Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge/ Alabama Swamps

Habitat: There is a wide range of habitat supported by Iroquois NWR and the state and local areas nearby. Some include wetlands, deciduous/coniferous forests, shrubland and meadowlands
Trails: There are several trails and overlooks open year round. The main trails are well managed with boardwalks and gravel walkways. There are some out of the way places that are great areas for birds but naturally are very hard to get to.
Birds: A wide variety birds that inhabit the many types of habitats mentioned above. Not limited to warblers, sparrows, blackbirds, many types of waterfowl, and woodpeckers.
Specialty Birds: Iroquois specifically, is well known for continuing to support habitat for many rare species including Henslow’s Sparrow, Black Tern, Prothonatary and Cerulean Warblers and also many well loved species such as the Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Duck and of course their large numbers of migrating Canada Geese.
Address: 1101 Casey Road Basom, NY 14013

Directions: From Buffalo travel on the Scahaquada Expressway on to the 33. Take the Airport exit toward the state highway 90 and exit at the Pembroke/Medina exit. Take the 77 for about 7 miles until you see Casey road to your left. If you take Casey Road you will shortly see the Headquarters for Iroquois NWR.

Information: Conditions of trails as well as information about what has been spotted recently in the refuge can all be found in the Headquarters situated on Casey Road. A special note should be given to seasonal trails that may be closed during the spring or other parts of the season due to nesting. Also Iroquois hosts many scheduled guided tours over the year for birding and tours for other interests.

 

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