Join NYC Bird Alliance and the Queens County Bird Club for a Birdathon walk in memory of César Castillo. Forest Park was one of César’s favorite birding spots. Celebrate his passion for birds by spotting as many species as you can, honoring his legacy and love for birds. All are welcome to participate!

Funds raised through the Birdathon will support the NYC Bird Alliance's initiatives that César cared deeply about: public programs in his home county of Queens, specifically aimed at connecting underserved communities with nature. You can contribute by donating when you register.

Meet at the entrance to Forest Park on Park Lane South at Mayfair Road (the street location nearest the "Forest Park Water Hole").

Registration is optional, but strongly encouraged to help us plan.

Accessibility and Directions:

This outing will follow both paved and unpaved paths and may include some steps and uneven terrain. By public transit, you can take the J, Z subway to 111th Street and Jamaica Avenue, or the E, F subway to Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike and walk. You can also take the Q37, 54, or 55 bus. To get there by car, take the Jackie Robinson Parkway to Metropolitan Ave exit, at Metropolitan Avenue go south/east to Park Lane South, and go right two blocks to Mayfair. Note that parking can be difficult here. For detailed information and directions, visit the Forest Park Trust website.

Photo (1): Forest Park in early spring Credit: Maud Newton - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0. / Photo (2): César Castillo Credit: