To register, venmo @baum-kirshenhan in advance or when you arrive with description “birds.” All proceeds will be donated to the Sameer Project. Cash also accepted!

NYC Queer Birders is excited to make our annual birding and social gathering event a benefit for Palestinian mutual aid! As ecocide and genocide continue to intensify in Gaza, we’ll pledge our resources to support Palestinian life while appreciating the natural world around us.

We will meet at McCarren Park at 11:30am for a delightful bird walk around the park. We'll end the walk at Sprtizenhaus33, where we'll gather at the long tables and share drinks, snacks, and a beautiful time getting to know each other.

All are welcome regardless of prior birdwatching experience. We’re expecting to see bluejays, robins, mourning doves, and nesting red-tailed hawks!

Accessibility Info: McCarren Park’s Driggs/Lorimer entrance is located 0.5 miles from the Bedford Ave and Lorimer Ave L train stations. It is 0.2 miles from the Nassau Ave G station. We will be walking for about 0.5 miles for the duration of the walk and it will take about 1.5 hours. There are 2 public restrooms in the park (903 Lorimer, and McCarren Pool & Play Center). The entrance to Spritzenhaus33 has a staircase of 5 steps to enter.

NYC Queer Birders started in February 2020 as a way to cultivate community and explore the natural world of New York City with LGBTQA+ bird-lovers. Queer Birders hosts birding events all year round, in all 5 boroughs. If you love birds, meeting new people, and spending afternoons outside in a queer-friendly setting, we would love to have you join us! We welcome all bird enthusiasts, regardless of experience.

Find out more about our past and upcoming events on Instagram @queerbirders or send us an email and be added to our list: queerbirders@gmail.com.