Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and learn how we can make our cities better for both birds and people. This year’s theme, “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities,” focuses on the protection of migratory birds in and around urban environments from threats such as habitat loss, window collisions, and light pollution.

Discover a diversity of migrants with longtime birder and Staten Island resident, Anthony Ciancimino! Expect to see a variety of species of songbirds, including warblers, vireos, and tanagers. 

The group will meet in the parking lot by the Visitor’s Center, at Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard. Registration not required but encouraged. No limit. Free.

Accessibility and Directions:
This park has a mix of paved and gravel trails on fairly flat terrain. There are restrooms on site. The S78 bus stops right near the Visitor's Center. 

Photo: Raptors like the Sharp-shinned Hawk migrate through Conference House Park in good numbers. Credit: David Speiser.