Bird Watching New York

Central Park Bird Walk

Beginners welcome! Two -hour Bird walk for $15 per person Please register by sending $15 via Venmo to @Deb-becker-8 or PayPal [editconsul@aol.com](mailto:editconsul@aol.com) The Great Fall Migration begins bringing warblers, grosbeaks, tanagers, hawks, eagles, owls and hummingbirds into Central Park. Observe all these beautiful and rare sightings with naturalist and bird guide Debbie Becker.

Inwood Bird birdwalk: Inwood Hill Park start at 218th and Indian Rd.

Birdwalk https://www.facebook.com/groups/InwoodBirds

Birding Basics in the Ramble

It’s fall migration season in the Park! A key stop on the Atlantic Flyway, Central Park welcomes more than 210 bird species each year. On this hands-on tour, you will learn the basics of bird identification while you explore the Ramble, a vibrant woodland habitat that supports a variety of NYC wildlife. I will share helpful tips for spotting and identifying birds. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from us. **WHEN:** \*In-person\* on Sunday, October 04 at 10am EST. **WHERE:** Event starts at the Belvedere Castle (mid-park at 79th St.) [map here](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Belvedere+Castle/@40.77839,-73.9734248,15.4z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c258efe1df7c15:0x88efe22fb72978b5!8m2!3d40.7794302!4d-73.9690677!16zL20vMDZ2cmI5?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDgxOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). **COST:** $35. Processed via the Central Park Conservancy. All proceeds go towards the maintenance of the Park. All sales are final with the flexibility to reschedule for a future date. **RSVP:** Required. Please [RSVP here](https://tickets.centralparknyc.org/centralparknyc/events/018e6789-ba1e-3cc5-900a-983cbbe7cada/sessions?date=2026-09-04).

Central Park Bird Walk - Great Fall Migration

Learn to Birdwatch! Beginners Welcome $15/person - 2 hour walk The Great Fall Migration begins bringing warblers, grosbeaks, tanagers, hawks, eagles, owls and hummingbirds into Central Park. Observe all these beautiful and rare sightings with naturalist and bird guide Debbie Becker. Beginners welcome! Two hour walk for $15 per person Please register by sending $15 via Venmo to @Deb-becker-8 or PayPal [editconsul@aol.com](mailto:editconsul@aol.com)

Help count Monarch Butterflies, Hike, & More in Marine Park! 🦋

On Sunday, September 20th, we’ll count monarch butterflies, hike, & more in Marine Park! 🦋 9:45am to 11:45am Can join for any part! From 9:45am to 11am, can help count monarch butterflies for the community count (please see section 1 for counting / tagging monarch butterflies) From 11am to 11:20am, hike 1 mile on Salt Marsh Trail (see section 2 for the hike) From 11:30am to 11:40am, have coffee at Marine Park Coffee (see section 3 for Marine Park coffee details) If interested, can also kayak or bike for $16-20 an hour afterwards (host will not be present, see section 4) For most activities we'll meet here: Salt Marsh Nature Center 3301 Avenue U Google maps link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/JCTxijN5woHwi5967](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JCTxijN5woHwi5967) Has restrooms, AC, and more Please see details in each section below Section 1: Tag Monarch Butterflies 9:45am to 11am Salt Marsh Nature Center Help count threatened butterfly population Free, no RSVP needed [https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/09/20/monarch-watch](https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/09/20/monarch-watch) NYC Parks description: “Help band butterflies to track the slow decline of the critical monarch species (all the more reason to plant pollinator gardens wherever possible!). Community science data collected on this day adds to a national study.” Details on threatened status of monarch butterflies (proposed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) [https://www.fws.gov/question-answer/questions-and-answers-proposal-list-monarch-butterfly-threatened-under-endangered](https://www.fws.gov/question-answer/questions-and-answers-proposal-list-monarch-butterfly-threatened-under-endangered) Section 2: Hike the Salt Marsh Nature Trail Meet outside Salt Marsh Nature Center 11am to 11:20am Distance: 1 mile Difficulty: easy (it’s flat) Duration: 20 minutes Route of hike (it’s the smaller circle near the Salt Marsh Nature Center) [https://www.nycgovparks.org/pagefiles/107/Marine-Park-Trail-Guide__57d311fe747b8.pdf](https://www.nycgovparks.org/pagefiles/107/Marine-Park-Trail-Guide__57d311fe747b8.pdf) All points of interest in Marine Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/park-features/hiking/marine-park#map](https://www.nycgovparks.org/park-features/hiking/marine-park#map) Hike distance, difficulty: [https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marine-park/facilities/hikingtrails](https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marine-park/facilities/hikingtrails) Section 3: Marine Park Coffee 11:30am to 11:45am Google maps link to Marine Park Coffee: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RUfRg8f29M9dwQCp9 Section 4: Rent a kayak or a bike in Marine Park (host will not be present) Cruiser bike, $13 an hour (as of 9/3/2026) Kayak, $16 an hour Google maps link to Wheel Fun Rentals at Marine Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CsXTkMChLq7iLjqy5 All prices [https://wheelfunrentals.com/ny/brooklyn/marine-park/rentals/](https://wheelfunrentals.com/ny/brooklyn/marine-park/rentals/) Link to get 2nd hour free if booked before noon on the weekend [https://wheelfunrentals.com/ny/brooklyn/marine-park/discounts/2nd-hour-free](https://wheelfunrentals.com/ny/brooklyn/marine-park/discounts/2nd-hour-free) Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

