Birding in the Adirondacks

There are over 100 species of birds that can be seen in the Adirondack Park. Most resident and some migratory. Many rare and endangered species breed here or call it home. All you need for birding is a bird book and a pair of Binoculars. With Thousands of trails and watercourses, the Adirondack Park offers so many opportunities to observe birds in many different habitats.Most trails int he region pass through multiple environments for bitding. Birds are everywhere in the ecosystems here. From the mountain tops to the forest floor to the tree canopy and everywhere inbetween, you will see birds. Birds are most active in the  early mornings and late afternoons into evening. Birding mid day here is not too exciting. 

The alpine areas offer special treats like nesting sights for Bicknel's Thrush and rare warblers. The forests fill with song mornings and evenings. The haunting flute like note of the Hermit Thrush are particularly enchanting in the deep forest evenings. There are even a few nocturnal birds like Night Hawks, Timberdoodles and Whipporwills, The water courses have a growing number of Bald Eagles, osprey and numerous water birds like the American Bittern, various ducks, Herons and everyone's favorite the Loon.

One thing you will want is a good Bird Book. Audubon, Sibley, Stokes, and Peterson guides all offer great general guides on American Birds. There are a number of more region specific smaller guides under the heading of Adirondack birds. All can be found online or in local book shops and museum stores. There are many online sources as well. 

Next you'll need some Good binoculars, which are now readily available. You don't need to spend thousands for a good pair. You can find very nice quality Binoculars at popular sporting goods places like Dick's or LL Bean. Even Walmart offs quite decent stuff for beginner to experts. Birding in the forest do well with a wider filed and lower magnification. We find 10X42 or 8X30 to be great for forest spotting. Many friends have started a lifetime hobby after a nice afternoon birding with us. Both of our Properties offer extensive woods and fields with great opportunities for Birding.

Now look at some of these sites and go Birding!

Visit Adirondacks has good information:

https://visitadirondacks.com/recreation/birding

Adirondacks,usa

https://www.adirondacksusa.com/birds

Adirondack.net

https://www.adirondack.net/wildlife/birding/

Wild Adirondacks

https://www.wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-birds.html