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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
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OutlookMay16
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Jun24
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
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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