NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FULL. PLEASE REGISTER TO JOIN THE WAITLIST.

Governors Island is host to a wide array of avian visitors in the fall, including raptors, woodpeckers, warblers, and other songbirds. Though substantially transformed over the past few centuries, the island’s placement in the middle of the upper harbor continues to make it a natural stopover spot for migrating birds. The tour will meet on Governors Island in front of Nolan Park House #17. After the bird outing, participants can enjoy a tour of our seasonal environmental center, with looks into our artists-in-residence beautiful and engaging art installations.

Registration required. NYC Audubon members only. Limited to 20.

Note on Accessibility: 

The Governors Island ferry is free on weekends before noon, but if you plan to arrive in the afternoon, you will need to purchase ferry tickets. Governors Island contains a variety of terrain, from hilly, grassy areas to paved and cobble stone paths. The latter can be difficult to travel on with strollers, for example. Public restrooms are located a short distance away from the Nolan Park House.

Photo: A glittering male Tree Swallow perches on a budding spring branch. Credit: Lloyd Spitalnik