“Birding in Peace” at Green-Wood

The Green-Wood Cemetery continues its popular “Birding in Peace” walking tours on Sunday mornings this fall (see dates below).  Before the gates open to the public, both novice and expert bird watchers have a rare opportunity to discover and observe birds of all species in the peace and quiet of Green-Wood. Tours are led by Rob Jett, expert birder and founder of the birding blog, The City Birder.

Guests who visit during September will be treated to such sites as offspring leaving their nests and venturing out on their own. Additionally, returning warblers will be in their less flamboyant fall plumage and large numbers of blackbirds, flycatchers, sparrows, vireos, and swallows will also be passing through. In October, waterfowl will return, and guests are encouraged to look for raptors heading south. November will see the return of overwintering feathered denizens from the north.

WHEN:

Sunday, September 23                       6:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.

Sunday, October 7                              7:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Sunday, November 4                          6:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.

Sunday, November 18                        6:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.

These walking tours are open to birders of all levels. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars. A limited number of binoculars are available at Green-Wood – for those who do not have their own – on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free copies of Green-Wood’s Bird Checklist will be available to all participants. Comfortable footwear is encouraged.

Reservations are recommended.