Did you know that nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on Governors Island? Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover what makes this island an excellent place for birding. 

Registration not required but HIGHLY encouraged. This outing is free. Due to the popularity of this outing, please notify us if you are unable to attend so we can plan accordingly. Binoculars are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meeting Location: Soissons Ferry Landing on Governors Island, next to the welcome center. Governors Island Volunteers will be located at the ferry landing and can help direct you to the meeting location.

Accessibility: Governors Island contains a variety of terrain, from hilly, grassy areas to paved and cobblestone paths. The latter can be difficult to walk on with strollers, for example. Public restrooms are located near the meeting point. 

Directions: This outing is free but attendees will need to purchase tickets for the Governors Island Ferry with ferry options provided by the Trust for Governors Island and NYC Ferry. The ferry leaving from the Battery Maritime Building Lower Manhattan (10 South Street) is an eight-minute ferry ride. Participants should take the 2:00 PM ferry at the latest to make the start of the event. You can view the schedule here. 

🗓 NOTE: Registration for this event opens March 5 (members) and March 12 (non-members). Until then, event will read "Event Registration is closed."

Photo: An American Kestrel in flight. Credit: David Zeig