If you carefully keep your bird records by county, be sure to use the specific hotspots at Lake Flower so that the birds will be assigned to the proper county. The hotspot for the Boat Launch is in Essex County, although the county line bisects the boat launch itself. The hotspot for Lake Flower is in Franklin County. 

Lake Flower is a great body of water to paddle around with no destination in mind. It is especially popular for people using paddleboards and kayaks. Located in the center of downtown Saranac Lake, the paddle offers a great view of the downtown area and the mountain ranges. If you choose to venture toward Oseetah Lake you will get more of a feel for the natural environment and have the opportunity to observe birds including great blue herons, common loons, seagulls, and other wildlife. At the southern end of the lake you will encounter bog areas with white water lilies and other bog plants. Much of the land around Lake Flower is privately owned. 

Canoers and kayakers can put-in at the boat launch on NY-86 or on Lake Flower Avenue near the tennis courts. There is also a two lane motorboat launch and parking at the launch.