Unique Feature: Birding

  • Amherst State Park – Ellicott Creek Trail

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    Location: Williamsville, NY This park is located 1.25 hours west of Rochester, NY near Buffalo. We parked in the lot by St. Mary’s Apartments and walked down the Ellicott Creek Read more

  • Braddock Bay – Owl Woods

    Location: Greece, NY Braddock Bay is located 20 minutes northwest of Rochester, NY near Lake Ontario. This trail was really beautiful with pine trees, some benches, and a tree tunnel. Read more

  • Burroughs Audubon Nature Club Sanctuary

    Location: Victor, NY This beautiful trail network is located 20 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY. This sanctuary is private property belonging to the Burroughs Audubon Nature Club (BANC). Members may Read more

  • MaryFrances Bluebird Haven

    Location: Victor, NY We visited this beautiful nature area on an October morning. This park is supposed to be great for birdwatching, particularly bluebirds so I look forward to returning Read more

  • Mendon Ponds Park – Birdsong Fairy Trail

    Location: Mendon/Pittsford, NY This super fun trail located 20 minutes south of Rochester, NY is lined with fairy doors and fairy houses that are painted on and built into the Read more

  • Salmon Creek Nature Preserve

    Location: Hilton, NY This Genesee Land Trust nature preserve is located 25 minutes northwest of Rochester, NY. This preserve opened in 2022 and is adjacent to the Braddock Bay Wildlife Read more

  • Stewart Park – Renwick Wildwoods Fuertes Bird Sanctuary Loop Trail

    Location: Ithaca, NY This trail is located in Stewart Park along the shore of Cayuga Lake, 1 hour 45 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY. There are two entrances to this loop Read more