Nature
Talks + Tours

Birding with an Indigenous Perspective

When

Sun, Oct 11, 2026 9:30AM – 11:00AM

Where

Meet at Perkins Visitor Center

Price

Free

with admission to the grounds

Join Bronx-based BIPOC birder Haley Scott from the Feminist Bird Club on a birding walk with an indigenous perspective. Hear about the effects of colonialism on bird populations and how common bird names evolved from the Algonquin language to reflect the language of European settlers.

It’s peak fall migration, so expect to spot a wide variety of birds in the garden and skies above Wave Hill during this special walk and talk. A limited number of binoculars, monoculars and walking sticks are available to borrow at the Perkins Visitor Center. Severe weather cancels. A part of our Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend celebration.

Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Tickets required for all participants.

Advanced registration encouraged; online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251; drop-ins based on availability. Questions? Please contact us at information@wavehill.org or by calling the number and extension provided above.

Walks follow a route along mixed-material pathways with varying elevations. A limited amount of walking sticks are available to borrow. Pace varies from a slow walk to moderate walk throughout.

Haley Scott

Haley Scott

Haley Scott is a BIPOC bird watcher and guide for Feminist Bird Club and NYC Bird Alliance. She is from the Bronx, NY and is an enrolled member of the state-recognized Unkechaug Indian Nation. She has a BS in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont. It was there where she developed her passion for bird watching and environmental and outdoor education. As a college student, she spent a semester as a bird watching mentor; teaching elementary school students about native birds and local wildlife. After receiving her degree in Environmental Studies, she taught environmental education for K-5 students at a local non-profit youth development organization in The Bronx. Haley is passionate about protecting wildlife, environmental conservation, and promoting safe and accessible outdoor exploration opportunities for women, BIPOC and members of the LGBTQ community. Through her work she hopes to further educate her community about local and large-scale environmental issues and influence appreciation for and re-connection with urban parks and wildlife.