Bird Watching New York

Central Park Fall Bird Walk - Bluebirds!

This is a paid event! Please pay and time of RSVP. Ty Beginners welcome! Friendly group! Paid event! Join naturalist Debbie Becker on a two-hour fall Bird Walk. Admire the changing leaves and ripening berries as nature changes seasons. The walk includes plants and mushrooms but focuses mainly on bird and hawk identification. The Fall migration is a spectacular event! Have fun birding and meeting others who love nature. RSVP $20 by Venmo @Deb-becker-8 or PayPal editconsul@aol.com

Central Park Bird Walk - Bluebirds!

Central Park Bird Walk - Paid event $20/person Beginners Welcome! We will be looking for eastern bluebirds that migrate through our area at this time of year. They will be eating berries, brightly colored, orange and red, and it will truly be a fall experience. We will also be looking for Hawks, Eagles, and owls. And other fall migrants. Pay by Venmo @ Deb-Becker-8 PayPal editconsul@aol.com Or in person with cash.

Caven Point, NJ. Wildlife Photowalk

We are going to Caven Point natural reserve, between Port Liberty and Liberty State Park. Please note: There is no public transport available. But for those arriving by car there is parking. Parking is free and so is the entrance to the park. Caven Point is an ecologically unique area; habitat for many species including migrating birds. It features sandy beach, saltwater marshland, and boardwalk trail. it is one of two wetlands in NYC to have survived in its natural state. It is an important site for native birds nesting as it is positioned right on the Hudson River Estuary, serving as a critical late-fall pitstop and overwintering ground. Waterfowl usually spotted in November is the brant, mallard, horned grebe, and peregrine falcon among others. Bring waterproof boots and telephoto lenses.

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!

Poughkeepsie, A Fall Photo-Walk

**Join us on our second of four Fall Colors Upstate Photo-walks** **Let’s escape the city for Halloween and take a long walk in upstate New York** ***Saturday, October 31st. Meet at the Clock/Info Booth in Grand Central Station*** ***This will be an early start due to the length of the train ride.*** ***8:15 am for 8:56 train departure on Metro North Hudson River Line to Poughkeepsie*** *Train Ticket Prices* *One way Trip Off-Peak $21* *One way Trip Senior/Disabled/Medicare $14* After a pleasant train ride (two hours and ten minutes) along the banks of the Hudson River, we will arrive at Poughkeepsie at approximately 10:56 am. Folks driving to this meetup should meet us here at the train station at that time. After a short bathroom break at the train station, we will walk a short distance to arrive at the entrance to the "Walkway Across The Hudson" and cross the beautiful Hudson River high above the water on this exciting old railroad trestle bridge which is now a very popular park. As we cross we can admire the beauty of the fall colors on the hills around on both sides of the river and the grand scenic views over the town, the river and the surrounding areas. Once on the far side, we'll head down to a rustic riverside road and follow it along the shore of the Hudson to the "Franklin D. Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge." Once there, we'll slip down underneath the bridge to find the entrance to a secret woodland trail. We have arrived at the Franny Reese State Park and will follow the trail a short ways past the ruins of an old house and a viewpoint high above the bridge and the Hudson River. Finally, we wind back down through the woods to the road bridge and cross back over to the town. On arriving back in town and after a rest stop for snacks and beverages, it's time to head back to the station for the return trip to New York City. We will probably leave Poughkeepsie around 5:00-6:00 pm This walk is approximately eight miles in total. I hope to see many of you there for this fun and healthy Photo-walk. Please be on time! The NYC Subway System is a hellscape of unimaginable delays that will wreak havoc on your mind, body, schedule, and soul. Plan your trip with some extra time! At this time of year, Hudson Line trains are crowded, and if you are late and manage to get on the train at all, expect to stand the whole way. If you plan on driving, please use Google Maps to find the nearest suitable parking lot. Dress appropriately for the weather and PLEASE wear good walking/hiking shoes. Pack whatever gear you need. We suggest you also bring water & snacks. Don’t forget your charged batteries and empty memory cards. Tripods are really not needed for this outing, and I recommend that you try to travel light. Details of this event may be added or changed at any time, so please check in periodically on this page. We will not be constantly checking our phones for messages once the meetup begins. If you have questions, please ***do not*** send private messages. Please leave them in the **Event Chat**. Note that questions and comments *will probably not* be answered after the meetup start time. *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, illness or injury as a result of your participation. In other words, you are attending these events at your own risk!!*

