Waterfront Spot
Waterfront SpotAlbany Mudflats State Marine Park
Albany
Wade into one of the Bay's richest birding spots without leaving the city. Albany Mudflats draws migrating shorebirds, wintering ducks, and even Burrowing Owls to its tidal wetlands, all viewable from raised platforms and waterfront trails.
Tidal wetlands
Birdwatching hotspot
Shoreline viewing platforms
Migrating shorebirds
Tips
🌊visit at 4-4.5 ft rising tide for closest views
🦉check the Albany Plateau trail for winter Burrowing Owls
🦅scan the radio towers for perched Peregrine Falcons
Albany Mudflats State Marine Park
Albany
Waterfront SpotWaterfront SpotWade into one of the Bay's richest birding spots without leaving the city. Albany Mudflats draws migrating shorebirds, wintering ducks, and even Burrowing Owls to its tidal wetlands, all viewable from raised platforms and waterfront trails.
Tidal wetlands
Birdwatching hotspot
Shoreline viewing platforms
Migrating shorebirds
Tips
🌊visit at 4-4.5 ft rising tide for closest views
🦉check the Albany Plateau trail for winter Burrowing Owls
🦅scan the radio towers for perched Peregrine Falcons