Port Washington event to visit the birds that stay behind

  • 2019-10-06
After their feathered relatives have flown south to enjoy the warmer weather, there are still “winter birds” that stay in the area even in the cold and snow. A series of walks have been planned for this fall that will introduce them to local birders, and registration is now open to join one of the excursions.

These Port Washington area walks will visit the Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing, and a spokesperson from Audubon NYC will lead the group. While there is no registration fee, those who wish to participate will need to pay the standard garden admission fee, which starts at $6 for adult members of the public.

During the outing, the attendees will learn about how the birds that remain in the area through the winter have adapted to the cold. They will discover how they find shelter, what they eat, where they get water and many other details. While the group may expect to see common urban birds such as starlings and house sparrows, there may be other species observed as well.

While the gardens can be reached by car, the organizers encourage everyone who plans on attending to use public transportation. Field guides that help the participants to identify the feathered friends they meet can be created for this sort of activity in area Print shops.

Queens Botanical Gardens will be hosting its fall birding walks throughout October and November. They will be held on selected Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
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