Crown Point State Historic Site/Bird Conservation Area - Crown Point, NY - Birdwatching Locations on Waymarking.com

In Crown Point, by Lake Champlain, is the Crown Point State Historical Site, which is also the Crown Point Bird Conservation Area, according to a sign near the ruins of Fort Amherst.

The entrance is off the main road, about a half mile south of the Champlain Bridge over the lake. From there, travel along the access road to a parking lot near the ruins. There is a kiosk on the way where the sign is located.

The kiosk has two panels. The panel on the left is about the New York State Bird Conservation Area Program, established in 1997, which the panel claims is the first such program in the United States and modeled after National Audubon's Important Bird Areas. The panel on the right is about this area. This site has varied habitats, including grasslands, shrub/scrub, and forests. It also is surrounded by the lake, including a sheltered bay. The sign lists several birds that could be found there.

While there, we saw several water fowl in the lake. We also saw an osprey flying overhead. Also, flying above the lake surface was a bald eagle. We also encountered a couple who were were birding, mostly along the shore by the ruins of Ft. Frederic.

Park Name: Crown Point State Historic State Site/Birdwatching Conservation Area Sponsoring Organization: New York State Handicap Accessible?: Yes Website: [Web Link] Entrance Fee: 5.00 (listed in local currency) List any Hides, Birding Towers, or other structures to assist in Birdwatching found at the location: None. Parking Coordinates: Not Listed

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