Braddock Bay Bird Observatory is a non-profit organization dedicated to ornithological research, education, and conservation. Located on the south shore of Lake Ontario in upstate New York, our avian research facility bands thousands of songbirds each spring and fall in an effort to better understand their migratory behavior and ecology.

The run rises over a shrubby field, revealing a riot of colorful bushes and a Purple Martin house against a blue sky.

2025 Annual Meeting

Please join us on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. for our dynamic Annual Membership Meeting.

Become a Member

Show your committment to avian research by becoming a member today.

Bander Education

BBBO offers a variety of training and professional development programs including organized classes and workshops, small-group and independent instruction, and NABC certification.