field trips
General information Everyone is welcome to join, no matter what your level of birding ability; field trips are free and open to members and non-members alike. Reminders for getting the most out of a trip. Bring binoculars! Bring lunch and refreshments for all day trips. Dress for the weather. Don’t have binoculars? They are available for loan: contact Michael Bochnik.
Weather updates will be posted here, or contact Michael. Michael Bochnik leads field trips.
Wednesday Spring Birding Series led by Michael Bochnik
Meet at 7 AM Wednesdays at local area hotspots listed below. Spring migration is underway!
May 27 Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, Southern Meadow/Zone, Stadium Ave
June 3 CANCELLED -Muscoot Farm, Sommers/Katonah NOW Croton Point Park!
Saturday June 6, 2026
Shawangunk Grasslands NWR , Ulster
Hoagerburgh Rd, Wallkill, NY
Grasslands Bird; Bobolink. Eastern Meadowlark, Grasshopper and Savannah Sparrows.
Sunday, Jun 28, 2026
7 AM Nickerson Beach
Lido Blvd, Lido Beach NY
0.7 miles west of Loop Parkway
Look for nesting Piping Plover, American Oystercatcher and Black Skimmer