Birding
Birding - Lake George
Berry Pond PreserveLake George, NY 12845
http://www.lglc.org/NaturePreserves/BerryPond.asp
Season: YR
The Preserve includes Berry Pond, a pristine wetlands and open water wilderness that is home to an active beaver community and contains a small great blue heron rookery. Easy to moderate marked hiking trails.
Price: Free
Birding-Bolton Landing
Northwest BayBolton Landing, NY 12814
518-761-6366
http://www.visitadirondacks.com
Season: YR
North of Bolton Landing, Northwest Bay Brook and wetlands can be explored by trail or canoe, starting from the car top launch site. View Waterfowl, American Bittern, Swans.
Birding-Bolton Landing
Cat & Thomas PreserveBolton Landing, NY 12814
518-761-6366
http://www.visitadirondacks.com
Season: YR
Enjoy a moderately difficult hike, past beaver ponds and wetlands, with a 270 degree view of Lake George. View American Robins, Broad-winged Hawk, Chickadee, Downy Woodpecker, Ruffed Grouse, Wild Turkey, Blue Jays, Wood Thrush.
Birding-Gore Mountain Area
Schaefer TrailNorth Creek, NY 12853
518-761-6366
http://www.visitadirondacks.com
Season: YR
Ride the gondola and take a short hike to summit fire tower or hike the full 9 mile distance. Accessible from 13th Lake-Siamese Ponds Wilderrness area. Look for Boreal forest species.
Season: Mid-May-mid-Oct
Rogers Rock State Campground. Pay day use fee to launch boat onto northern Lake George. Look for Peregrine Falcons near the cliffs at Rogers Slide and across the Lake at Anthony's Nose.
Birding-Lake George
Prospect MountainLake George, NY 12845
518-761-6366
http://www.visitadirondacks.com
Season: YR
Hiking trail is accessible from Lake George village. 1 5/8 mile trail follows the roadbed of old cable railway. Beautiful views of Lake George. Look for nesting Peregrine Falcons.
Birding-Lake George
Shelving RockLake George, NY 12845
518-761-6366
http://www.visitadirondacks.com
Season: YR
Follow marked trail to beautiful views of Lake George and and its many bays. Day use picnic area. Look for Water Fowl and Peregrine Falcons.
Birding-Lake George
Tongue Mountain RangeBolton Landing, NY 12814
518-761-6366
http://www.visitadirondacks.com
Season: YR
Popular hiking trails traverse the rugged uplands of the Tongue Mountain Range. Look for nesting pairs of Peregrine Falcons & waterfowl. *Rattlesnakes are found in this area! Stay on trail, wear high boots, watch where you put your hands!
Wetlands can be explored by boat or trail. At Bolton Landing and Rogers Rock, look for Waterfowl, Peregrine Falcons, American Bittern and Swans. To the south, explore the wetlands of Lake George at Dunham, Harris and Warner Bays.
500-acre preserve, maintained by The Lake George Land Conservancy. New trails to be created summer 2012. Beaver ponds, wetlands, flat and easy forested hiking trails.
Season: YR
View hatchery operation; interpretive film, visitor center. Staff guided and self guided tours, birding canoe access, fishing, picnic; pavilion rental available. Free.
Price: Free
Season: YR
Interactive guide and information on birding sites throughout the Adirondacks.
Price: Free
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