Birding & Nature Trails in Niagara-Western NY

> Darien Lakes State Park

10475 Harlow Road, Darien Center, NY 14040

This 1,845-acre state park is a nice mix of hills, beautiful woodlands, ravines and streams yet it is only 3.9 miles from the exciting Darien Lake Theme Park Resort.

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> Delaware Park

84 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214

Considered Buffalo’s “Central Park,” one of the most prominent features in the park is the Marcy Casino Building, built for the 1901 fair ..

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> Golden Hill State Park

9691 Lower Lake Road, Barker, NY 14012

Golden Hill State Park includes the decommissioned landmark, The Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse, which is available for rental year-round.

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> Knox Farm State Park

437 Buffalo Road, East Aurora, NY 14052

Knox Farm State Park is comprised of a variety of habitats, 100 acres of woodlands, ponds and several wetland areas as well as the original Knox Farm.

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> Lakeside Beach State Park

Route 18, Waterport, NY 14571

Lakeside Beach State Park offers an outstanding panoramic view of Lake Ontario and surrounding farms and fruit orchards.

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> Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse

9691 Lower Lake Road, Barker, NY 14012

Built in 1875, Thirty Mile Point Light, on the south shore of Lake Ontario, is part of Golden Hill State Park and is available for rental year-round.

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> Tifft Nature Preserve

1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203

Just a short walk from the Outer Harbor and a bike ride away from Canalside, Tifft is a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the city while being just minutes from downtown Buffalo.

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> Visit Beaver island Beach

2136 Oakfield Road, Grand Island, NY 14072

This 950-acre park has a half-mile sandy beach for swimming, an adjacent 80- slip marina, an 18-hole championship golf course and more...

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> Wilson-Tuscarora State Park

371 W. Lake Road, Wilson, NY 14172

Wilson-Tuscarora State Park has a boat launch and marina and the park's four-mile nature trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.