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, February 19th, 2024 7:30 – 9:30 pm.
Presentation – “Kenya” – with Donna Schulman
Details to follow.
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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Montauk – Sunday January 26th – Joe Schiavone
When: Sunday, January 26th – 7:30am – 4:30pm
Where: Georges Lighthouse Cafe, 1999 Montauk Point State Pkwy, Montauk, NY 11954, USA
Description:We will start the trip viewing from the back of the restaurant specified by the map. Parking is in the lot on the opposite side of Montauk Hwy.
If you have a scope, it will be useful here. Razorbills and Gannets are possible here, and you will definitely see Common Eider and Scoters.
We will proceed to various birding spots in the Montauk area. We usually end the trip with a visit to the Shinnecock Inlet and dinner at a restaurant near there. Bring lunch.You must contact the trip leader to register.
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New Jersey Shore / Barnegat – Saturday February 15th – Ian Resnick
When: Saturday, February 15th – All day
Where: NJ Shore and Barnegat Lighthouse
Description:This is a full-day trip that starts early and ends with dining out in central New Jersey. Of course, you may leave at any time that your schedule requires. We are planning on having lunch at a restaurant, so there is no need to pack a lunch.
Itinerary: Meeting location will be posted closer to the trip date. We will explore many of the duck ponds in coastal New Jersey, including Takanasee Lake, Shark River, and southward. We will view Manasquan Inlet from several locations. The highlight of the trip will be Barnegat Lighthouse for a walk on the jetty to view sea ducks, including Harlequins. Order of stops will be dependent on weather conditions. In addition, itinerary may be modified if there are any reported unusual sightings of birds in the area.Please contact the trip leader to register for the trip and to find out the start time and location.
As per all QCBC trips, there is no charge to register, but we want to know who is planning on attending, in case there is any change in plans. -
Baisley Pond, Queens – Sunday, February 23rd – John & Mary Borowski 347-705-2963
When: Saturday, February 23rd – 9am to 12pm
Where: Baisley Pond
Description:This mini-trip starts at 9am and ends before lunch. It is a great trip for beginners, but birders of all levels can enjoy the diversity of waterfowl we will see.
Join us as we look for birds in Baisley Pond Park, the winter home for hundreds of ducks and other waterfowl. The path around the lake is paved.
Please call 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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