Birding in the Adirondacks

Each June, birdwatchers flock to the annual Adirondack Birding Festival in Hamilton County, N.Y. The festival features outings with New York state licensed Adirondack guides, canoe trips, hiking excursions and lectures throughout Hamilton County.

Workshops and exhibits on photography, birds of prey, loons, the Mountain Birdwatch Program, and Important Bird Areas (IBAs) of New York state will provide participants with background about the region and the local species. There will also be seminars about owl rehabilitation and rescue along with an opportunity to track moose in hopes of obtaining some great photos; and nighttime brings owl and coyote calling trips.

The county is also home to four IBAs as designated by Audubon New York including: Moose River Plains; The William C. Whitney Wilderness; Adirondack High Peaks; and the Adirondack Loon Complex.

In Franklin County, the annual Great Adirondack Birding Celebration takes place at the Adirondack Park Agency Visitor Interpretive Center in Paul Smith's.

Best Birding Spots in the Adirondacks

Use our interactive map to search for the best places throughout the Adirondack Region to find birds. From boreal habitat to bogs and wetlands we can help you find places that you are sure to have a great day birding.

Find Life Birds in the Adirondacks

Our Adirondack Guide to Birding will help you find birds that you have been struggling to find. Look for specific bird species, categories of birds such as owls or raptors or use the keyword search for specific information.

Bird Sighting Alerts

Want to hear about the latest bird sightings in the Adirondack Region? Sign up to receive our Bird Sighting Alerts and never miss a chance to spot your life bird again!

Adirondack Bird Sightings

We offer a list of the latest bird sightings in the area. Find out where you go to catch a glimpse of one of these species.

Report Rare Adirondack Birds

Birders love to hear about rare bird sightings in the Adirondacks. Use our online bird sighting alert to share you encounters with the rest of the birding community. Help others find rare birds that they have been searching for.

Audubon NY Important Bird Areas (IBA's)

Conservation of land that is crucial to rare, breeding and congregating birds is an important consideration for all bird watchers. Find out more about these designated areas in upstate New York and what makes these regions so special.