A Top Destination for Birding in Upstate NY!
A gorgeous county park in Honeoye Falls, NY; Mendon Ponds Park is the largest park in Upstate NY's Monroe County and was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1967. Known locally as a top bird watching destination, you'll find a multitude of birds in the park's wetland areas. Species include the wood duck, red-winged blackbird, blue heron, Canada goose, Virginia rail, sora, and the American coot.
In the winter you can feed the park's chickadees by letting them take seed right from your hand. The park is also home to Wild Wings, a non-profit organization that houses and tends to permanently injured birds of prey. Visit one of the best places to go bird watching in Upstate NY today!