Wilson Trail Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary

Cornell Lab of Ornithology Sapsucker Woods - Wilson Trail

Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary  is located in the beautiful 220-acre inside the Cornell Lab Area, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the conservation, appreciation, and study of birds. It is also a popular tourist site with a number of attractions and activities. 

Hike wooded trails, learn about rare and endangered birds and watch fascinating movies in the observatory. A sanctuary for learning and discovery, this popular Ithaca attraction is a one-of-a-kind haven for nature enthusiasts.

Founded in 1915, the Cornell Lab is a nonprofit organization supported by 100,000 friends and members. Our vibrant community includes 400,000 citizen-science participants from all walks of life and 14 million bird enthusiasts of all ages who connect with us online at All About Birds.

Admission is:             Free

Activity Type: Bird Watching

Nearby City:   Ithica

Length:           0.75

Trail Type:      Loop/Lollipop

Skill Level:     Easy

Best Times:    Best Spring through Fall

If you know anything about birds, you've most likely heard about the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Its reputation is world-renowned. We're fortunate to have it in our region of New York State. Its research facilities and on-going programs involving the public have a dramatic impact on helping birds.

A few of these programs are:

Project Feeder Watch—People monitor their backyard feeders and provide information on bird visits to the lab.

The House Finch Disease Survey—People monitor the house finch and other birds for an eye disease and give relevant data to the lab.

This is often done in conjunction with Project Feeder Watch.

The Birdhouse Network—This is a monitoring program for bird nest boxes, such as those on bluebird trails.

Birds Likely Seen: Ducks, geese, finches, robins, warblers, woodpeckers, nuthatches, chickadees, titmice, vireos and thrushes.

Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850

Hours - Visitor Center open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily (Trails in Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary are open daily, dawn to dusk)