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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
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
8:00 a.m.
–9:30 a.m.
Head to the park to join bird walks led by experts from the NYC Audubon! Bird walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park.
Free!
Pop-up Audubon II: Water Detectives
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn 
11:00 a.m.
–4:00 p.m.
What's in the Park's water? Join Prospect Park Alliance to learn about water chemistry and identify the creatures that live in and around the Park’s waterways.
Free!
Kids
Art Exhibition: Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County
at
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) , Staten Island
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County sponsored by Protectors of Pine Oak Woods, Staten Island’s land conservation organization. Come view original artwork celebrating nature…
Free!
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Pop-up Audubon II: Water Detectives
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–4:00 p.m.
What's in the Park's water? Join Prospect Park Alliance to learn about water chemistry and identify the creatures that live in and around the Park’s waterways.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
8:00 a.m.
–9:30 a.m.
Head to the park to join bird walks led by experts from the NYC Audubon! Bird walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park.
Free!
Plover Day
at Beach 86th Street and Shorefront Parkway (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk) , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks' to celebrate nesting shorebirds! Discover one of New York City's endangered species, the Piping Plover, and ways you can help protect it by sharing the beach.
Free!
Kids
Art Exhibition: Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County
at
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) , Staten Island
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County sponsored by Protectors of Pine Oak Woods, Staten Island’s land conservation organization. Come view original artwork celebrating nature…
Free!
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Early Morning Bird Walk
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.
–9:00 a.m.
This is the time of year when young birds outnumber adult birds. Join the Prospect Park Alliance in search of fledglings as they test their wings!
Free!
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Birds of Brooklyn Bridge Park Night Tour
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Learn about the extraordinary history, ecology, and design of Brooklyn Bridge Park! This tour led by Heather Wolf, Naturalist and Author.
Saturday, July 8, 2017
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
8:00 a.m.
–9:30 a.m.
Head to the park to join bird walks led by experts from the NYC Audubon! Bird walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park.
Free!
Art Exhibition: Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County
at
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) , Staten Island
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County sponsored by Protectors of Pine Oak Woods, Staten Island’s land conservation organization. Come view original artwork celebrating nature…
Free!
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Summer Birding
at
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 captivating walks through the gardens and woodlands.
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
8:00 a.m.
–9:30 a.m.
Head to the park to join bird walks led by experts from the NYC Audubon! Bird walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park.
Free!
White Island Birding Excursion (Advanced)
at Marine Park , Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Explore the waters of Gerritsen Creek and paddle by this special island. Prior canoe experience required. Ages 8 years and older. Registration is required.
Free!
Event
Art Exhibition: Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County
at
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) , Staten Island
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County sponsored by Protectors of Pine Oak Woods, Staten Island’s land conservation organization. Come view original artwork celebrating nature…
Free!
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
8:00 a.m.
–9:30 a.m.
Head to the park to join bird walks led by experts from the NYC Audubon! Bird walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park.
Free!
Art Exhibition: Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County
at
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) , Staten Island
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County sponsored by Protectors of Pine Oak Woods, Staten Island’s land conservation organization. Come view original artwork celebrating nature…
Free!
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Orchard Beach Lagoon Birding Excursion (Intermediate)
at Pelham Bay Park , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. Prior canoe experience preferred; for ages 8 and older. Registration is required.
Free!
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
8:00 a.m.
–9:30 a.m.
Head to the park to join bird walks led by experts from the NYC Audubon! Bird walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park.
Free!
Birding: Osprey Watch
at Avenue U and East 33rd Street (in Marine Park) , Brooklyn
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!
Art Exhibition: Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County
at
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) , Staten Island
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County sponsored by Protectors of Pine Oak Woods, Staten Island’s land conservation organization. Come view original artwork celebrating nature…
Free!
Ranger's Choice: Idlewild Birding by Canoe Excursion (Advanced)
at
Idlewild Park
, Queens
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
On this program, enjoy a paddle in the wetlands of Jamaica Bay and view the incredible birds of this habitat.
Free!
Event
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Art Exhibition: Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County
at
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) , Staten Island
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County sponsored by Protectors of Pine Oak Woods, Staten Island’s land conservation organization. Come view original artwork celebrating nature…
Free!
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Art Exhibition: Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County
at
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) , Staten Island
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County sponsored by Protectors of Pine Oak Woods, Staten Island’s land conservation organization. Come view original artwork celebrating nature…
Free!
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Art Exhibition: Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County
at
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) , Staten Island
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County sponsored by Protectors of Pine Oak Woods, Staten Island’s land conservation organization. Come view original artwork celebrating nature…
Free!
Related Information
Urban Park Rangers
Watchable Wildlife
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