The Official New York City WebsiteResidentsBusinessVisitorsGovernmentOffice of the Mayornyc.gov always open

Hawk on a branch.

Birding in the Parks

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!

All Events

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Feb13

Early Morning Birding

8:00 a.m.
Learn everything you need to know about birds with the Rangers.
Location: Marine Park, Brooklyn
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free  
Feb13

Eagle Watch

8:00 a.m.
Join us on a walk to the Hudson River as we look for bald eagles, which visit the city this…
Location: Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  
Feb13

Duck, Duck, Goose

11:00 a.m.
As the weather gets cold, the birding gets hot.  Join us as we look for ducks, and…
Location: Highland Park, Queens
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Feb14

Winter Waterfowl

10:00 a.m.
Take a stroll around the Prospect Park Lake while we look for some winter visitors in…
Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free  
Feb14

"Whooo Said That?"

1:00 p.m.
Winter is the best time to see wild owls in New York City.  Don't miss this opportunity!
Location: Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  

Friday, February 19, 2010

Feb19

Kids' Week in the Forest! Birding 101

10:00 a.m.
Spend mid-winter break with the Rangers exploring the forest of Blue Heron Park. Nature…
Location: Blue Heron Park Preserve, Staten Island
Category: The Arts, Education, Kids, Nature
Cost: Free  

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Feb20

Early Morning Birding

8:00 a.m.
Join the Rangers for an early morining birding.
Location: Marine Park, Brooklyn
Category: Education, Kids
Cost: Free  
Feb20

Eagle Watch

8:00 a.m.
Join us on a walk to the Hudson River as we look for bald eagles, which visit the city this…
Location: Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  
Feb20

Dabbling Ducks

2:00 p.m.
Do you know the difference between those dynamic ducks and other feathered friends? Come…
Location: Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island
Category: Kids, Nature
Cost: Free  

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Feb21

Early Birding

8:30 a.m.
The early bird gets the worm! Be sure to set your alarm clock and join us for this morning…
Location: Forest Park, Queens
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  
Feb21

Wacky Winter Waterfowl

10:00 a.m.
Join us the third Sunday of every month.  Bring your own binoculars if you have them.
Location: Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free  
Feb21

Woodpecker Walk

2:00 p.m.
With its reinforced skull and a chiseled bill the woodpecker is a true New Yorker. Join us…
Location: Wolfes Pond Park, Staten Island
Category: Nature, Tours
Cost: Free  

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Feb27

Early Morning Birding

8:00 a.m.
Join the Rangers for early morning birding.
Location: Marine Park, Brooklyn
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  
Feb27

Duck, Duck, Goose

10:00 a.m.
As the weather gets cold, the birding gets hot. Join us as we look for ducks and geese that…
Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Category: Education, Kids, Nature
Cost: Free  
Feb27

Loons, Grebes, and Buffleheads…Oh My!

10:00 a.m.
Come walk along the waters of the Little Neck Bay to discover the diverse winter birding in…
Location: Fort Totten Park, Queens
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free  
Feb27

Winter Waterfowl

10:00 a.m.
A great variety of ducks and other birds spend the winter at the Van Cortlandt Lake. Learn…
Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free  
Feb27

Eagle Watch

10:00 a.m.
Join us on a walk to the Hudson River as we look for bald eagles, which visit the city this…
Location: Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  
Feb27

Owl Prowl

6:00 p.m.
Learn all about the owls of Blue Heron Park from what they eat to what they sound like.…
Location: Blue Heron Park Preserve, Staten Island
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free  

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Feb28

Mike Feller's Winter Bird Walk

9:00 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Mike Feller, Chief Naturalist for Parks & Recreation's Natural Resources Group,…
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan
Category: Nature, Tours
Cost: Free  

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Mar 6

Early Morning Birding

8:00 a.m.
Join us for a morning of  birding.
Location: Marine Park, Brooklyn
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  
Mar 6

Birding Club

9:00 a.m.
Once a month, every month, come bird with us! Bring your own binoculars.
Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  
Mar 6

Winter Waterfowl

2:00 p.m.
Get a glimpse of New York's winter water birds, such as brants, buffleheads, and ruddy…
Location: Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free  
Mar 6

Owl Prowl

3:00 p.m.
Although owls are active at night, they leave signs of their whereabouts that can be seen…
Location: Cunningham Park, Queens
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Mar 7

Early Birding

8:30 a.m.
The early bird gets the worm!  Be sure to set your alarm clock and join us for this…
Location: Forest Park, Queens
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  
Mar 7

River Views

11:00 a.m.
Join us for some birding and enjoy the beautiful river vistas. Bring your own binoculars.
Location: Riverdale Park, Bronx
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free  

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Mar13

Early Morning Birding

8:00 a.m.
A weekly Ranger-led birding walk of the Salt Marsh Nature Trail.
Location: Marine Park, Brooklyn
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  
Mar13

Winter Waterfowl

11:00 a.m.
Take a stroll around Prospect Park Lake while we look for some winter visitors to…
Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free  
Mar13

Dabbling Ducks

2:00 p.m.
Do you know the difference between those dynamic ducks and other feathered friends? …
Location: Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Mar14

Whooo Said That?

1:00 p.m.
Winter is the best time to see wild owls in New York City. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Location: Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Mar20

Early Morning Birding

8:00 a.m.
A weekly Ranger-led birding walk of the Salt Marsh Nature Trail.
Location: Marine Park, Brooklyn
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free  
Mar20

Duck, Duck, Goose

10:00 a.m.
As the weather gets cold, the birding gets hot.  Join the Rangers as we look…
Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Category: Kids, Nature
Cost: Free  

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Mar21

Early Birding

8:30 a.m.
The early bird gets the worm!  Be sure to set your alarm clock and join us for this…
Location: Forest Park, Queens
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  
Mar21

Backyard Birding

10:00 a.m.
Crotona Park is home to many species of birds.  Join us as we help you to identify…
Location: Crotona Park, Bronx
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Mar27

Early Morning Birding

8:00 a.m.
A weekly Ranger-led birding walk of the Salt Marsh Nature Trail.
Location: Marine Park, Brooklyn
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free  
Mar27

Early Spring Migrants

9:00 a.m.
Here come the warblers! The very first of the migratory birds are coming through, and…
Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  
Mar27

Early Birding

10:00 a.m.
On our early morning bird walk through Inwood Hill Park we'll be looking for winter…
Location: Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
Category: Nature
Cost: Free  
Mar27

Birding for Kids

11:00 a.m.
Bring the kids to the park for a day of birding by sigth and song watching.  Children…
Location: Fort Totten Park, Queens
Category: Kids, Nature
Cost: Free  

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Mar28

Return of the Plover

1:00 p.m.
Now that winter is over, it's the return of the Piping Plover.  Learn abou the plight…
Location: Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk, Queens
Category: Kids, Nature
Cost: Free  

Related Information

Urban Park Rangers
Watchable Wildlife

 

Related Video

Watch an It's My Park Segment about Piping Plovers at Rockaway Beach

Bald Eagles in Inwood Hill Park
The Aviary at the Queens Zoo
Bird Watching in Van Cortlandt Park