Join NYC Bird Alliance's Tod Winston at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and explore this gem of New York City on an early morning stroll. The Refuge is home to nesting Cedar Waxwings, Brown Thrashers, Tree Swallows, Yellow Warblers, American Redstarts, Osprey, Willets, Clapper Rails, and up to seven species of wading birds. We'll traverse the refuge trails and observe these species and many more on their breeding grounds. (Note that Visitor Center and restrooms do not usually open till 10am. The group will start birding at 9am, but plan to stop back by the center at 10am.) 

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

Accessibility and Directions:

Restrooms are available at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (which opens at 10am). 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: A Clapper Rail ambles through the muddy ground. Credit: David Speiser.