Rye, Westchester County
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary is an official Audubon "Important Bird Area" and hosts a large variety of species-from wintering ducks and osprey to owls and migratory songbirds. A spotting scope will help pick out birds on Manursing Lake and the Long Island Sound.
Wildlife to Watch
- Great blue herons
- Loons
- Grebes
- Long-tailed ducks
- Snowy owls
- Red-necked grebe
Where to Watch
- Interpretive trails
- Nature center
- Lookouts
- Duck blind
Recreational Opportunities
(Access to the sanctuary is possible by becoming a member of the Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary Inc.)
- Hiking
- Birding
- Kayak launch
- Playland next door
Size
179 acres, including 85-acre lake
Closest Town
Rye
Directions
Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Edith G. Read Sanctuary.
Contact Information
Telephone: 914-967-8720
Address: Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580
Website: Westchester County Parks
Photo credits: Friends of Edith Read, June Marie Sobrito