Coastal Georgia is known for many things, not the least of which is the abundance of birds that make their homes here. With its vast network of rivers, marshes and barrier islands, Brunswick and The Golden Isles provide habitats for hundreds of species of birds.
Learn all about them and
other coastal wildlife at the Coastal Birding and Nature Festival, Oct. 8-12. This year's festival includes a great variety of field trips and seminars, led by birding and nature exhibits from throughout the U.S. This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Don Kroodsma, who will share the glories of "The Singing Life of Birds."
Nature Day, Sat. Oct. 10 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, will include raptor shows, kids art activities, exhibitors, and more. Several area hotels are offering special rates for festival attendees. For more information, visit http://www.coastalgeorgiabirding.org/index.html* * *
Who's watching whom?
Do you know that our little section of the Georgia coast is
considered a birding hot spot? Of course you do! Bird watching – or, birding – is a wonderful pastime that offers plenty of exercise and enjoyment with minimal impact on you or the environment. And you don't have to go far at all to do it.
There are at least a dozen good places to go birding in our area: Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation and the Earth Day Nature Trail in Brunswick: Gould's Inlet and the John Gilbert Nature Trail on St. Simons Island; Clam Creek and St. Andrews recreation areas on Jekyll Island and, of course, Little St. Simons Island just to name a few.
Each of these are spots along the Georgia Coast Birding Trail, which was established by the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources non-game wildlife division seven years ago. To see a map of the trail, go here.
The best place to get started on your birding adventure is Wild Birds Unlimited, located in the Pier Road Shops on Jekyll Island. These folks know their birds, and they are happy to share that passion with you. They'll help you find the good spots, help you pick the right equipment and suggest other local experts who offer guided nature walks, cruises and more. Call 635-3933 or visit them online.
Do you know that our little section of the Georgia coast is
considered a birding hot spot? Of course you do! Bird watching – or, birding – is a wonderful pastime that offers plenty of exercise and enjoyment with minimal impact on you or the environment. And you don't have to go far at all to do it.There are at least a dozen good places to go birding in our area: Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation and the Earth Day Nature Trail in Brunswick: Gould's Inlet and the John Gilbert Nature Trail on St. Simons Island; Clam Creek and St. Andrews recreation areas on Jekyll Island and, of course, Little St. Simons Island just to name a few.
Each of these are spots along the Georgia Coast Birding Trail, which was established by the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources non-game wildlife division seven years ago. To see a map of the trail, go here.
The best place to get started on your birding adventure is Wild Birds Unlimited, located in the Pier Road Shops on Jekyll Island. These folks know their birds, and they are happy to share that passion with you. They'll help you find the good spots, help you pick the right equipment and suggest other local experts who offer guided nature walks, cruises and more. Call 635-3933 or visit them online.