Catch-Up Comedy Presents: Acoustik Garden Lounge Comedy Mic

A Bi-weekly FREE open mic in Bed-Stuy in the garden room of "Acoustik Garden Lounge." A growing open mic every Thursday. Anyone is welcome to sign-up or just watch and participate in comedians working out their material on stage! The venue is large and hosts comfortable seating and board games with a stage with a backdrop of the NYC skyline! Come hang out!

Spectacular Sunset- Superb Stroll - Sublime Cuisine - Autumn Equinox Edition

**Figurative and Symbolic Meanings of Sunsets** **End of a cycle: Closing out a day or a phase of life.** **Peace: A quiet time for rest and reflection.** **Transition: Shrift from light into darkness** **Literary and Poetic Terms for Sunset:** **Gloaming** **Eventide** **Evenfall** **Common Descriptive Words for Sunset:** **Twilight** **Dusk** **Sundown** **Opacarophile - A lover of Sunsets** **This will be a series of events celebrating contemplative, mindful Sunset Viewings. Primarily at the important dates of the Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer solstices and equinoxes, but will include other dates as well. After the group silent viewing of the sunset, there will be fairly short jaunts to neighborhoods famous for their ethnic restaurants, where the attendees will partake in a glorious group dining experience. To foster a jovial and congenial atmosphere, I will limit the number of attendees to six (6). In the coming years, I plan on expanding these Sunset Viewings to diverse venues around the Greater New York area.** **NO TWO SUNSETS ARE THE SAME** **We will be gathering by the huge marble staircase of the Winter Garden Atrium in Brookfield Place. Please come find me to sign in, also take advantage of the nearby restrooms. The nearest Subway Stations to the meeting location are the #1 Train WTC Cortland Station and the R Train Station at Cortland Street. Upon exiting Brookfield Place we will walk north on the Esplanade to Rockefeller Park on the shoreline** **There will be a brief breathing and exercise session, followed by some basic mindfulness training as we wait to silently view the setting of the sun. After bidding farewell to the departing Sun, we will make our way East (along Chambers Street) from Tribeca to City Hall Park. Remember that Autumn officially begins at 8:04 PM. Via several backstreets we will pass through the Civic Center and arrive at Chinatown. Over dinner we will discuss our individual Sunset Viewings experiences. I strongly recommend bringing an open mind, an appetite and cash!** **The closest Subway Stations near the end point will be the Broadway and Canal Street Stations of the N, R, Q and #6 Trains.** **Will be walking around at a moderate (not slow) pace. The event will last close to four hours and will cover about 3 miles.** **LEADER: Bob Lazzaro email: rlazzaro4@aol.com.** **I will use a voice amplification device to promote greater clarity and understanding between myself and attendees.**

Soundview Restoration Day! 🌳

On Saturday, September 19th let’s plant trees and clean up the coast as part of Soundview Restoration Day! 🌳 Details below: 9:45am to 2pm Meet at the Butterfly Meditation Garden At Lafayette Ave & Colgate Ave Google maps link to Butterly Meditation Garden in Soundview Park: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/ev7eciwsSAcpA8QL9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ev7eciwsSAcpA8QL9) In Soundview Park, The Bronx Will help plant 250 trees, clean up the shore Must sign waiver As of 9/9/26, registrations have filled Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

A Visit to the Bronx Zoo 🐘🦁🐒

Join us as we spend the day walking around and seeing all the furry creatures at The Bronx Zoo. The plan is to catch the Metro North from Grand Central Terminal and ride the **11:05 am** train to Fordham. Once we arrive there, we just need to take the Bx9 bus eastward to 183rd Street and Southern Blvd. [https://bronxzoo.com/shop/ticket-options](https://bronxzoo.com/shop/ticket-options) We will meet at the Information Booth at Grand Central Terminal. If you have questions or need to get in contact, my # is 917-769-2168.

