Ithaca, New York, home of Cornell Lab of Ornithology, was a relatively short 3-hour drive from where I lived most of my life in upstate NY. But it wasn’t till this past summer – after having lived in Florida for 10 years – that I finally had the opportunity to visit the Lab and Sapsucker Woods. What a delight to spend the day there . . . and well worth the trip!
Birders around the globe are familiar with the countless remarkable offerings of the Cornell Lab, including the All About Birds site, the Merlin Bird ID app, and the renown Macaulay Library. To learn more about the innumerable videos, programs, courses, and other resources for all age groups that they offer, click here: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The inside of the Cornell Lab Of Ornithology‘s main building is as stunning as the grounds are beautiful! Above you can see a couple of views of the very famous Wall of Birds designed and painted by Jane Kim – see much more here: Wall of Birds.
Finally, just a few images below from the many beautiful trails throughout the grounds, Sapsucker Woods. I highly recommend a visit to this very, very special place!!
Birder's Journey 
This looks like a great place to visit!
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Hi Alice! You should really try to get there sometime when you’re up in the Northeast! I haven’t seen you in such a long time – hope to get back to Green Cay in the coming week. ☀️
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It looks like a wonderful place to visit!
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Fantastic place, Deborah! I was so glad to finally have the chance to be there in person. Would love to go back someday.
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Oh, this is great. I’ve read and heard so many wonderful things about the Cornell Lab of Ornithology over the years, and visit their website weekly, and have so much respect for this organization and their contributions to the world. Your photos here were terrific. I loved seeing the famous Sapsucker Woods and the facility too. The Wall of Birds is fantastic. I liked that you included the photo of the Recordings sign too. I doubt I will ever make it to this magnificent place across the country from me, so thanks for taking me there today.
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Thank you for your really delightful and detailed comments, Jet. Although I hope you’ll get there one day, I am happy to have been able to show you around this special place a little bit!
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Good for you. I’m a little envious but one of these days I might make it there also.
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I really hope you’re able to make the trip at some point, Tanja. It’s truly a beautiful place to see, and the center of so much important work in the world of birding!
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Awesomeness! I would love to visit.
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Awesomeness is a great word for it, Cindy! Although it may take some doing to get back there again, I am determined to try to make another trip one day.
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People rarely visit the great places nearby. I had never been to the Statue of Liberty until I had been away from NYC for over 10 years 😂.
That lab and woods are holy ground 🥰.
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So true about special places that are usually visited much more by tourists and strangers than by the “natives”, Ted.
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Looks like an absolute delight for both serious and novice bird-watchers!
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Yay!! So glad you made it out there – you were in your natural habitat!
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You were my inspiration, Yaffa ♥️. I am so grateful to you for convincing me that the drive was worth it while we were in New York!
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Wow, what a fabulous experience, Carol! I use their resources regularly…very cool to see your inside view of their facilities.
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I also use their resources all the time, Ellen, as do so many of our fellow birders! Yes, it was really a treat to be there, both exploring the Sapsucker Woods trails, and the indoor facility. The tour of the building and history of the Lab was superb!
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I was more than satisfied to take the trip with you. It was a wonderful experience.
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So glad we went!
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What a wonderful place to visit! Thanks for writing about it!
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It certainly is a remarkable place, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to visit and share a little about it. Thank YOU!
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It must have been marvelous to visit and thanks also for the links.
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You are more than welcome, Carol! It was a terrific place to be in person!
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