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Niagara Falls State Park

NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK

43°4'47.68"N 79°4'26.51"W

Niagara Falls State Park, established in 1885, is the oldest state park in the United States. Not only is it home to the iconic waterfalls, but the Niagara River Corridor is also an incredible spot for birdwatching. In fact, it was designated a Globally Significant Important Bird Area in 1996. The river supports thousands of wintering gulls and waterfowl, including up to 50,000 Bonaparte’s Gulls (10% of the world population), as well

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