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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! Visit our Birding at NYC Parks page for a list of some of the best places to go birding in New York City.
Birding Events
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Birding
at
Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park) , Bronx 
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Monday, May 28, 2018
Bryant Park Spring Birding Tours
at
Heiskell Plaza (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
8:00 a.m.
–9:00 a.m.
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call Bryant Park home during migratory season with guided tours.
Free!
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Bryant Park Spring Birding Tours
at
Heiskell Plaza (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call Bryant Park home during migratory season.
Free!
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:30 a.m.
Join NYC Audubon on a walk through the park to observe the many species of birds in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Discovery Day at Freshkills Park
at
Freshkills Park Event Entrance , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–4:00 p.m.
This free event is a special opportunity to spend a summer afternoon exploring the future park while the site is closed to the public.
Free!
Event
Monday, June 4, 2018
Bryant Park Spring Birding Tours
at
Heiskell Plaza (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
8:00 a.m.
–9:00 a.m.
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call Bryant Park home during migratory season with guided tours.
Free!
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Bryant Park Spring Birding Tours
at
Heiskell Plaza (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call Bryant Park home during migratory season.
Free!
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:30 a.m.
Join NYC Audubon on a walk through the park to observe the many species of birds in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Birding: Raptors
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park) , Staten Island
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Biking and Birding Adventure
at Ben Abrams Playground (in Bronx Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
We'll visit a variety of habitats by bike, hoping to see a diverse array of bird species that reside along the beautiful Bronx River Greenway.
Free!
Flora and Fauna Walk at Highbridge Park with Leslie Day
at
Dyckman Street and 10th Avenue Entrance to Highbridge Park (in Highbridge Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
Come on a morning nature walk through Highbridge Park, an ideal spot to see many species of animals, insects, and birds.
Free!
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Summer Birding
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
9:30 a.m.
–10:30 a.m.
Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of diverse bird species and their behavior on these walks through the gardens and woodlands.
Free!
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:30 a.m.
Join NYC Audubon on a walk through the park to observe the many species of birds in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Ridgewood Reservoir Community Tours
at
Ridgewood Reservoir , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Join us to explore this incredible natural resource in the heart of NYC.
Free!
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:30 a.m.
Join NYC Audubon on a walk through the park to observe the many species of birds in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:30 a.m.
Join NYC Audubon on a walk through the park to observe the many species of birds in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:30 a.m.
Join NYC Audubon on a walk through the park to observe the many species of birds in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Plover Day Festival
at Beach 86th Street and Shorefront Parkway (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk) , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Join us to celebrate nesting shorebirds! Enjoy educational activities and crafts at this family friendly event that raises awareness about the piping plover.
Free!
Friday, July 13, 2018
Summer on the Hudson: Birding Walks
at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk. Who knows what birds we'll discover while taking in views of the Hudson River!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:30 a.m.
Join NYC Audubon on a walk through the park to observe the many species of birds in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Ridgewood Reservoir Community Tour
at
Ridgewood Reservoir , Queens
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Join us to explore this incredible natural resource in the heart of NYC.
Free!
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:30 a.m.
Join NYC Audubon on a walk through the park to observe the many species of birds in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Friday, September 14, 2018
Summer on the Hudson: Birding Walks
at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk. Who knows what birds we'll discover while taking in views of the Hudson River!
Free!
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Bird Watching at the Reservoir
at
Ridgewood Reservoir , Queens
8:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
Start your day with an early morning bird watching walk led by the Brooklyn Bird Club.
Free!
Event
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Bird Watching at the Reservoir
at
Ridgewood Reservoir , Queens
8:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
Start your day with an early morning bird watching walk led by the Brooklyn Bird Club.
Free!
Related Information
Urban Park Rangers
Watchable Wildlife
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