Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary
Rye, Westchester County
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary is an official Audubon "Important Birding Area" and hosts a large variety of species-from wintering ducks and osprey to owls and migratory songbirds. A spotting scope will help pick out birds on Manursing Lake and the Long Island Sound.
Wildlife to Watch
- Great blue herons
- Loons
- Grebes
- Long-tailed ducks
- Snowy owls
- Red-necked grebe
Where to Watch
- Interpretive trails
- Nature center
- Lookouts
- Duck blind
Recreational Opportunities
- Hiking
- Birding
- Playland next door
Size
179 acres, including 85-acre lake
Closest Town
Rye
Directions
Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Edith G. Read Sanctuary. (This link will open a page outside the DEC website. Hold the "Shift" key down, and click on the link to open it in a new window.)
Contact Information
Telephone: 914-967-8720
Address: Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580
Website: Westchester County Parks (This link leaves DEC's website)
Photo credits: Friends of Edith Read, June Marie Sobrito