Ferd's Bog, Pigeon Lake Wilderness

Inlet, Hamilton County

Designated an "Important Bird Area" by the National Audubon Society, Ferd's Bog is home to boreal birds that are rare in New York State. Tamaracks, pitcher plants and many other bog plants abound here.

Wildlife to Watch

• American three-toed woodpeckers
• Wood warblers
• Gray jays
• A variety of flycatchers, warblers and sparrows
• Great blue herons
• Eastern bluebirds

Where to Watch

• Trails
• Floating walkway
• Viewing platform

Recreational Opportunities

• Hiking
• Birdwatching

Size

100 acres

Closest Town

Inlet

Directions

Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Ferd's Bog. (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: 518-473-9518

Website: Pigeon Lake Wilderness