Corning Lake Trail
Explore the shoreline of Corning Lake and Fordham Island, which are just south of the Display Garden.
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This trail leads you through a great birding spot, particularly warblers during migration in May, and even some migratory ducks.
Things to discover
Great bird-watching spot | Bring your binoculars – you’ll find Blue Heron, Coots, and Buffleheads among other wildlife surrounding this picture perfect lake.
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) | We have a giant Sweetbay Magnolia specimen. You’ll find this tree in bloom during springtime.
Birch trees | Along Corning Lake Loop you’ll find Paper Birches (Betula papyrifera) and River Birches (Betula nigra).
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