field trips
Everyone is welcome to join our field trips, no matter what your level of birding ability; field trips are free and open to members and non-members alike. Cancellations for weather will be posted here. Reminders for getting the most out of a trip. Bring binoculars! Bring lunch and refreshments for all day trips. Dress for the weather. For more information email Michael Bochnik.
Cancellations due to weather will be posted here.
Saturday April 27, 2024
Early Migration and More
Pelham Bay Park (southern zone) at 8 AM
Meet in the parking lot of the Aileen B Ryan Recreational Complex at Middletown Road in the Bronx.
In recent years the southern zone of Pelham Bay Park has become a hotspot for many migratory species. We will look for early arrivals as well as raptors that work the old landfill. Jack Rothman, leader.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Central Park at the peak of spring
Meet at West 77th Street entrance on Central Park West at 8 AM
The height of spring migration in one of the most famous hot spots around. Led by Michael Bochnik. No registration required.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Rockefeller State Park Preserve,
Meet at 7 AM by parking lot at main entrance on Rt 117, Sleepy Hollow
Westchester’s hot spot for spring migration and a recognized IBA, that is, Important Birding Area, by the Audubon Society. Led by Michael Bochnik. No registration required.
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Mother’s Day Warbler Walk
Lenoir Nature Preserve
Meet at 9 AM at the Nature Center
A Hudson River Audubon Society tradition. Michael Bochnik will lead a bird walk to celebrate Mother’s Day. Refreshments after the walk. No registration required.
Sunday May 26, 2024
Shawangunk National Wildlife Reserve
902 Hoagerburgh Rd, Wallkill, NY 12589
location and directions
Meet at 8 AM
An old airport now turned into an expanse of grassland. We will look for Meadowlarks, Bobolinks, Grasshopper Sparrows and others as we explore the refuge for species attracted by this habitat.
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