CITY OF WATER: BIRDING AT SHERMAN CREEK
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SUMMER ON THE HUDSON
Join NYC Bird Alliance and Riverside Park Conservancy for this year's Summer on the Hudson series. Who knows what birds we'll discover while taking in views of the Hudson River? All levels of birders welcomed!
The group will meet at the park entrance at 120th Street and Riverside Drive.
No registration required. Free. No Limit.
Accessibility: Riverside Park contains paved pathways, some with slight elevation. Restrooms can be found along Riverside Drive on 91st, 97th, 124th, and 142nd Streets.
Directions: The meeting spot is located closest to the M4, M5, M104, and M60-SBS buses and the 1 train. The nearest parking garage can be found on 480 Riverside Drive (120th St).
GOVENORS ISLAND BIRD TOUR
Did you know that nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on Governors Island? Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover what makes this island an excellent place for birding.
Registration not required but HIGHLY encouraged. This outing is free. Due to the popularity of this outing, please notify us if you are unable to attend so we can plan accordingly. Binoculars are available on a first-come, first-served basis for all attendees.
Meeting Location: Soissons Ferry Landing on Governors Island, next to the welcome center. Governors Island Volunteers will be located at the ferry landing and can help direct you to the meeting location.
Accessibility: Governors Island contains a variety of terrain, from hilly, grassy areas to paved and cobblestone paths. The latter can be difficult to walk on with strollers, for example. Public restrooms are located near the meeting point.
Directions: This outing is free but attendees will need to purchase tickets for the Governors Island Ferry with ferry options provided by the Trust for Governors Island and NYC Ferry. The ferry leaving from the Battery Maritime Building Lower Manhattan (10 South Street) is an eight-minute ferry ride. Participants should take the 2:00 PM ferry at the latest to make the start of the event. You can view the schedule here.
BLACK BIRDERS WEEK
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.