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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.
Fall Migration
Fall migration has begun! Learn about migratory birds passing through NYC on their journey south and listen to our Good Migrations playlist while you're out birding!
Raptor Fest
Meet owls, hawks, and falcons up close at Raptor Fest with the Urban Park Rangers at Prospect Park on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Birding Events
Saturday, February 14, 2026
McGolrick Bird Club
at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn 
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Free!
Love Is In The Air
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Stewardship Team for a heartwarming virtual volunteer event celebrating love for nature! Together, we’ll nurture the homes and habitats of our park’s many species and explore some wild facts about hawk's—trivia inspired.
Free!
Sunday, February 15, 2026
For the Love of Birds
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn about the most common birds you might find in the Greenbelt- or in your own backyard.
Free!
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Nature Walk and Quill Writing for Kids & Families at Conference House Park
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, the Urban Park Rangers, and the Friends of the Biddle House for a nature walk along our trails and beach, followed by a quill writing art activity!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, February 21, 2026
McGolrick Bird Club
at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Free!
Saturday, February 28, 2026
McGolrick Bird Club
at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Free!
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Birding with the West Harlem Art Fund & NYC Bird Alliance
at 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue (in Morningside Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Enjoy birding with the West Harlem Art Fund and NYC Bird Alliance on Saturday, March 7th.
Free!
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Saturday, March 28, 2026
Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT)
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join an experienced guide from NYC Bird Alliance for a free spring birding tour at Randall’s Island Park!
Free!
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Saturday, April 4, 2026
Birding: Spring Migration
at Lafayette Avenue and Colgate Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Bird Spring Migration in Soundview Park, The Bronx
Free!
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Monday, April 6, 2026
FMCP Stewardship Earth Week 2026 Series
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens , Flushing Meadows Corona Park
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team and welcome Spring by observing Earth Week and take part in ecological conservation all month long. Activities range from trail maintenance, weeding, litter collection, tree and vegetation care, shoreline restoration, species removal, and other beautification projects.
Free!
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
FMCP Stewardship Earth Week 2026 Series
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens , Flushing Meadows Corona Park
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team and welcome Spring by observing Earth Week and take part in ecological conservation all month long. Activities range from trail maintenance, weeding, litter collection, tree and vegetation care, shoreline restoration, species removal, and other beautification projects.
Free!
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
FMCP Stewardship Earth Week 2026 Series
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens , Flushing Meadows Corona Park
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team and welcome Spring by observing Earth Week and take part in ecological conservation all month long. Activities range from trail maintenance, weeding, litter collection, tree and vegetation care, shoreline restoration, species removal, and other beautification projects.
Free!
Thursday, April 9, 2026
FMCP Stewardship Earth Week 2026 Series
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens , Flushing Meadows Corona Park
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team and welcome Spring by observing Earth Week and take part in ecological conservation all month long. Activities range from trail maintenance, weeding, litter collection, tree and vegetation care, shoreline restoration, species removal, and other beautification projects.
Free!
Friday, April 10, 2026
FMCP Stewardship Earth Week 2026 Series
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens , Flushing Meadows Corona Park
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team and welcome Spring by observing Earth Week and take part in ecological conservation all month long. Activities range from trail maintenance, weeding, litter collection, tree and vegetation care, shoreline restoration, species removal, and other beautification projects.
Free!
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Spring Birding
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Welcome migratory birds back to Wave Hill this spring!
Sunday, April 19, 2026
CANCELLED: Birding with The Queens County Bird Club
at Buddy Monument (in Forest Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, the Queens County Bird Club, and the Forest Park Trust for a birding event in Forest Park's natural areas!
Free!
Event
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Tuesday Tree: Long Pond Park Tree Walk
at Amboy Road at Richmond Valley Road (in Long Pond Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a NYC Parks arborist and naturalist for a guided tree walk at this unique southern Staten Island park.
Free!
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Sunday, April 26, 2026
Birding: Wings Over Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Explore the gardens and woodlands with fellow birders.
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Wings Over Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join us for a full day of amazing bird encounters!
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Family Falconry Presentation: Meet the Raptors!
at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Designed specifically for families with younger children, this engaging presentation with live birds highlights different types of birds of prey, also known as raptors.
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Sunday Garden Tours
at Jardin la Roca, Bronx
2:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Stop by Jardin La Roca on Sunday to visit the garden. We have chickens and artwork around the garden. And volunteer work hour opportunities!
Free!
Sunday, May 3, 2026
FMCP Stewardship Bird Call (Volunteer Opportunity)
at Ice Rink, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Celebrate Birdwatching and Protection Week with the FMCP Stewardship Team. Inspired by the work of the National Audubon Society.
Free!
Event
Friday, May 8, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Birding Walk
at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk in partnership with NYC Bird Alliance.
Free!
Event
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Bird Bonanza
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Spend the day exploring all things feathered with hands-on crafts, lively games, educational activities, and a guided bird tour with expert Gabriel Willow.
Free!
Event
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Mother's Day
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Wonderfully timed to coincide with the arrival of spring, Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to pull out all the stops. This holiday, don't just get her flowers — get her a garden!
