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 Photo © Don Riepe
Saturday, November 22, 10am
Guide: Don Riepe
In partnership with the American Littoral Society
Meet 10am at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge visitor center for a slide presentation and walk around the West Pond to see the many species of ducks and geese that winter there. Learn about their behavior and biology and how to identify them.
Free
For reservations, call the refuge at (718) 318-4340. For more information, email driepe@nyc.rr.com.
 Photo © Steve Nanz
Saturday, December 6, 9am-noon
Guide: Wayne Mones
Meet at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. We will begin in the Garden and then walk around the West Pond. The path is a flat dirt and gravel path which is 1 ¾ miles long. This is an easy walk but it will almost certainly be colder and windier in the open parts than you will expect, so bring warmer clothing than you think you need including a hat and gloves. Expect to see wintering waterfowl and an assortment of woodland birds such as cedar waxwings, downy, hairy and red-bellied woodpeckers, nuthatches, etc. time permitting the group may walk over to the East Pond. If you are a beginner birder, there is no better way to hone your skills at identifying ducks. If you are an experienced birder, this will be a relaxing morning enjoying old friends. Limited to 15.
Free
This trip is currently at capacity. To be added to the waiting list in case of cancellations, please call the NYC Audubon office at 212-691-7483.
 Photo © American Littoral Society
Tuesday, January 1, 11am-2pm
Guide: Don Riepe
in partnership with the American Littoral Society
Meet at Fort Tilden in Breezy Point for a brisk walk along the beach and dunes. Celebrate the New Year and the 25th anniversary of the Beachwalk with coffee, cake, and champagne afterward. Other New Year’s Day beachwalks will take place at Fire Island, Jones Beach, and Sandy Hook, NJ.
Free
For information and reservations, call (718) 318-9344 or email driepe@nyc.rr.com.
 Photo © Steve Nanz
Saturday, January 3, 9am-3pm
Guide: Ron Bourque
Look for hawks, passerines, and waterfowl in one of NYC’s largest parks. With luck the group may encounter owls. Dress warmly and bring binoculars and water. Limited to 15.
Free
Registration to come.
 Photo © American Littoral Society
Friday-Sunday, January 9-11
Guides: Don Riepe and Mickey Cohen
in partnership with the American Littoral Society
Spend the weekend at the luxurious Manor House (heated pool/sauna/Jacuzzi and spacious lobby). Hike the beaches, dunes, and woods during the quiet season, with visits to Montauk Bluffs, “Walking Dunes,” Oyster Pond and Hither Woods. Look for seals, loons, scoters, goldeneyes, and lots of other sea ducks. Price includes 2 nights double occupancy lodging, 5 meals, 5 guided hikes, 2 evening programs, and free pickup at the LIRR station in Montauk. Limited to 70.
$345
For information and reservations, call (718) 318-9344 or email driepe@nyc.rr.com.
 Photo © Cal Vornberger
Wednesday, January 28, 6-8pm
Instructor: Rik Davis
This class will cover equipment, camera settings, processing, and printing, with areas of focus determined by class interest. The instructor’s work will be used to illustrate principles throughout the evening. Members may bring any equipment they have to the class, as well as any work that they would like to present for critique and advice. Limited to 15.
$50
 Photo © Lloyd Spitalnik
Sunday, February 1, 10:30am-4pm
Guide: Gabriel Willow
Winter brings many unique and rare birds to NYC that can’t be found here at any other time! Some of the most exciting are the “snow birds,” birds of the Arctic tundra which can occasionally be found in tundra-like habitats further south, such as Snow Buntings and Snowy Owls. We will travel to Floyd Bennett Field in search of these and other winter species (Horned Lark, Tree Sparrow, and Rough-legged Hawk are possible). We will then head to Fort Tilden and Breezy Point to look for wintering ducks, grebes, loons, and other seabirds. Limited to 13.
$70
Registration to come.
 Photo © Cal Vornberger
Wednesday, February 4, 6-8pm
Instructor: Rik Davis
This class will cover advanced equipment, camera settings, digiscoping, depth of field, processing, and printing, with areas of focus determined by class interest. The instructor’s equipment and work will be used for demonstration and illustration throughout the evening. Class members may also bring their own work to present for critique. Limited to 15.
