Watchable Wildlife
Find your favorite animals
Whether it's the spectacle of a soaring eagle or a glimpse of a river otter,
here you'll find what you need to plan a great viewing experience.
Watch a clip about wildlife photography on DEC TV.
Discover great wildlife viewing areas near you
Whether you're in the city or the suburbs, wildlife is never far away if you know where to go.
Visiting a watchable wildlife viewing area guarantees a great experience.
In addition to wildlife, many of the selected sites feature interpretive trails,
visitor centers and nature-oriented workshops
Check out DEC's NY Nature Explorer - an online tool for finding out about the animals, plants and habitats in your neighborhood or in your area of interest.
Do you have a favorite place
to watch wildlife?
Nominate your favorite site!
Fill out a Site Nomination Form (PDF, 41KB)
to submit an area for consideration.
Get information from the experts
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Get fascinating facts about your favorite species and
learn what to look for during your visit.
Be respectful of nature
When you are at the site:
- Don't feed wildlife. Leave wild baby animals where you find them.
- Keep quiet, move slowly and be patient. Allow time for animals to enter the area you are in.
You can help the species you love to watch
By purchasing a habitat access stamp (only $5.00) you can help conserve wildlife habitat
and increase public access to wildlife related recreation.
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