Birding

Birdwatching in the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region

Go birdwatching in the landscape that first inspired renowned artist, author, ornithologist, and conservationist, Roger Tory Peterson. Thermal currents and flyways along Lake Erie, heavily forested areas, protected wetlands, and open fields provide ideal conditions for migratory birds and nesting pairs. The Audubon Community Nature Center in Jamestown offers multiple habitats for wildlife viewing.

During the spring and late fall, Chadwick Bay and Barcelona Harbor on Lake Erie and portions of Chautauqua Lake and other inland lakes host a variety of species on their brief layover. Plan a stop at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown to view the changing wildlife art and photography exhibits by both Roger and artists from around the world.

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