Stella Niagara Preserve Walk

With its 29 acres and over a quarter-mile of shoreline, the Stella Niagara Preserve is the largest privately-owned, undeveloped tract of land along the entire length of the Niagara River and is one of our region’s most ecologically and historically important places. Join Andrew Gaerte with the WNY Land Conservancy on hike down the natural landing of the gorge to enjoy the bountiful Bonaparte Gulls on the river, and try to find the Little Gulls and Iceland Gulls potentially mixed in the flock. Beginners are welcome, a spotting scope will be provided.

Birds We Might See: Bonaparte's Gull, Herring Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Redhead, White-winged Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Bufflehead, Bald Eagle

Route Distance: 1 mile

Level: Beginner/Family-friendly

Where to Meet: 4361 River Rd, Youngstown, NY 14174

photo of two female Long-tailed Ducks in flight by RB Goldman

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