Here are some good birding spots in the Greater Capital Region. Click on a name to get directions and a Google Map link.

Our book Birding New York's Hudson-Mohawk Region has directions to and descriptions of many more birding locations as well as more information on each of the locations listed below.

Albany County

• Ann Lee Pond
• Black Creek Marsh
• Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
• Huyck Preserve

Rensselaer County

• Cherry Plain State Park

Saratoga County

• Peebles Island State Park
• Saratoga National Historical Park
• Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve

Schenectady County

• Collins Lake
• Reist Sanctuary