Islands often concentrate migrating birds, and Governors Island is a hotspot year-round – nearly all species that pass through NYC are possible here! We’ll check here for spring long-distance migrants such as the Great Crested Flycatcher, Cape May Warbler, and Gray-cheeked Thrush. After that, we’ll go to the Yankee Pier area to see the Common Tern colony – one of the few accessible seabird nesting colonies in the city. May is also a good time for spring shorebird migration, with several sandpiper and plover species possible around these piers.
Meet outside the LMCC’s Art Center on Sunday, May 5 at 10:00 am. Try catching the boat ride from 9:30am or earlier. Bring binoculars if you have them, we will have a limited amount of binoculars to share.
