Both American and Least Bittern have been seen here. Osprey, Caspian Tern will often drop in from the lake fairly regularly and Kingfisher. Mergansers and Wood Ducks cruise the water. Please obey the appropriate signs and drive up the hill only where indicated. From here visitor signs will guide you through the short walk to the North Lookout.
Observers gather here on days with easterly, all of the southerly component and west winds.
This is the place where hawk watching at Derby Hill began. The property at the North Lookout was originally purchased by Syracuse University. It later was passed on to the Nature Conservancy who eventually turned it over to Onondaga Audubon Society. The cottage is open to the public. Please, feel free to sign-in and take a Derby Hill Brochure.