Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Area is an expanse of grasslands, marshes, and open water, just west of Rochester on the south shore of Lake Ontario.
This Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is an important stop on the Atlantic Flyway for large gatherings of migrating raptors, waterfowl, and songbirds in the spring and fall.
The geography here funnels thousands of birds to food, shelter, and nesting sites among its wetlands, scrub, and woods. For these reasons, this site has been designated as a Bird Conservation Area. Check out some of the latest bird sightings on eBird.
Braddock Bay has an accessible wildlife observation and fishing platform on Salmon Creek, with accessible parking located off Manitou Beach Road. An accessible parking lot, kayak launch, and fishing platform can be found off East Manitou Road.
To plan a visit to this site or to check out more unique birding areas located around New York, check out the NYS Birding Trail map.
Photo of birdwatchers at Braddock Bay provided.
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