Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, prefer short trips or birding all day, you will feel at home!
The Queens County Bird Club Inc. is a “Full Service” organization of naturalists:
Monthly Meetings – Noted speakers, vivid presentations
Field Trips – half-day, all-day, weekend
Conservation – projects, advocacy, support
NEXT MEETING is LIVE – Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 7:30 – 9:30 pm.
Presentation – “Birding in Oaxaca, Mexico” – with Joe Schiavone
Details to follow
Venue: Alley Pond Environmental Center – NEW BUILDING
229-10 Northern Blvd
Douglaston, NY 11362 (map)
Upcoming field trips – see Calendar link for details and registration info
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Nickerson Beach / Point Lookout – Marcia Abrahams – 917-608-8832
When: Sunday, January 4th, 2026 – 8:00am – 12:30pm
Where: Start point – southwest corner of the Nickerson Beach parking lot
Description:The winter is a great time of year to explore what Nickerson Beach and Point Lookout Town Park has to offer. We will meet on the southwest corner of the parking lot at Nickerson Beach. We will start off on the west side of the beach and then check out the grassy area adjacent to the parking lot and camping area.
At this time of year, Nickerson Beach is a good place to see Horned Larks, Lapland Longspurs, Snow Buntings and there may be some other surprises on the beach and at sea. Our next stop will be Point Lookout Town Park and will carpool over to the restrooms in the maintenance building and then head out to the beach.
Point Lookout Town Park is a known location for wintering Common Eiders, Harlequin Ducks, Scoters, Common Loons, Red-throated Loons, Red-breasted Mergansers, Purple Sandpipers, Dunlins and Sanderlings. There are also opportunities for surprises on the beach and at sea, including but not limited to Bonaparte’s Gulls, Black-headed Gulls and Razorbills.
Since there will be a lot of walking on the beach, comfortable shoes will be necessary and dress warm. Call the trip leader to register for this mini trip and for more information.
Call the trip leader to register for this mini trip and for more information.
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Fort Totten Park – Marcia Abrahams 917-608-8832
When: Saturday, January 17th, 2026 – 8:00am – 12:30pm
Where: Fort Totten Park – Start point – restrooms in the Little Neck Bay parking lot
Description:We will meet at the restrooms in the Little Neck Bay parking lot, which is before the entrance to Fort Totten Park. Then we will begin by visiting the pond on Duane Road and from there, walk through the north side of the park near the Visitors Center, Fort and the bay.
A pair of Bald Eagles are frequently spotted flying through the park. The surrounding bird species this time of year include resident Red-tailed Hawks and other raptor species, including a pair of Peregrine Falcons which are nesting close by.
Bird enthusiasts congregate to observe migrating waterfowl which includes Common Goldeneyes, Buffleheads, Scaup, Horned Grebes, Common Loons, Red-throated Loons, Red-breasted Mergansers, Northern Shovelers, Gadwall, Green-winged Teal and if you are lucky, possibly American Wigeons and Ring-necked Ducks.
The pine trees also attract Brown Creepers, White-breasted Nuthatch and I have also seen Red-breasted Nuthatches.
Call the trip leader to register for this mini trip and for more information.
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QCBC Monthly Meeting – Joe Schiavone “Birding in Oaxaca, Mexico”
When: Wednesday, January 21st – 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Alley Pond Environmental Center – NEW BUILDING
229-10 Northern Blvd
Douglaston, NY 11362 (map)
Description:More details to follow.
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Montauk – Joe Schiavone – 203-640-2927
When: Saturday, January 24, 2026 8:00am – 4:30pm
Where: Start point – Georges Lighthouse Cafe, 1999 Montauk Point State Pkwy, Montauk, NY 11954 – near Montauk Point
Description:We will start the trip viewing from the back of the restaurant specified by the map. Parking is in the lot on the opposite side of Montauk Hwy.
If you have a scope, it will be useful here. Razorbills and gannets are possible here, and you will definitely see Common Eider and Scoters.
We will proceed to various birding spots in the Montauk area. We usually end the trip with a visit to the Shinnecock Inlet and dinner at a restaurant near there.
Bring lunch.Contact the trip leader to register and for additional information.
Hear a podcast of “It’s In Queens” featuring an interview with QCBC President Ian Resnick here.
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