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, May 21st, 2025 7:30 – 9:30 pm.
Presentation – “The Avifauna, Mammals and Lepidopterans of Romania” – with Matt Chitulescu
QCBC member Mack Chitulescu will present “The Avifauna, Mammals and Lepidopterans of Romania”.
Mack first encountered the Queens County Bird Club (“QCBC”) by chance in 2012, when a Yellow-throated Warbler was found near Alley Pond Park on Cloverdale Blvd. Since that fortuitous event, he has gained an appreciation for birds, wildlife and nature.
On May 21, 2025, please join the QCBC at the Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd, Douglaston, NY 11362 on a presentation regarding Mack’s trip to Romania in the fall of 2024. This presentation will regard the avifauna, mammals and lepidopterans encountered on Mack’s trip.
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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Big Day – Multiple Queens Sites/Leaders: Ian Resnick (917-626-9562) & Eric Miller (917-279-7530)
When: Saturday, May 10th 6:30am – 4:00pm
Where: Queens – Alley Pond Park / Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge / Ridgewood Reservoir / Forest Park
Description:Big Day is an informal competition in which we try to see as many species as possible in one day.
Ian Resnick (917-626-9562) is the leader for Alley Pond Park and Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
Eric Miller (917-279-7530) is the leader for Ridgewood Reservoir and Forest Park.
Please register with the leader if you plan on joining us for the field trip.
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Doodletown/Sterling Forest – Ian Resnick – 917-626-9562
When: Saturday, May 17th
Where: Doodletown Meeting Point
Description:All day trip. Historic, scenic Doodletown is a magnet for warblers, including Hooded and Cerulean.
Involves some easy hiking on hilly paths. Please pack your own lunch. Contact trip leader for meeting time. Use link above for trailhead parking location.
Contact Trip Leader to register for this trip.x
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Bashakill and Shawangunk – Ian Resnick 917-626-9562
When: Saturday, May 24th
Where: Bashakill meeting point
Description:All day trip. Explore the Bashakill Wildlife Management Area in Sullivan County, NY, featuring extensive marsh and forested areas between two mountain ranges. Plus a side trip to Shawangunk Grasslands NWR.
Please contact trip leader for meeting time and location. Ask whether to pack a lunch or whether to plan on eating lunch out.
You must contact the trip leader to register.
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Ward Pound Ridge – Eric Miller – 917-279-7530
When: Sunday, June 1st
Where: Ward Pound Ridge – Westchester County
Description:QCBC’s annual trip to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in northern Westchester County.
There are two meeting places, depending on your time of arrival. You must be inside the Ward Pound Ridge entrance prior to 8 am to avoid a vehicle use fee.
This is a socially-distanced trip with limited registration. You must contact the trip leader to register.
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QCBC Monthly Meeting – “Birding in England with side trips to Amsterdam and Germany” with Jennifer Pines
When: Wednesday, June 18th 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Alley Pond Environmental Center – NEW BUILDING
229-10 Northern Blvd
Douglaston, NY 11362 (map)
Description:More information to follow closer to the date of the meeting.
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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.
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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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