The Port Kent Ferry Terminal offers another good place to check out Lake Champlain and is most productive during the cold months. 

The birding is so great in New York, it often spills over into Vermont! Just across the Champlain Bridge, visit Chimney Point to get a water's edge view of the lake and its incredible bird species.

The open water as well as the concentration of Common Mergansers, Mallards, American Black Ducks, Common Goldeneye, and other species can also attract bald eagles to the area, so keep your eyes open for them. Birding Begg's Point Park, just south of...

Beggs Park occupies a lovely point of land where there used to be manufacturing of horseshoe nails and window sashes, since burned down in the early 1900s.

This shoreline location is well-situated to observe sweeping shorelines on both sides of Lake Champlain. In spring and fall, the lake becomes a migratory highway which funnels traffic between the Adirondack Mountains to the west, and the Green...

This 113 acres wildlife area features a stream and a marsh, and is more readily accessible via boat than on foot.

While a visit to Fort Ticonderoga is usually aimed at understanding American history, the fort’s grounds can be excellent for birding.

Putnam Pond Campground is perfect for every camping need. Its location near a wilderness area is prime for exploration, but the maintained facilities take away some of the backcountry stress.

Boat launches aren't just for boats anymore; birds are here, too!

This historic location and scenic drive offers unmatched views of Fort Ticonderoga as well as Lake Champlain from above.