Nature
Talks + Tours

Spring Birding Walk

When

Sun, May 19, 2024 9:30AM – 11:00AM

Where

Meet at Perkins Visitor Center

Price

Free

with admission to the grounds

Welcome migratory birds back to Wave Hill this spring! Explore the gardens and woodlands with birders Gabriel Willow and Alex Wang to look for resident and rare birds as they pass through on their northern journey or settle down for the season. A limited number of binoculars, monoculars and walking sticks are available to borrow at the Perkins Visitor Center. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult.

Severe weather cancels. Registration encouraged; drop-ins accommodated as space permits.

Walks follow a route along mixed-material pathways with varying elevations. A limited amount of walking sticks are available to borrow. Pace varies from a slow walk to moderate walk throughout.

Gabriel Willow

Gabriel Willow

Gabriel Willow is a naturalist with a particular passion for birds and urban spaces. He is an environmental educator and ecological tour guide in NYC, where he leads tours and teaches classes for NYC Audubon and Wave Hill, among others. His tours focus on seeking out the overlooked and ignored elements of wildness hiding all around us, ranging from boat trips on the East River, to kayaking on Newtown Creek, to seeking the elusive Peregrine Falcons nesting on skyscrapers near Wall Street. He has created programs for Lincoln Center, the Morgan Library and Museum, the NY Botanical Garden, and more. He is also an artist, illustrator, and DJ.
Alexandra Wang

Alexandra Wang

Alexandra Wang (Avian Alex) guides accessible birding tours for NYC Audubon. Her goal is to connect birders of all abilities and disabilities to nature. Her dream is to see our city parks integrated into the daily lives of all New Yorkers. She has an M.S. Ed. in Guidance and School Counseling from Hunter College. Her photos and videos can be found on Alexandra Wang’s Studio.