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Birding

A view from behind of Rangers and families looking out at a meadow and a flock of shorebirds.

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. 

hawk in the sky

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! 

owl in the park

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

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from February 20, 2025 to April 26, 2025

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Feb20

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

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Event

Friday, February 21, 2025

Feb21

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Feb22

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

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Event

Sunday, February 23, 2025

Feb23

Birding: Winter Waterfowl

at Parking Lot (in Manhattan Beach Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free!

Feb23

Birding: Owls

at Broadway and Mosholu Avenue (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Learn more about the various species of owls found in our parks.
Free!

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Event

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Feb25

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Feb26

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Feb27

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Friday, February 28, 2025

Feb28

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Mar 1

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Sunday, March 2, 2025

Mar 2

Birding: Spring Migration

at Entrance - West 77th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Central Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!

Mar 2

Birding: All About Owls

at Martling Avenue and Slosson Avenue (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn more about the various species of owls and their diets.
Free!

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Mar 4

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Mar 5

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Mar 6

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Friday, March 7, 2025

Mar 7

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Mar 8

Birding: Beginner Birding

at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn all of the birding basics! Come explore Van Cortlandt Park and learn how to ID common birds found throughout the city.
Free!

Mar 8

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event
Mar 8

Birding: Beginner Birding

at Springfield Blvd and 146th Avenue Entrance (in Springfield Park), Queens

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Springfield Park to learn the basics of birding how to identify common species in our parks.
Free!

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Mar11

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Mar12

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Mar13

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Friday, March 14, 2025

Mar14

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Mar15

Rockaway Beach Coastal Cleanup and Boardwalk

at Beach 59th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help us remove the debris from the coastline creating a healthier ecosystem and the NYC Parks Wildlife Unit will host a bird walk!
Free!

Mar15

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Mar18

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Mar19

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Mar20

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Friday, March 21, 2025

Mar21

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Mar22

Birding: Early Spring Migration

at Entrance - West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Central Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!

Mar22

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Mar25

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Mar26

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Mar27

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Friday, March 28, 2025

Mar28

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Mar29

Birding: Early Spring Migrants

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a walk along the Salt Marsh Nature Trail to discover and learn about different migratory birds that are in the NYC area during early Spring.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Mar29

Birding: Spring Migration

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Salt Marsh Nature Trail to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!

Mar29

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event
Mar29

Birding: American Woodcocks

at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on an evening nature walk at Pelham Bay Park to learn all about the wacky world of woodcocks
Free!

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Mar30

Birding: Winter Waterfowl

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free!

Mar30

Birding: Spring Migration

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Highland Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Apr 1

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Apr 2

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Apr 3

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Friday, April 4, 2025

Apr 4

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Apr 5

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Apr 8

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Apr 9

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Apr10

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

Friday, April 11, 2025

Apr11

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Must See
Event

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