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Mother's Day Birding at Forest Park
at Strack Pond (in Forest Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, the Queens County Bird Club, and the Forest Park Trust for a Mother's Day birding event in Forest Park's natural areas!
Free!
Event
Mother's Day in the Rose Garden (Volunteer Opportunity)
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Honor Mother’s Day with FMCP Stewardship at the Rose Garden in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Enjoy a guided stroll through vibrant roses and take part in gentle stewardship activities to help care for this cherished space.
Free!
Event
Friday, May 15, 2026
Staten Island Bio-Blitz Owl Prowl
at Martling Avenue and Brooks Pond Place (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Search for our nocturnal neighbors in Clove Lakes Park!
Free!
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Staten Island Bio-blitz Birding
at Martling Avenue and Brooks Pond Place (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Let's bio-blitz and count some birds!
Free!
LOVE a Tree Day with FMCP Stewardship
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Deepen your connection to the urban forest at Love a Tree Day with FMCP Stewardship!
Free!
Event
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Birding: Spring Warblers
at The Well House (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Prospect Park to look for spring migrants that include colorful warblers and more!
Free!
Event
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Just Bee Day with FMCP Stewardship
at Soccer Field 8 (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Begin your weekend with a grounding blend of mindfulness and environmental awareness at the Garden of Meditation in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Start with a guided meditation focused on deep listening...tuning into birds and the bzzz of pollinators, while reflecting on the the sometimes inevitable noise pollution from city soundscapes. Afterward, join us for gardening as we care for this shared colorful space. You’ll also have the option to build your own bee house, supporting important habitats and urban biodiversity.
We will be meeting by Garden of Meditation
Free!
Sunday, May 24, 2026
FMCP Stewardship's Pollinator Party
at World's Fair Boathouse (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
What's a pollinator party without a proper planting playlist? Let’s dive into garden action with some upbeat tunes, plant pollinator-friendly flowers, refresh garden beds, and help create spaces where pollinators dance around the city. At our Seed Workshop, you’ll learn how to collect, save, and plant seeds that support these tiny dancers.
We will be meeting by Meadow Lake Boathouse
Free!
Kids
Birding: Spring Migration
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Crotona Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!
Event
Birding: Black Birders Week
at 165th Street and Edgecombe Avenue (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn about prominent Black naturalists who have helped shape the field of ornithology while identifying some local bird species in Highbridge Park.
Free!
Event
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Black Birders Week: Birding at the Bronx River Forest
at Burke Bridge (in Bronx Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Black Birders Week: Birding at the Bronx River Forest
Free!
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Summer on the Hudson: Uptown Birding Walks
at Ilka Tanya Payan Plaza, Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Explore Fort Washington Park on family-friendly birding tours suitable for all ages.
Free!
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Rockaways Black Birders Week Celebration
at The Garden by the Bay, Queens
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join The Garden & NYC Plover Project for a guided bird walk at the Arverne East Nature Preserve and free nature-based activities in The Garden, including flowerpot painting, & much more!
Free!
Event
Black Birders Week: Birding By Canoe Excursion
at Canoe and Kayak Launch (in Hook Creek Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Celebrate Black Birders Week with a canoe excursion into the salt marsh ecosystem of Hook Creek Park. Participants are selected by lottery. Lottery registration begins Monday May 18.
Free!
Event
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Open House & Garden Tours
at Nehemiah Ten Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Nehemiah 10 Community Garden is hosting activities during Open Garden NYC weekend! Come tour the garden, meet the members, and interact with others from the community.
Free!
Rock Painting, Sun Printing, Planting, & Exploring
at Newkirk Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Explore the garden of vegetables, herbs and native plants. Enjoy rock painting, sun printing, plant seeds to take home to nurture, & investigate bugs to explore. Fun for the whole family!
Free!
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Avenue A and St. Marks Place (in Tompkins Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.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!
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Salt Marsh Saturday
at Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The marsh pathway gates will be open and our Natural Areas Team will be on site to answer questions, share facts and show off the unique species that call this ecosystem home.
Free!
Kids
Birding: Shorebird Families
at Entrance - Beach 44th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Learn more about plovers, terns, oystercatchers and other shorebirds that nest on the beach shoreline.
Free!
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Experience the majesty of NYC’s top aerial predator. Join us to learn about Red-Tailed Hawks and other raptors of NYC and hopefully catch a glimpse of a nesting pair.
Free!
Event
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Birding: Beginner Birding
at 165th Street and Edgecombe Avenue (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn a new skill and take up a new hobby as we help you identify some of the most common birds found in our parks.
Free!
Event
Friday, July 10, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Birding Walk
at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk in partnership with NYC Bird Alliance.
Free!
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Birding: Beach Birds
at Ocean Breeze Pier, Seaview Avenue and Father Capodanno Boulevard (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn all about the birds that live near our beaches. Shorebirds, marsh birds, predators and gulls are just some of the species we will see!
Free!
Event
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Bioblitz: Concrete Plant Park to Starlight Park with RJ Hawkins
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Bioblitz: Concrete Plant Park to Starlight Park with RJ Hawkins
Free!
Salt Marsh Saturday: City of Water Day Seining in the Harlem River
at Water's Edge Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Grab a pair of waders and help drag a seining net along the shore of the Harlem River to discover the amazing biodiversity in our waterways.
Free!
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