (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Benefits, Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness
Cost: Voluntary donation or pledge.
May19

Birding

8:00 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Nature
Cost: Free
May19

Birding: Hawk Watch

11:00 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Lafayette and Metcalf Avenues (in Soundview Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Nature
Cost: Free
May19

On A Wing: Family Festival

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Marvel at live native raptors from Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, view feathers under the…
Location: Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Education, Nature, Festivals, Kids, Environmental Awareness, Tours, Talks
Cost: Free
May19

Introduction to Birdwatching

12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.
Look, up in the sky, it’s a bird! But what kind? Take a tour and learn about the…
Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Kids
Cost: Free

Sunday, May 20, 2012

May20

Freshkills Park May 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, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
May20

Birding

1:00 p.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
Category: Birding, Nature
Cost: Free

Monday, May 21, 2012

May21

Birding Tours of Bryant Park

8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
Discover the varieties of birds that call Bryant Park home during the migratory season with…
Location: 'wichcraft coffee kiosk (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Nature
Cost: Free

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

May22

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Thursday, May 24, 2012

May24

Birding Tours of Bryant Park

5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
DIscover the varieties of birds that call Bryant Park home during the migratory season with…
Location: 'wichcraft coffee kiosk (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Nature
Cost: Free

Saturday, May 26, 2012

May26

Birding

8:00 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Nature
Cost: Free
May26

Introduction to Birdwatching

12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.
Look, up in the sky, it’s a bird! But what kind? Take a tour and learn about the…
Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Kids
Cost: Free
May26

Build a Birdfeeder

1:00 p.m.
We connect with nature to encourage active exploration of the natural world. Children who…
Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Kids
Cost: Free

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

May29

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

May30

Planting Herbaceous Plugs: Crocheron Park, Queens

9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Come out and volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) and plant herbs at Crocheron…
Location: Crocheron Park at 215 Place (in Crocheron Park), Queens
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Cost: Free

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Jun 2

Birding

8:00 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Nature
Cost: Free
Jun 2

Birding: Hawk Watch

11:00 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Parking Lot on Hoyt Avenue and 19 Street (in Astoria Park), Queens
Category: Birding, Nature
Cost: Free

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Jun 5

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Jun 9

Birding

8:00 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Nature
Cost: Free

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Jun10

Birding: Hawk Watch

10:00 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: River Run Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Nature
Cost: Free

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Jun12

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Jun16

Birding

8:00 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Nature
Cost: Free

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Jun19

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Jun23

Birding

8:00 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Nature
Cost: Free

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Jun24

Birding

9:00 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Conference House Park Visitors Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
Category: Birding, Nature
Cost: Free
Jun24

Birding by Canoe (Advanced)

10:00 a.m.
Very few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm…
Location: Marine Park, Brooklyn
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Sports, Kayaking and Canoeing
Cost: Free

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Jun26

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Jun30

Birding

8:00 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Nature
Cost: Free

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Jul 3

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Jul10

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Jul17

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Jul24

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Jul31

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Aug 7

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Aug14

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Aug21

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Aug28

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Sep 4

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Sep11

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Sep18

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Sep25

Meet the Birds @ Bryant Park

11:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center.
Location: Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Kids
Cost: Free

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Sep27

Birding Tours of Bryant Park

8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
DIscover the varieties of birds that call Bryant Park home during the migratory season with…
Location: 'wichcraft coffee kiosk (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Nature
Cost: Free

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Oct 4

Birding Tours of Bryant Park

8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
DIscover the varieties of birds that call Bryant Park home during the migratory season with…
Location: 'wichcraft coffee kiosk (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Nature
Cost: Free

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Oct11

Birding Tours of Bryant Park

8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
DIscover the varieties of birds that call Bryant Park home during the migratory season with…
Location: 'wichcraft coffee kiosk (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Nature
Cost: Free

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Oct18

Birding Tours of Bryant Park

8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
DIscover the varieties of birds that call Bryant Park home during the migratory season with…
Location: 'wichcraft coffee kiosk (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Nature
Cost: Free

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Oct25

Birding Tours of Bryant Park

8:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.
DIscover the varieties of birds that call Bryant Park home during the migratory season with…
Location: 'wichcraft coffee kiosk (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Education, Nature
Cost: Free

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