Go on a birding walk through Sunset Park

There are more birds in Sunset Park than you might expect.

If you’ve ever noticed something flying overhead and thought, what is that?, you’re not alone. From red-tailed hawks to monk parakeets, Canada geese to cormorants, the neighborhood is full of birdlife hiding in plain sight.

The Sunset Park Sun, a neighborhood bulletin created with residents at the Sunset Park Library, has been tracking these birds through its “Bird of the Month” series.

Now we’re taking that idea off the page.

Join us on May 23 at 10 AM for a birding walk starting at the MADE Campus at Bush Terminal. We’ll walk along the waterfront toward Bush Terminal Park and through the park’s wooded trail loop, spotting birds, asking questions, and sharing what we notice.

This isn’t a formal tour. Some people will know a lot, others won’t, and that’s the point.

Whether you’re curious, experienced, or just looking for a reason to spend time outside, come walk with us.

Space is limited. RSVP to join.

Scroll down to view the agenda.

If you have any questions, email us at [email protected].

Banner photos by Matthew Cullen (IG: @mccullenphoto).

Info: We’ll meet at Building A at MADE at Bush Terminal for check-in, a brief overview of the Sunset Park Sun, introductions to our tour guides and tips on birding, and a quick orientation to the campus and the walking route.

Info: We’ll take a slow walk along the waterfront toward Bush Terminal Park and through the park/forest loop, learning how to look and listen for birds, trying out birding tools, and using a bird bingo card and field guide to spot and identify species.

Info: We’ll gather in the park to talk about what people saw and reflect on Bush Terminal’s ecology and history.

Info: We’ll wrap up with thank-yous and information on the Sunset Park Sun and upcoming neighborhood events.

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