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An Important Stopover for Migrating Birds

Montezuma Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Center offers opportunities for all ages to explore the surrounding wetlands complex, learn about the birds and ecology of the area, and even book private birding tours for those especially keen to see our local birdlife.

Onondaga Lake, which is part of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex, is an Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Important Bird Area that provides habitat, food and water sources that many bird species depend upon for survival during the cold winter months. Some of the most abundant bird species that rely on Onondaga Lake are the Bald Eagle, Common Merganser, American Black Duck, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneye, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, Mallard, Redhead, and Ring-Necked Duck.

Come to Montezuma Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Center and experience this gorgeous and important landscape for yourself!