mohawk and hudson valleys: Nature Preserves and Parks Wetlands and riparian woodlands along the Mohawk River are especially good viewing areas for waterfowl, wading birds, migrant songbirds, and other wildlife species.         vischer ferry Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve Freshwater wetlands associated with the Mohawk River and original Erie Canal. Supports considerable numbers of marsh and wading birds and migratory birds, including many species of warbler and flycatcher, common nighthawks, swallows, and blackbirds.  visit site >>   Cohoes Cohoes Falls and Falls View Park 75-foot waterfall on the Mohawk River is second largest in New York State. Falls View Park includes hiking trail to base of falls, and interpretive exhibits. Prime eagle viewing site in winter.  visit site >>   Little Falls Moss Island National Natural Landmark Part of an uplifted fault block of ancient crystalline rock; contains the best exposure of glacial age potholes eroded by meltwater floods in the eastern US. Access from Lock 17.   Rome Rome Sand Plains Inland pine barrens encompassing 16,000 acres within the City of Rome.  visit site >>   Rome Wildlife Management Area 393 acres, part of the large wetland complex known locally as the Rome Swamp. Hiking, cross-country skiing, birdwatching, and hunting. visit site >>   Utica Oriskany Flats 750 acres of Mohawk River floodplain; activities include birdwatching, hunting, fishing and trapping. A canoe launch is present at the parking facility on the north side of the river.  visit site >>   Utica Marsh Wildlife Interpretive Area 213-acre urban wildlife sanctuary with wetlands and trails along the Mohawk River/Barge Canal.  visit site >>   WaterforD Peebles Island State Park 158 acre park at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers; spectacular river and rapids views from trails that traverse gently rolling and wooded landscape. Primarily upland oak forest, with several small wetlands and open grassland habitat. Trails open for walking and jogging. Also: picnicking, fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoing. visit site >>	Mohawk and Hudson Valleys           Share