Come out to look for wintering waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds, as well as early spring migrants, at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge's East and West Ponds.

Registration required. $28 for NYC Bird Alliance members, $42 for non-members. Limited to 15.

Directions & Accessibility:

Restrooms are available at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is a one-mile walk from the Broad Channel A subway station; it is also accessible via the Q21 and Q53 buses. Free parking is available in the Visitor Center lot. Visit the National Park Service website for the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for comprehensive directions by public transportation and car.

Photo: American Wigeon (here, a male) are among the many waterfowl species that spend the colder months in Jamaica Bay. Credit: Isaac Grant