Thursday, March 27, 2025

NYSDEC NEWSLETTER INFO---IT'S SPRINGTIME--THINK BIRDS--MIGRATIONS ARE UNDERWAY

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It’s Springtime – Think Birds! Migrations are underway

Spring is an ideal time to observe bird migrations. New York is conveniently located along the Atlantic Flyway, one of the main migration routes. This gives you a great opportunity to observe birds flying to their summer breeding grounds.

Grab your binoculars and check out one of these hot spots: 

Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Cayuga, Seneca, Wayne counties – a stopover for many species of ducks who are headed farther north. You can see shorebirds, raptors, waterfowl, and songbirds at this WMA.
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Genesee and Orleans counties – go for an opportunity to see many species of waterfowl.
Derby Hill Bird Observatory, Oswego County – known for migrating hawks.
Bashakill WMA, Orange County – view hawks, marshbirds, and waterfowl.
Central Park, NYC – see warblers, grosbeaks, flycatchers, wading birds, and waterfowl.

It’s impossible to list all the great bird-viewing locations so look for an Important Bird Area or Bird Conservation Area near you!

P.S. From your editor: Don't forget nearby CROTON POINT PARK! Croton Point Park

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