A Tern photographed near the nature center by PhotoJeff via Flickr
…and you should answer! The Parks Department is having two local events this Saturday that you should consider attending with your family.
If you’re into bird watching then head over to the Salt Marsh Nature Center (Avenue U and East 33rd Street, directly across from Marine Park) at 8 a.m. The Park Rangers will be holding a “Birding Event“. Don’t ask me what that means but you’ll learn everything you need to know about birds!
After you’re done learning all about the birds (I wonder if they’ll teach you anything about bees too?), head over to the Coney Island Boardwalk (West 10th Street entrance) for a Marine Mammal Watch. You’ll be looking for seals, whales, and dolphins. Don’t expect any people in the water unless the Polar Bears are out and about!
Both events are courtesy of the City Parks Deparment and provide a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning. If you need any more information then call (718) 421-2021.
If you’re still looking for more to do, the Salt Marsh Nature Center will also hold a Book Blitz on Sunday at 3 p.m. and a Nature Lecture with Dr Judith Weiss on Monday @ 7 p.m.
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A “birding event” usually means bird watching, which isn't as easy as it seems. A friend of mine is a ornithologist, she can see birds with just her eyes that I can't see with binoculars.
Uhm….seals, whales and dolphins tomm morning???? In Coney Island???? I don't think so….
You never know… you may spot a water spot or a few breaching heads as they pass by. Although if there was a boat provided, it'd be much better.
The lowest tide of 2010 will occur tomorrrow at about 12:30. A walk on the beach could be interesting.