DIRECT members of NYC Audubon will benefit from a 10% discount on all classes and most trips! If you are not sure if you are a DIRECT member or do not have the discount code, please call 212-691-7483 or send an email to info@nycaudubon.org.
If you have any questions or wish to register by phone, please call 212-691-7483.
VERY IMPORTANT information for all bus and van trips:
The meeting location is outside, in front of the building at 71 West 23rd St. (6th Ave.) in Manhattan unless otherwise specified. If you arrive early, please do not wait in the building lobby. Please wait outside or come up to our office (suite 1523). We will depart promptly at the stated start time.
 Photo © Steve Nanz April 1st through May 31
Mondays and Wednesdays: Leave 81st Street and Central Park West, SE corner, at 7:30am sharp.
Tuesdays:9am sharp, leave 103rd St. & Central Park West, parkside.
Saturdays:7:30am sharp, leave 103rd St. & Central Park West, parkside.
Guide: Starr Saphir
No registration necessary!
All walks are non-smoking.
For further information, please call Starr: 917-306-3808
$6 ($3 for full-time students)
Tuesdays, April 22 & 29, May 6 & 13 7:30am
With Audubon New York and National Audubon
Meet at the Central Park Boathouse
Join us for a series of morning birdwalks through Central Park. Start your morning off right in one of the world’s greatest urban habitats. Expert guides will share personal anecdotes and answer any questions. Participants are responsible for their own breakfast. All are welcome. RSVP to (212) 979-3039 or to lganguzza@audubon.org.
FREE
 Photo © Steve Nanz Wednesdays – April 30 & May 7, 14, 21, 7:30am
Guide: Joe Giunta, Happy Warblers LLC
This four-week birdwalk series will observe the waves of migrants through Central Park during spring bird migration. Bring binoculars. Limited to 15.
$55
This event is currently sold out. Please call the NYC Audubon office at 212-691-7483 to be added to the waiting list in case of cancellations.
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30-8:30pm class
Saturday, May 17, 8am-noon, field trip
Guide: Cal Vornberger
This two-session nature photography class covers the basics of digital photography with an emphasis on field technique. The second session will take place in the field, on a Saturday morning in Central Park. Digital camera required. Limited to 15.
$125
Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18
Guide: Joe Giunta
Observe the multitude of breeding and migrating birds in the Mid-Atlantic region on this weekend trip to Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia with expert guide Joe Giunta. Limited to 10.
$565, includes double-occupancy lodging, transportation, admission to parks, ferry ride, and all-you-can-eat Saturday night buffet
Saturday, May 17, 9:30am-3:30pm
In partnership with the American Littoral Society
Guide: Steve Finn
Hike the boardwalk, dunes and beach at the Sunken Forest during peak bird migration. Meet at Sayville Ferry. For more information or to register call (718)318-9344 or email driepe@nyc.rr.com.
$25
 Photo © Don Riepe Sunday, May 18, 7pm
In partnership with the American Littoral Society
Guide: Don Riepe
Meet at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for a special evening program on these ancient animals. See them "in person" at the shoreline. For more information or to register call (718) 318-9344 or e-mail driepe@nyc.rr.com.
FREE
Classes: Monday, May 19 and Monday, May 26, 6:30-8:30pm
Field Trips: Sunday, May 25 and Sunday, June 1, times TBD
Guide: Starr Saphir
Learn to identify the birds that pass through NYC on their journey from Central and South America to their nesting grounds. Take two classes, and then two trips - one to Central Park to see vireos, warblers, tanagers, and one to Jamaica Bay to see herons, egrets, and shorebirds. Limited to 13.
$85
Class: Tuesday, May 20, 6:30-8:30pm
Field Trip: Thursday, May 22, time TBD
Guide: Joe Giunta
Learn to identify a large variety of migrant and resident birds by their songs. Limited to 15.
$45
Saturday, May 24 10am – Noon
In partnership with New York City Parks and Recreation and Fresh Kills Park
Join staff from the new Fresh Kills Park to learn about how this former landfill has become one of New York City’s newest parks and discover the birds that call the park home.The trip meets at 10am at the St. George Ferry Terminal.
FREE
 Photo ©: Don Riepe
Sunday, June 1 and Saturday, June 14, 5-8pm
In partnership with the American Littoral Society
Guides: Don Riepe and Mickey Cohen
Join us for a special narrated tour of the backwater marshes of Jamaica Bay. See nesting peregrine falcon, osprey, terns, oystercatchers as well as egrets, herons and migrating shorebirds. Includes wine & cheese, fruit, drinks, snacks. For more information or to register call (718)318-9344 or email driepe@nyc.rr.com.
$45
 Photo © Alan Wells Class: Wednesday, June 4, 6:30-8:30pm
Field Trip: Sunday, June 8, time TBD
Guide: Joe Giunta
A variety of birds, including species at risk, breed at Doodletown Road in Bear Mountain State Park. Learn to identify them and enjoy a trip to this unique birding area. Limited to 9.
$75
June 6-8
Guide: Don Riepe
Spend a weekend at the luxurious Manor House. Hike the bluffs, woods & beaches and visit the historic lighthouse. Activities include birding, botanizing, tidepooling and more. To reserve, call (718) 318-9344 or email driepe@nyc.rr.com.
$345 (includes 2 nights lodging at the Manor, 5 meals, program and free pickup at LIRR station)
Sundays, June 8-August 17, 7-8:30pm
Guide: TBD
Transport: boat; meet at South Street Seaport's pier 17
Experience the wonders of New York's famous harbor at sunset and see some of the three thousand herons nesting on islands around the harbor. To register, contact New York Water Taxi at 212-742-1969 or www.nywatertaxi.com.
$25 for adults, $10 for children under 12
Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15
Guide: Joe Giunta
See breeding birds such as eastern meadowlark, American bittern, cerulean warbler, and more at these three great birding areas. An overnight stay will facilitate being in the right spot at the right time. Departs 9am June 14 and returns 5pm June 15. Limited to 10.
$285, includes double-occupancy lodging overnight
This trip is full. Please call the NYC Audubon office at 212-691-7483 if you would like to be added to the waiting list in the event of any cancellations. We are also offering a day trip to Doodletown Road on June 4 (class) and June 8 (trip) which is still open. Click here or scroll up for more details. Also take a look at Joe's overnight DelMarVa trip which is still open as well!
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