Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, prefer short trips or birding all day, you will feel at home!
The Queens County Bird Club Inc. is a “Full Service” organization of naturalists:
Monthly Meetings – Noted speakers, vivid presentations
Field Trips – half-day, all-day, weekend
Conservation – projects, advocacy, support
NEXT MEETING is LIVE – Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 7:30 – 9:30 pm.
Presentation – “Birding in England with side trips to Amsterdam and Germany” – with Jennifer Pines
Jennifer had the opportunity to visit Great Britain twice last year, in January and May, with add on trips to Germany and the Netherlands in the spring trip. While it wasn’t a birding trip, she had finally put her foot down after family trips yielded almost no birds. (Italy 11 species, China 8 species) and said, “There will be birding!” Seeing two different seasons, winter ducks in January and arriving migrants in May gives a fuller picture of the variety of species found in northern Europe and Great Britian.
Bio
Jennifer Wilson-Pines has loved birds since age 10 when her parents put up a birdfeeder. She has been active with the North Shore Audubon Society since 1997 as Conservation Chair, field trip leader, Newsletter editor, and President. She is the Co-compiler for Northern Nassau Christmas Count. She managed a large format still life advertising photography studio in the city for 12 years in the pre-digital age, but now shoots for ID and enjoyment because she is no longer willing to cart 50 lbs. of camera gear. Nikon Coolpix p950 Bridge super zoom, 5 spare batteries and 2 chips.
Venue: Alley Pond Environmental Center – NEW BUILDING
229-10 Northern Blvd
Douglaston, NY 11362 (map)
Upcoming field trips – see Calendar link for details and registration info
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Nickerson Beach – Mike Zito 516-507-9419
When: Saturday, June 21st 7:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Nickerson Beach meeting point
Description:The first part of this trip is Nickerson Beach, where we will view various species of terns, hopefully some that are rare to our area. Common Terns, which nest on this beach, will be abundant.
If you are ready for more birding afterwards, head over to the Marine Nature Study Area in Oceanside, where we will look for Seaside and Saltmarsh sparrows, as well as wading birds. Contact the trip leader to register for this trip.
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Plumb Beach – Joe Schiavone (203) 640-2927
When: Sunday, July 20th 7:30am – 10:30am
Where: Plumb Beach
Description:This mini-trip will explore the marshy areas of Plumb Beach. Expecting to find Saltmarsh Sparrows, perhaps a Nelson’s too, as well as Clapper Rails.
Contact the trip leader to register for this trip.
Hear a podcast of “It’s In Queens” featuring an interview with QCBC President Ian Resnick here.
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