Birds perched on salt marsh in Jamaica Bay, with Manhattan skyline in background.

Birding Big Day Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Gateway National Recreation Area

  • May 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
  • Free

Join us for Global Big Day for birding, a great way to not only see and hear as many birds as possible, but to join a worldwide community of over 1 million other participants! Together we will explore the refuge in search of as many species of birds as possible, while contributing to a better understanding of bird populations worldwide. Bug spray and sunscreen are recommended, binoculars available.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Schedule

Date:

May 9, 2026

Time:

9:30 AM

Duration:

2 hours

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Walk
Tags: gateway national recreation area, jamaica bay, birding