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, September 16th, 2026 7:30 – 9:30 pm.
Where: Alley Pond Environmental Center – NEW BUILDING
229-10 Northern Blvd, Douglaston, NY 11362 (map)
Presentation – “Antarctica” with Ian Resnick
Details to come.
Upcoming field trips – see Calendar link for details and registration info
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QCBC Monthly Meeting – Ian Resnick presents “Antarctica”
When: Wednesday, September 16th 7:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd, Douglaston, NY 11362, USA
Description:More details to follow closer to the date of the presentation.
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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge – Eric Miller – 917-279-7530
When: Saturday, August 15th – 7:45am – 12:15pm
Where: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (175-10 Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, NY 11693, USA)
Description:This is expected to be a “mini trip” covering Jamaica National Wildlife Refuge, both East and West Ponds, and perhaps other nearby hotspots. Please confirm with trip leader whether packing a lunch is necessary.If the water level of East Pond is lowered as per plan, there will be multitudes of various species of shorebirds.Exploring East Pond requires knee-high boots. You must not go barefoot or wear sandals. Bring sunscreen and bug repellant.Contact the trip leader to register for this trip.
Hear a podcast of “It’s In Queens” featuring an interview with QCBC President Ian Resnick here.
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