While everybody goes to the lakes at Green Lakes State Park, I often think the best and least known part of the park is the Bird Conservation Area to the west of the developed park.

There are many trails that traverse the open fields, abundant with wildlife — tonight alone I saw several does, rabbits, geese, and many birds. It’s quiet, lacking the crowds that are common in other parts of the park. Great views from the ledge on the old gravel mine and easy parking along NY 290.