$50
 Photo © Steve Nanz
Saturday, February 7, noon-7pm
Guide: Joe Giunta
You don’t have to travel to Alaska to see our country’s emblem, the American Bald Eagle. As a result of one of the most successful reintroduction programs on record, many eagles now soar over the beautiful Hudson Valley. Travel with us in a private coach to view this spectacular raptor, as well as possibly spot the short-eared owl, long-eared owl and great horned owl . Part of the Hudson River EagleFest at Croton Point. Bring lunch, water, and binoculars. Limited to 35.
$55
Registration to come.
 Photo © Lloyd Spitalnik
Sunday, February 15, 10am-noon
Guide: Don Riepe
In partnership with Gateway National Recreation Area
Meet at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for an easy hike around the West Pond, gardens, and upland woods. Learn how plants and animals adapt to winter and look for wintering birds there. Limited to 25.
Free
For information and reservations, call (718) 318-4340.
 Photo © Candace Khaokham
Saturday, February 21, 11am-noon
In partnership with Volunteers for Wildlife
Learn about the hawks, owls, and falcons that live right in your own backyard! Join us at the Arsenal in Central Park (64th Street and 5th Avenue) for a live raptor program with Volunteers for Wildlife, where you’ll get to meet these amazing birds up close! Limited to 20 children.
$25 (parents free)
Registration to come.
 Photo © Lloyd Spitalnik
Saturday, February 21, 11am-1pm
Guide: Gabriel Willow
Attention hardy New Yorkers! Take an exciting winter cruise around New York Harbor to discover some of the amazing wildlife that can be found here only in the colder months. We will explore the waterways and shores of New York Harbor in search of gulls, ducks (such as mergansers & scaup), geese, loons (common and red-throated), grebes, cormorants (double-crested and great), and even harbor seals. Our craft will be a NY Water Taxi, which provides both an outdoor deck and a luxurious heated cabin. Hot drinks will also be provided. Meet at South Street Seaport. Come equipped with binoculars, warm winter clothing, and a sense of adventure.
Price TBD
Registration details to come.
 Photo © Don Riepe
Saturday, February 21-Saturday, February 28
Guides: Carol Borneman and Don Riepe
Visit the best wildlife areas of south Florida: Flamingo, Shark River, Loxahatchee Refuge, Ding-Darling Refuge, Corkscrew Swamp, Wakodahatchee Boardwalk, and more. Look for gators, American crocodiles, painted buntings, purple gallinules, bald eagles, burrowing owls, barred owls, wood storks, Everglades kites, and 100 other species. Price includes airfare, double occupancy lodging (single room supplement $300), local transportation, expert guides, park fees, breakfasts & lunches, and snacks. For more information, call (718) 318-9344 or email driepe@nyc.rr.com. Limited to 14.
$1,795
To reserve space on the trip, send a $100 deposit to NYC Audubon, 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 1523, NY, NY 10010.
 Photo © Betsy McCully
Wednesday-Tuesday, March 11-17, 2009
Guides: Joe Giunta and Jacobo Ortega
Panama has some of the best birding in the western hemisphere. We will visit both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, and can expect to see some of the most beautiful birds in the Americas, including familiar neotropical migrants. Price includes transportation within Panama, transfers, hotels, some meals, birding guides, and 6 nights double occupancy lodging ($400 single room supplement), but does not include airfare. For more information, call the NYC Audubon office at 212-691-7483 or email info@nycaudubon.org. Limited to 7.
$1,950
To reserve space on the trip, send a $100 deposit to NYC Audubon, 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 1523, NY, NY 10010.
September 1-November 1
Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30am sharp - Leave from the southeast corner of 81st Street and Central Park West
Tuesdays, 9am sharp - Leave from 103rd Street and Central Park West, parkside
Saturdays, 7:30am sharp - Leave from 103rd Street and Central Park West, parkside
Guide: Starr Saphir
Join guide Starr Saphir for regularly-scheduled birdwalks in Central Park.
No registration necessary!
All StarrTrips are non-smoking.
For further information call Starr at 917-306-3808.
$6 ($3 full-time students)
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