Governor’s Island Photography Walk

**Please join us on what will be an endless photo opportunity on an island that vibes out as a happy place—Governor’s Island! ✨😃📸** **You do not need to be a professional photographer. Just someone who enjoys a great walk and appreciates the chance to take in some spectacular views! Along the way, you will discover endless photo opportunities, no matter your level of experience!** **Meeting Info:** **Take the 2:30PM Governors Island Ferry ⛴️ from the Battery Maritime Building (10 South Street). You can book the Ferry online or at the BMB (check the Governors Island website for complete information** [here](https://www.govisland.com/plan-your-visit/ferry) **). We will gather at the Governors Island Welcome Center that’s straight ahead when you walk off the ferry. Goal is to meet up by 3:00PM.** **Amenities:** * **bathrooms at BMB** * **bathrooms at the Welcome Center** * **porto potties on the island** * **refillable water stations on the island** **Features:** * **bird peeping spots throughout the island** * **Outlook Hill—at The Hills** * **Colonels Row** * **Castle Williams** * **Nolan Park** **What to bring:** * **bug spray** * **sunscreen** * **water & snacks** **What to know:** **📸 Cameras of any kind are allowed 📸** **📱 Smartphones are cameras too 📱** **Guests need to fill out the waiver** [here](https://shorewalkers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Shorewalkers-Waiver-2024.pdf) **.** **Hike Leaders:** **Tiffany—718-300-1655** **Ivan—917-446-0013** **Please feel free to text us for any questions or concerns, but kindly state your name, when you do.**

The Touch Grass Book Club Meet-Up: Mary Oliver's Upstream

Bring your journal and your sense of wonder (and maybe a pair of binoculars) to the first Touch Grass Book Club meet-up! In this session, we'll be exploring Mary Oliver's iconic essay collection Upstream and then venturing out to do some nature observation and writing of our own. From there, we'll reconvene to discuss what we experienced and learned. Light snacks will be provided! (And if you need help getting a copy of the book, hit me up, and I'll do my best to hook you up.)

Antarctica – Peninsula and South Shetlands

Expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands aboard the USHUAIA. Our Classic Antarctic adventure cruises on board the USHUAIA offer the ultimate introduction to the White Continent. Visit the last pristine region of the world. Land at penguin colonies and research stations and observe various different species of whales, seals, penguins, and seabirds. You will often make two landings a day via our fleet of zodiac craft. Highlights • Visited Places: • Ushuaia • Drake Passage • Antarctic Peninsula • South Shetland Islands Travel Experience: * Spectacular variety of seabirds and amazingly busy penguin colonies * Unique abundance of seals and magnificent whales * Beautifully shaped icebergs and glaciers * Historic places and currently-active research stations Tour Start Ushuaia Tour End Ushuaia Destination Argentina Flights • Arrival: Day01 before 6pm (Flexible) • Return: Day11 anytime after 2pm Airport: Ushuaia (-Malvinas Argentinas Intl. (USH) Meeting Point * The group meets at the arrival airport or at the hotel on Day01. * More details will be provided via group chat on WhatsApp Itinerary Day01 Ushuaia Day02 Depart from Ushuaia Day03 & 04 Crossing the Drake Passage Day05 to 08 Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands Day09 &10 Drake Passage, northbound Day11 Arrival in Ushuaia —————————————————————— For a detailed itinerary and to reserve your seat, follow the link below: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/antarctica-peninsula-and-south-shetlands/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/antarctica-peninsula-and-south-shetlands/) Cost: $8990 (Double Occupancy) $12750 (Single Occupancy) Inclusions Price Includes * 1 Night hotel stay in USHUAIA * Voyage aboard the USHUAIA as indicated in the itinerary. * Standard Twin cabin (Upper / Lower birth) * Standard Triple Cabin (Upper / Lower birth) * All meals throughout the voyage aboard the USHUAIA. * All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiac. * Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff. * All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program. * Comprehensive pre-departure material. * Detailed post-expedition log. Price Excludes * International flights (From/to home) * Travel Insurance * Personal nature expenses on board such as bar and beverage charges and telecommunication charges; and the customary gratuity at the end of the voyages are not included. We suggest that you bring at least US$300 (in small bills). Your account must be settled prior to disembarkation in cash (U.S. Dollar and Euro). We accept only MasterCard and American Express for charges over US$100. However, we can not accept gratuities by credit card. \*The customary gratuity to the ship’s service personnel is made as a blanket contribution at the end of the voyage and is divided among the crew. As a generally accepted guideline, we suggest US$15 per person per day. Questions? Text / Call: 2023787696 - Himanshu - Organizer

Hike the Greenbelt 🌳🌳

Governors Island: Phone Photo Walk for the Jazz age Lawn Party

**Let’s go to a a 2 to 3 miles Phone Photo Walk to Governors Island for the Jazz Age Lawn Party Autumn edition! We will be at the free grassy Area by the Stage and enjoy the 1920s music from the Dreamland Orchestra and watch the dancers dressed like Gatsby Area. Group meets at Governors Island Side ( not Manhattan Side) at 11am to use bathrooms close to the Ferry Dock. Ferry is free on Saturday before 11am. Bring snacks and water, use supportive shoes to walk on grass, dirt trails and uneven steps. Leader will use a pink cap. This will be a Social gathering and we plan to picnic and practice some fun photo skills. Please also register on the AMC website.** **https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001LlUn2AK/act00024505**

