- Nature
- Talks + Tours
Summer Birding
When
Where
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center
Naturalist and Audubon guide Gabriel Willow leads birders through the gardens and woodlands to seek out summer birds. Observe the plants, insects and habitats at Wave Hill that make it so appealing for such a wide variety of birds. 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 required; online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.
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.
What's happening at Wave Hill
Know Before You Go
Our tips help you navigate our grounds and protect our living collection—and we have guidelines in place to keep us all safe and well.
