Green-Wood's ponds and old trees are a magnet for migrating birds, and this walk gets you inside before the gates open, when the grounds are quiet. In September you can catch warblers in fall plumage, flycatchers, sparrows, vireos and swallows on the move south. If you're a birder or want to become one, the dawn access is the draw.
What to expect
Check in at the main entrance at first light and walk the grounds with a guide, pausing with binoculars wherever birds are active. The pace is slow, but the terrain is hilly and uneven.
Good to know
- Main entrance is at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street, near the R train at 25 St.
- Bring binoculars if you have them.
- Wear sturdy shoes; the route is hilly and not wheelchair accessible.
- Not recommended for children under 10.
- Weather decisions come by email a few hours before the walk.
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Common questions
Why go birding at Green-Wood?
Its trees and ponds attract many migrating species, and this walk offers access before the public opening.
Do I need experience?
No, guides help beginners spot and identify birds.