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For birders, don't miss the largest birding trail in North America. It winds along the Lake Champlain Basin, which is on the Atlantic Flyway. This trail is a 300-mile highway-based trail which unifies and connects 88 birding sites along the Lake Champlain shoreline and uplands in Vermont and New York.
During spring and fall migrations, the Lake Champlain Basin is a premier spot to watch migrating waterfowl, shorebirds, hawks and songbirds—you'll have the opportunity to add several species to your life list. While birding in Lake Champlain, you might also see some of the fourteen species in the Basin listed by New York, Vermont and/or the federal government as endangered or threatened.
This aptly named Lake Champlain Birding Trail brochure will provide you with details of what species can be found in the region and includes a handy map guide. Click on the image to view and print the brochure.
with a head-to-tail length of 36-55 inches and wingspan of 66- 79 inches, it's no wonder this bird is the largest North American species.