Two American Wigeons in a wetland
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Explore Montezuma Audubon Center

Find out about our programs, the Montezuma Wetlands Complex, and the birds of the area.
American Wigeons. Photo: Eric Ashman/Audubon Photography Awards

An Important Stopover for Migrating Birds

Montezuma Audubon 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 Audubon 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 Audubon Center and experience this gorgeous and important landscape for yourself!

"The highlight of our visit to the Finger Lakes region was the private bird watching tour through the Montezuma Audubon Center.

Hadas Liebermann (Kingston, NY)

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A Pectoral Sandpiper, a brown and gray shorebird, walks in a wetland.
Birds of Montezuma
A group of goose chicks swim behind 3 adults.
School Field Trips at Montezuma
Many white geese with black wingtips are just taking off from the ground
Private Birding Tours and Eagle Outings
Bright purple-red bird with streaks stands on branches covered in clear ice.
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