Where to see a Bald-faced Hornet in New York

The Bald-faced Hornet is recorded in the counties of 197 New York state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Fillmore Glen State Park
2. Cayuga Lake State Park
3. Howland Island Wildlife Management Area
4. Sampson State Park
5. Lodi Point State Park
6. Seneca Lake State Park
7. Bear Swamp State Forest
8. Summer Hill State Forest
9. Fair Haven Beach State Park
10. Long Point State Park – Finger Lakes
11. Three Falls State Park
12. Chimney Bluffs State Park
13. Beechwood State Park
14. Five Ponds Wilderness Area
15. Higley Flow State Park
16. Eel Weir State Park
17. Degrasse State Forest
18. Coles Creek State Park
19. Cedar Island State Park
20. Trout Lake State Forest
21. Donnerville State Forest
22. Silver Hill State Forest
23. Orebed Creek State Forest
24. Saint Lawrence State Park
25. Taylor Creek State Forest

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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