Golden Hour | NYC Photo Walk @ Little Island

📸 On Sept 22, come out for a golden hour photo walk. * **Meetup Location:** Pier 57 Rooftop, 25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011 * **6:00pm – 6:30pm** \| Meet up and connect at Pier 57 Rooftop * **6:30pm – 7:30pm** \| Explore Little Island and Gansevoort Peninsula along the Hudson **WHAT TO EXPECT** * We’ll meet on the Pier 57 Rooftop to say hello, take in the views, and head out together around 6:30pm. * Bring whatever camera you enjoy shooting with: digital, film, or even your phone. * From Pier 57, we’ll make our way through Little Island and Gansevoort Peninsula, stopping for photos along the waterfront. * We’ll keep things relaxed and make the most of golden hour, sunset, and the changing city light. * No experience is needed. Some people are just getting started, while others have been shooting for years.

Hudson River Waterfront Walk (Easy, Fun, ~7-8 miles) 🌆🌊🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Hoboken Photographic View

Along with the magnificence of experiencing New York City from within its boundaries are the **exhilarating views of NYC** from across the Hudson River, especially when standing on the riverfront walkway between Jersey City and Hoboken. On September 26 we'll grab our photo gear and headout on this photo journey. After arriving at the **Newport PATH train station**, we'll head up Northbound on the **Hudson River Waterfront Walkway** taking in the stunning views of Manhattan and stopping for amazing ones such as the **Water's Soul** statue with it's park, plus the timeless **Hoboken Terminal**. We'll continue on to **Pier A Park**, just beyond Hoboken Terminal, and hopefully, reach **Pier 13** for more spectacular views. And of course, we won't skip **Washington St** which cuts through the heart of the City of Hoboken. **ALL WELCOME** Beginners to Professionals All with Digital Cameras, Smartphone Cameras, Vid Cams, even just, Discerning Eyes only **MEETUP LOCATION** In **Manhattan**, at the intersection of **Broadway and W 32nd St**, on the NE corner at the subway/PATH train entrance - 4pm. For those of you living on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River and anyone else, ***you can also meet us at our destination start point, the*** **PATH station stop - Newport** (at ground level exit point). Since most of us will be boarding the train at approximately 4:10pm in NYC, please allow for travel time of about 20 minutes from Manhattan's 33rd St station. **PATH trains** *accept credit cards or cash at their purchase machines for tickets that are tapped at their entry turnstiles.* And please check with any of us beforehand if uncertain, **CONTACT** Meetup message site or ArtFrame24@gmail.com. **RESTROOMS** Macy's on 34th St, Grand Central Terminal & Penn Station, & for later on - Hoboken Terminal **RAINDATE** Stay tuned for any weather updates closer to the event day. \*\***light rain** \- great for photography; \*\***heavy rain** \- not for us or our equipment **EVENT PHOTO ALBUM** There will be a photo album here on Meetup.com following the conclusion of our event. *Please limit your photo contribution to **7 images**.* **REFERENCES** **Hudson River Waterfront Walkway** en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_River_Waterfront_Walkway **City of Hoboken** en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_River_Waterfront_Walkway ***\*\*\*\*Don't forget \*\*\*\*your extra charged batteries & empty memory cards.*** All-purpose & even long zoom lenses are suggested but any and all cameras are welcome as are all users from novice to expert. **Please be on time!**\* The NYC Subway & Bus System, & also PATH trains can be a hellscape of unimaginable delays that will wreak havoc on your mind. Plan your trip with some extra time! *Time for the duration of the event is approximate.* You will not want to miss this exciting event.\* **DISCLAIMER:**\* Participation in these events requires that you assume all risks associated with these activities and that the Organizers, Co-Organizers, and Event Hosts are in no way liable for any tickets/summons, loss, theft, damage, injury or illness as a result of your participation. In other words, you are attending these events at your own risk!!\*