Local Bird Watching Spots
Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Area
Cobb’s Hill Park – Washington Grove – cityofrochester.gov/cobbshill
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation DEC
Any Monroe County and New York State Parks, there are many parks in Monroe County and surrounding areas.
Spark Project https://www.spark-bird.org/
(The above list, shows some of the bird watching locations in or near the Rochester area. There are many others places to enjoy.)
Local Bird Sanctuaries and Conservation Programs
Braddock Bay Raptor Research BBRR
Wild Wings Inc. Mendon Ponds
Local Bird Clubs and Organizations
Burroughs Audubon Nature Club BANC
Genesee Valley Audubon Society GVAS
New York State Ornithological Association NYSOA
Rochester Birding Association RBA
Bird Related Links
Cornell University Ornithology Merlin Bird ID
I Luv Bird NY – New York State Birding Trail
Finger Lakes Region Bird Clubs and Organizations:
Chemung Valley Audubon Society CVAS
Niagara Region Bird Clubs and Organizations:
Buffalo Ornithological Society BOS
Cattaraugus County Bird Study Club
Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History
New York State Birding Trail – From Montauk to Buffalo. List highlights world-class birding opportunities across the state. Map
Local Garden Stores, Centers, and Organizations that support native
pollinator plants
Unique Flower Gardens by Michael A. Hannen – Rare and unusual Perennials; Shop by Appointment (585) 256-1124 or Email: Growboy22 @yahoo.com
Amanda’s Native Garden – Amanda’s specializes in propagating and growing native perennial wildflowers, ferns, grasses, and sedges. https://www.amandasnativeplants.com/
Redmont Nursery LLC – A Rochester-based locally-owned nursery specializing in plants, shrubs, and trees native to Eastern North America. https://redmontnursery.com/
Color Pittsford Green – Healthy Yards campaign https://www.colorpittsfordgreen.org/healthy-yards-monroe-county the Bird House is a 2022 member of the Color Pittsford Green Healthy Yards campaign. We encourage our customer to join any of the Color Your Community Green – Healthy Yards campaigns and check out the Rochester Climate Solutions Accelerator initiatives. CALL TO CHANGE!
Bird Ecotourism
Jeff Clow Photo Tours – https://www.facebook.com/jeffclowphototours/
Local Day Tripping
Beyond the Nest – 101 Day Trips from Rochester, NY
Day Trips around Rochester NY, visit
The Crazy Tourist – 15 Best Day Trips from Rochester, NY
NYS Licensed Wildlife Rehab Facility
Animal Help Now – Lists names of licensed rehabbers by zip code. Site also lists information on how to handle certain situations: https://ahnow.org/
Bill Bellman 585-286-6157, Wildlife Rehabilitator
JoAnn Iovoli in Mendon 585-281-0421, songbirds
Charli Rohack in Brockport, NY, 409-974-1840 – Birds of prey Rescue Rehabilitator
Beth Stowe in Honeoye, NY, 585-880-3447 (Baby Songbirds only)
Rachel Tundal 585-339-8254, Squirrels and small mammals
Wild Wings in Honeoye Falls, NY, 585-334-7790, NYS Licensed
