Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester
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Birds, our beautiful feathered friends need our help! Did you know that more than one quarter of America’s birds are in trouble or decline? They are vulnerable due to a combination of decreasing populations, restricted ranges, and significant threats. By visiting birding locations and learning more about their needs we may be able to help them.
Here are some ideas for creating a bird-friendly habitat:
- Invasive non-native plant species are removed (especially those with rank 1 or 2 on this list: http://www.ncwildflower.org/invasives/list.htm).
- Plentiful food for birds is available (insects, fruits, berries, nuts, native grass seeds, supplemental feeders with suet, seeds, hummingbird nectar).
- Fresh water is available (lakes, ponds, streams, bird baths).
- Safe nesting sites are available (mature native trees, dense shrubs and thickets, dead or dying trees/snags, nesting boxes).
- Shelter from bad weather and cover to escape predators is available (dense shrubs/thickets, brush piles, wooded areas, ground cover, roosting boxes).
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Seneca Park Zoo
The Zoo has an extensive collection of birds from the Bald Eagle to the African Penguin. Visit the Tropical Birds exhibit and see the African grey parrot and other colorful tropical birds. Birds can be seen throughout the zoo so enjoy a day of bird watching!
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Montezuma Audubon Center
Surrounded by hiking, birding, snowshoeing and cross country ski trails that wind through 450 acres of managed marshes, grasslands, woods, ponds and creek habitats, the Montezuma Audubon Center (MAC) is the ideal place to enjoy some time outdoors.
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Strong National Museum of Play
Strong Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden – A paved path leads guests through tropical foliage, a turtle pond, and a cascading waterfall. Look closely and you will also notice several four-footed and fine-feathered friends, including Socrates, the garden’s brightly plumaged green aracari toucan, and families of Button Quail.
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Wild Wings at Mendon Ponds Park
There are many activities and special events to enjoy at the Wild Wings Facility. Suggested $5 per family donation. There are also many activities and special events to enjoy all year round in beautiful Mendon Ponds Park.
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Braddock Bay Park
This bay-marsh area provides excellent waterfowl nesting, resting and feeding habitats. A picnic area and pavilion, observation platform, education center, nature center and marina are located at the Braddock Bay Park.
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