Bird Watching with Birding Bob
Discover a variety of birds as you explore lesser-known areas of Central Park.
Join up with Birding Bob and crew for a fun bird walk through some lesser-known areas in Central Park. This walk is led by native New Yorker, Robert Candido, PhD, an expert on flora, fauna, and birds in NYC. The quintessential New Yorker, Bob has been leading groups for over 25 years and welcomes "newbies" and experts alike!
On weekends when there are two walk start times of 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM, if you start at 7:30 you can continue through the 9:30 walk for free. The later walks are about 3 hours long and guests can feel free to depart at any time.
Restrooms are passed along the walk.
Schedule & Locations
- Every Sunday at 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Meet at Boathouse Restaurant/Cafe (near 74th Street along the East Drive). If you do the 7:30 AM walk, you get the 9:30 AM walk for free.
- Every Saturday at 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Meet at Boathouse Restaurant/Cafe (near 74th Street along the East Drive). From March 30 through June 1. If you do the 7:30 AM walk, you get the 9:30 AM walk for free.
- Every Monday at 8:30 AM. Meet at Strawberry Fields (72nd Street and Central Park West). From April 1 to June 3.
- Every Thursday at 8:30 AM. Meet at Boathouse Restaurant/Cafe (near 74th Street along the East Drive). From April 4 through June 6.
- Every Friday at 8:30 AM. Meet at Conservatory Garden (105th Street and 5th Ave). From March 29 to June 7. Fridays are led by Ms. Deborah Allen.
Please note: these times and locations are subject to change. Tours are also subject to weather. Please check the website for up-to-date information.
Pricing Details
Cost: $10 per person, please pay at the END of the tour.
Binoculars are available to rent for $10. Please let them know the night before by email if you are interested in renting binoculars.
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