Overview
One of the premier spring hawk watching sites in the east, located on the southeast corner of Lake Ontario, near Oswego, New York. Also one of the best places to see Jaegers in the region.
Birds
Notable Species
Raptors traveling past Derby Hill between March and May include Osprey, Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, Northern Goshawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Broad-winged Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Golden Eagle, American Kestrel, Merlin, and Peregrine Falcon. Black Vulture is now annual and recorded several times a season.
In the Laridae family Parasitic Jaeger, Pomarine Jaeger,
Rarities
Rarities in the Raptor family include Mississippi Kite, Swallow-tailed Kite, White-tailed Kite, Gyrfalcon, Swainson's Hawk, and White-tailed Eagle (which although not accepted by the records committee it was accepted by Clark and Wheeler).
Long-tailed Jaeger, Black-headed Gull, Sabine's Gull.
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
Two main lookouts. South Lookout a short walk from the Visitor Center. North Lookout, the main viewing point, is a mile distant from the Visitor Center.
Access and Facilities
Contact Details
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External Links
