Outings, Educational Programs, and Events
NYC Bird Alliance connects New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds with the magical world of birds in the City through educational programs, outings, and events across the five boroughs.
Most of our events are free, and great for beginners! We believe birds belong to everyone and we welcome all New Yorkers—from curious newcomers to experienced naturalists—to explore the City's diverse bird life with us.
"Let’s Go Birding Together" Tour, Central Park, 2018. Photo: NYC Bird Alliance
Outings and Classes
NYC Bird Alliance offers hundreds of bird outings every year, the majority of which are free!
Participant holds an Atlantic Horseshoe Crab at our annual Horseshoe Crab Festival at Jamaica Bay. Photo: Camilla Cerea
Festivals
NYC Bird Alliance connects New Yorkers with nature through engaging, family-friendly festivals in partnership with organizations across the City.
Many of our accessible outings take place at Fort Tryon Park, due to their well-paved paths with low fences and walls. Photo: Sean Jamar/City Parks Foundation
Accessible Outings
Our accessible outings are designed to welcome people of all abilities and disabilities to the magical world of birding.
Bilingual Birding at Pugsley Creek Park, May 2023. Photo: NYC Bird Alliance
Bilingual Birding
NYC Bird Alliance offers bilingual birding opportunities all year long in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
Black Birders Week 2025: Grounded in Community
Black Birders Week
Black Birders Week was created in 2020 to celebrate and highlight Black birders, scientists, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts.
A Tree Swallow photographed in Queens, NY. Photo by Ryan F Mandelbaum/CC.
Climate Week NYC
Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind with hundreds of events and activities across the City each September.
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"A Fireside Chat with Amy Tan," a virtual NYC Bird Alliance lecture held in March, 2024. Screenshot: NYC Bird Alliance
Lectures & Talks
Join us for virtual talks featuring exciting authors, researchers, and experts on conservation, birds, and advocacy.
Inaugural "Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT)" outing in Central Park, June 2018. Photo: Andrew Maas
Let's Go Birding Together
During Pride Month and throughout the year, join our Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT) outings. All are welcome!
Tom Stephenson, NYC Bird Alliance advisory council member and author of "The Warbler Guide," explains how to look for warblers during members event in Central Park. Photo: NYC Bird Alliance
Member Events
NYC Bird Alliance contributing members enjoy many benefits, including access to free member events led by board and advisory council members.
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NYCHA in Nature participants bird at the Beach 41st Street NYCHA housing complex
NYCHA in Nature
NYCHA in Nature is a collaboration with NYCHA residents and local organizations to engage people in urban biodiversity and climate resilience.
Chestnut-sided Warbler found injured by Project Safe Flight volunteer. Photo: Sophie Butcher
Volunteer Opportunities
See how you can help make a difference for the City's birds. No expertise required!
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World Migratory Bird Day at Inwood Hill Park, with Natural Areas Conservancy. Photo: Tessa O'Connell
World Migratory Bird Day
World Migratory Bird Day is an bi-annual global event that celebrates the amazing journeys of migratory birds and inspires their worldwide conservation.
Photo: Luke Franke / Audubon
Birding Resources
Want to discover the City's natural areas and bird life on your own? Find in-depth birding profiles of over 100 New York City parks, beginners' birding tips, and more in our comprehensive Birding Resources section.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
NYC Bird Alliance's public programs—including 300, mostly free, bird outings—are supported by grants from The Ferriday Fund Charitable Trust and the generous contributions of our donors and members.
