Birds have long fascinated people, and not only because they can fly. Birds are everywhere around us. We admire them for their beauty, their variety of shapes, feathers, and song. Birds have featured in the folklore of many cultures. Learn some of the myths, legends, and superstitions, about various bird species - some famous, others […]
Anatomy and physical adaptations, various lifestyles of bats and
bats ecological importance to the planet.
Flying Fox photo by James Wainscoat
Meet in the parking lot at the Marina near the Coast Guard Station.
Meet in Field 5 at northeast corner.
What LI birds are close to shore, learn details about wading birds, waterfowl and raptors as well as where you can go to observe each of them. Limpkin Wading bird photo by Thomas Conroy
Take Southern State Pkwy. to Meadowbrook Pkwy. south to Merrick Road (27A). Go east on Merrick Road approximately 1/8 mile and turn right into the Norman J. Levy Park.
Exit 38 off the Southern State Pkwy. Meet in the parking lot on the east side of the lake.
Southern State Pkwy. to Exit 18 (Eagle Ave.) and proceed south to the second parking lot. Turn right and then left into parking lot 3.
Southern State Parkway to exit 15S, North Corona Ave. No Corona Ave to Hendrickson Ave (.07 mi) turn right at Hendrickson Ave. Hendrickson Ave. to Fletcher Ave (.3 mi) turn right on Fletcher Ave. Fletcher Ave North to Valley Stream State Park entrance on right (.2 mi). Park at far end of lot. May require […]
Description: Springtime brings Warblers! Those beautiful, vibrant birds and their wonderful songs. Join Dianne Taggart, long time LI birder as she talks about and shows photos of these colorful migrants and nests. Learn something new and brush up on your ID skills. Photo: Noah Browning Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/3vPo7VE Meeting ID: 865 8865 7506 Passcode: 090067 […]
Park is located at 581 W. Jericho Tpke, Smithtown NY. Meet in main parking lot. May require parking fee.
We are going to have a cleanup at Brookside County Park on Sunday, May 23 at 9:30am. It will consist of cleaning up trails, butterfly garden and other gardens, and pond. Hope you can help.