Guided Mindful Walking in Nature - Governors Island Edition

**Though the body we move in nature, with our mind/consciousness we are part of nature.** **MINDFULNESS - the practice of maintaining a nonjudgemental state of heighted or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis.** **MINDFUL WALKING - a practice that enhances mental clarity and reduces stress by fostering a deep connection with the present moment (the here and now) through awareness of each individual step and the Sight, Sound and Smell of the surrounding environment.** **Take the 10:00 am Governors Island Ferry from the Battery Maritime Building (10 South Street).** **You can book the ferry online or at the BMB.** **(check the Governors Island website for complete information)** **Please read the below information carefully and take the time to view the myriads of videos available that explain the concept of Mindful Walking.** **Let me begin by thanking you for accompanying me on a work in progress to develop a methodology for teaching and leading a Mindful Walking workshop, my goal is to guide/lead the novice through an unfamiliar or complex procedure in a step-by-step process so that they can attain a basic level of skill and knowledge in the practice of Mindful Walking. Upon meeting at the Governors Island Welcome Center for a brief introduction we will proceed to Nolan Park and commerce with a breathing and exercise session, followed by several training practice walks that will introduce the attendees to the techniques of Mindful Walking.** **For the remainder of our Governors Island adventure, we will alternate long bouts of conversation flowing walking sessions with shorter bouts of silent guided Mindful Walking sessions (which will transverse the natural scenic beauty of the The Great Promenade and The Hills).** **Because of the workshop nature of this event, I will limit the number of attendees to ten (10) people. My future vision for this method of training is to present many workshops for first timers, mixed with separate events for those adepts with the Mindful Walking concept. Furthermore, I will expand the range of this event to scenic natural locations (including waterside venues) around the Greater New York area.** **Our journey will end at back at the Welcome Center.** **Will be walking at a moderate (not slow) pace. The walk will last three hours and will cover about 4 miles. There will be ample restrooms stops and a 20-minute snack break at Picnic Point.** **Heavy rain/snow or other forms of extreme weather will cancel the walk. Please check this site for updates.** **LEADER: Bob Lazzaro email: rlazzaro4@aol.com.** **I will use a voice amplification device to foster better understanding and clarity between myself and attendees.**

Join Us for Museum of Natural History Photo Shoot (Sat, Nov 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am)

Join us Saturday, November 7, for a morning photo shoot at the American Museum of Natural History. We will meet at 9:45 am at the Gilder Center entrance on Columbus Ave at 79th street, shoot the curved stone while we wait, and go in at 10. Inside, everything is handheld. **PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES** **Technique Focus:** We will bracket the bright atrium skylight, freeze butterflies in flight, shoot the dinosaur skeletons from below, cut reflections in the glass dioramas, and use a braced slow shutter so the crowds blur while the mounts stay sharp. Make sure to get an advance ticket & **separate** timed Butterfly Vivarium ticket for a 10:30 am slot. [Tickets & Admission | American Museum of Natural History](https://tickets.amnh.org/select) **Itinerary:** A pdf was created so if you get lost or you're late, you'll know where to meet us. It's on the Photos Page: click on the link below: [November 2026 American Museum of Natural History Photos](https://www.meetup.com/the-art-of-photography-nyc/photos/36228257/536708898/) **Papers to Review Before the Photo Shoot** * [Architectural Detail:](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mh-daL_wKFRmb5l-OcChGe42_6EfhRxO/view?usp=drive_link) * [Auto Exposure Bracketing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LWesK8I-1p8ZIC1FeqjwP8xnB8h6RQVS/view?usp=drive_link): * [Motion & Blur:](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wJlKjxwPymiytgoj2_bIJxUjBllD5Le6/view?usp=drive_link) **Meeting Location/Event Hosts** Your hosts will be Doug and Joe, and we will meet you at **9:45** am at the Gilder Center entrance Columbus Ave at 79th st. We will be wearing our TAOP hats and carrying our cameras. **Post-Event** If you have time, we will meet afterwards at the Gilder Center Restaurant at approximately 12:15 pm. **Make sure to bring cash!** **PHOTO CHALLENGE** Once this Meetup event ends, we will create an album on the [Photos](https://www.meetup.com/the-art-of-photography-nyc/photos/) page. Please post up to five (5) of your best photographs from the event before 7 PM (ET) on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Eligible photos: * Must be taken on Saturday, November 7th. * Must be posted before the deadline * **Must have a title** * Must NOT be sexually explicit or suggestive This album will be reviewed. The winning image will become the permanent album cover of the event. The name of the winning photographer will appear in the album title. **We welcome your participation and look forward to meeting you at 9:45 am.**