The 13th Annual Wildlife Festival will celebrate the importance of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex for 300 bird species that migrate along the Atlantic Flyway. The Montezuma Wetlands Complex is a globally significant Important Bird Area that serves as a vital rest stop for hundreds of thousands of waterfowl during the spring and autumn migration. Additionally, the Complex is home to nine active Bald Eagle nests and an astounding 81 Bald Eagles during the winter months. The Wildlife Festival is an opportunity for people of all ages to explore and celebrate the birds and habitats of this dynamic ecosystem and interact with a variety of vendors from across New York State.
Highlights at the Wildlife Festival will be live animal presentations, food trucks, a Eurobungy ride, live music, children’s games and prizes, a huge bounce house, crafts and activities, family-friendly entertainment, guided bird watching hikes and canoeing excursions, a native plant sale, and over 40 vendors. Major support for the Wildlife Festival is provided by the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Additional support is provided by Adventures in Climbing and Big Dog Country Radio.
