Join NYC Bird Alliance and the Queens County Bird Club for a Birdathon walk in memory of César Castillo. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 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 in front of the Refuge’s Visitor Center at 175-10 Cross Bay Boulevard.

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

Accessibility and Directions:

Restrooms are available at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Free parking is available in the Visitor Center lot. To get to the meeting location by public transit, take a Rockaway-bound A train to Broad Channel Station. Walk along Noel Road to Cross Bay Boulevard. Turn right and walk three quarters of a mile to the Refuge Visitor Center. You can also take the Q21 bus from the Queens Center Mall (Elmhurst) or 116th Street (Rockaway) to the Refuge, or the Q53 from 61st and Roosevelt Avenue (Woodside) to the Refuge. Note that the Q53 is a +select bus service. To get there by car, drive South on Cross Bay Boulevard through Howard Beach to Broad Channel. The entrance to the parking lot (free parking) on your right is well marked.  For detailed information and directions to this location, visit the National Park Services’ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge website. 

Photo (1): City view from Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Center. Credit: Don Riepe. / Photo (2): César Castillo Credit: