BIRDS ON THE NIAGARA
is an
INTERNATIONAL WINTER CELEBRATION
of the birds that call the
Niagara River Corridor home.
Many of the waterfowl that are on the Niagara during this event are entering breeding season and are in full breeding plumage. Courtship is in the air! We are excited to promote a Valentine's Day theme for this celebration including our kick-off event, Friday night February 14 with Beers and Brews, hosted by Buffalo Audubon at the Flying Bison Brewery in Buffalo (6-8pm). For More info and a full schedule of events CLICK HERE
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The International Niagara River Corridor linking Lake Erie with Lake Ontario is a Globally Significant Important Bird Area (IBA), and a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. This unique place includes Buffalo, Grand Island, Niagara Falls, Lewiston, and Fort Niagara on the American side. Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, Queenston, and Niagara-on-the-Lake, can be found on the Canadian side. A passport or other border security ID is necessary to travel between the two sides.
This IBA and the Ramsar designation helps to characterize the region on a conservation level similar to the Galapagos, Yellowstone, and the Everglades relative to abundance, variety, and threats to bird species.
This IBA and the Ramsar designation helps to characterize the region on a conservation level similar to the Galapagos, Yellowstone, and the Everglades relative to abundance, variety, and threats to bird species.
The Niagara River Globally Significant Important Bird Area, and and the Ramsar Wetland of International Importance designations help to characterize the region on a conservation level similar to the Galapagos, Yellowstone, and the Everglades relative to abundance, variety, and threats to bird species.
The Niagara is a freshwater, flowing, permanent river, connecting two large freshwater lakes. It hosts numerous significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats including a riverine littoral zone in the upper Niagara River that is a unique ecosystem type in the Great Lakes. Rare and threatened ecological communities are present with at least 21 species such as the Blanding's turtle and the Lake Sturgeon. Seven species are on the IUCN Red List, such as the Black-capped Petrel (extremely rare), and the Piping Plover (extremely rare) both protected federally in the US. 45 species of wildlife found here are protected in New York State. The Niagara is an incredibly important overwinter site for water birds. 92 pecies of birds are known to overwinter on the site including large congregations of at least 40 species of waterbirds. The IBA designation lists 338 species of birds in all seasons can be found in Western New York and the Niagara Region of Ontario.
Birds
In the winter, gulls waterfowl and other arctic travelers populate the open waters and shorelines of the Niagara.
In spring and autumn, the parks along the river offer excellent opportunities for viewing of the migration seasons including neotropical songbirds.
In summer the Niagara River hosts breeding populations of several colonial water birds such as Common Tern, Great Egret, and Black-crowned Night-Heron.
The Niagara is a freshwater, flowing, permanent river, connecting two large freshwater lakes. It hosts numerous significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats including a riverine littoral zone in the upper Niagara River that is a unique ecosystem type in the Great Lakes. Rare and threatened ecological communities are present with at least 21 species such as the Blanding's turtle and the Lake Sturgeon. Seven species are on the IUCN Red List, such as the Black-capped Petrel (extremely rare), and the Piping Plover (extremely rare) both protected federally in the US. 45 species of wildlife found here are protected in New York State. The Niagara is an incredibly important overwinter site for water birds. 92 pecies of birds are known to overwinter on the site including large congregations of at least 40 species of waterbirds. The IBA designation lists 338 species of birds in all seasons can be found in Western New York and the Niagara Region of Ontario.
Birds
In the winter, gulls waterfowl and other arctic travelers populate the open waters and shorelines of the Niagara.
In spring and autumn, the parks along the river offer excellent opportunities for viewing of the migration seasons including neotropical songbirds.
In summer the Niagara River hosts breeding populations of several colonial water birds such as Common Tern, Great Egret, and Black-crowned Night-Heron.
This year the Birds on Niagara is Partnering with the
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
Observations at festival events will be reported to the count.
More Information on how you can register and count in your own backyard:
Audubon Great Backyard Bird Count Guide
Official Great Backyard Bird Count Site
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
Observations at festival events will be reported to the count.
More Information on how you can register and count in your own backyard:
Audubon Great Backyard Bird Count Guide
Official Great Backyard Bird Count Site
WHO WE AREThe Birds on the Niagara Winter Celebration is an International Event sponsored and partnered with a variety of organizations. CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE
THE NIAGARA RIVER CORRIDOR
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