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FAQs
Have questions? Most answers can be found here.
If you still have question, email info@cibirdsanctuary.org
How do I sign up for birding?
To sign up for birding aboard the historic sailboat Chicane, click the book now button below! Early bird tickets for these chartered expeditions are $50 each, secure your spot before prices increase.
New expeditions will be added to the Calendar webpage, so be sure to check back regularly. Click on the expedition you would like to attend and sign up via the linked form!
Don’t forget to add your expedition to your calendar!
What birds will I see?
As our tours are on the water, expect to see a diverse array of marine birds. Summertime birding offers osprey, cormorants, gulls, herons and egrets, belted kingfishers, and more!
As the weather gets cooler and winter waterfowl arrives, we observe plenty of scoters, loons, mergansers, long-tailed ducks, and other colder-weather birds.
Can I schedule a private expedition?
Yes! We can host private parties of up to six participants aboard Chicane, with the option to cater, serve drinks, and more! Please email info@cibirdsanctuary.org to inquire.
What is your cancellation policy?
While we do our best to bird in light rain or shine, CIBS reserves the right to cancel birding expeditions in the case of inclement weather, mechanical problems, or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, your payment will be returned.
If you are unable to attend the expedition you signed up for, please email info@cibirdsanctuary to release your spot for another participant.
If you cancel five days prior to your expedition, your full payment will be refunded. No refund will be given if you cancel within five days of sailing time.
Where do expeditions depart?
Summertime birding expeditions depart from the Oyster Bay Marine Center (OBMC) located at 5 Bay Ave Oyster Bay, NY 11771.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time to allow enough time for parking and walking down to the docks. Upon arrival, meet us at the picnic tables on the OBMC dock for check-in. Since our birding vessels are moored in the bay, we will take a launch boat to board them.
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