Explore the natural beauty of our community through birdwatching with an I NY Birding Backpack, available to borrow from the library for free. Whether you’re searching for waterfowl along the Seneca River, listening for songbirds in local parks, or planning a visit to Beaver Lake Nature Center, this kit provides everything you need to begin your birding journey before investing in your own equipment.

The backpack includes binoculars, bird guides, information on the basics of birding, birding challenges, and other helpful resources designed specifically for beginners. You can also find additional birding tips, guides, and educational materials at I NY.

These backpacks are made available through New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation’s Library Lending Program.

Check to see if the backpacks are available now:

I BIRD NY Birding Backpacks

Items in the kit:

Backpack
youth binoculars with case
Binocular instruction brochure
Birds on the NYS birding trail pocket guide
NYS birding trail brochure
NYS birding trail regional guide
Critters of New York pocket guide (ISBN: 9781591931034)
NYS A beginners guide to birding

BPL Bird Watching Kit with audio CD of birdcalls

Items in the kit:

Backpack
Binoculars with covers
Binocular instruction brochure
Portable CD player
2 disc CD set: Birds of New York audio CD (ISBN: 9781591931096)
Birds of New York field guide (ISBN: 978-1591931089)
Bird watching field journal (ISBN: 978-1638785712)
rechargeable power bank
cables & user manuals
batteries & quick start guide