Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
New York · Northeast
Easy
March-April
Free
Dawn to dusk daily
About This Location
Montezuma NWR sits at the north end of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region, providing critical wetland habitat for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. The auto tour route offers easy viewing of marshes that host thousands of Snow Geese and ducks in migration.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Iceland Gull (Thayer's)
Larus glaucoides
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Yellow-throated Vireo
Vireo flavifrons
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Tree Swallow
American Robin
Palm Warbler
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
American Woodcock
Great Blue Heron
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
European Starling
American Goldfinch
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Birding Tips
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Drive the Wildlife Drive at dusk for best waterfowl viewing
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Spring migration peaks in March with thousands of Snow Geese
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Visit during spring migration (April-May) for the greatest species diversity
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Fall migration (September-October) brings waves of southbound warblers and raptors
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Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Finger Lakes Wine Trail
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