Many of these apps can identify birds by photos or sound. There are countless apps and websites that have become essential tools for both amateur and more-than-amateur birders. It’s hard to see the birds if you can’t see the birds, right? Here are some good binoculars + scopes:īirdwatching in 2018 is much improved by technology. This hobby is all about visuals + listening. Bins are important, though, so you should invest in something that will give you the best experience. You could spend some hard coin on binoculars - and you should spend what you can afford - but there’s no reason to spend $1,000+ on optics unless you get seriously into the hobby. “Peterson Field Guide to Birds” by Roger Tory Peterson “The Sibley Guide to Birds” by David Allen Sibley “The Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America” by Kenn Kaufman A field guide is more than just a book about birds, it’s also a quick way for you to reference what your eyes are seeing. It’s true about many things in life but especially so in birding: a little knowledge can go a long way. You can visit our local birding parks, but some of the most relaxing opportunities happen right in your own backyard. The Chattanooga region is a birder’s mecca with year-round opportunities to view a variety of species. Click here for more information.īut birdwatching isn’t just limited to this weekend. Not only is it an opportunity to view these stunning birds up close, but it’s also a celebration of their rebound from near extinction - fewer than 1,000 birds existed in 1940.Īdmission to the festival is free.
#ANY RESCUE BIRDS AVAILABLE IN THE CHATTANOOGA AREA FREE#
Guests can ride a free shuttle from the center to the refuge.
at the Hiwassee Refuge and Birchwood Community Center. The 2019 Sandhill Crane Festival is Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. More than 20,000 sandhill cranes have trumpeted ( audibly) into the region as a part of their annual migration. This weekend, eager birdwatchers will gather in the small Birchwood community (at the Hiwassee Refuge about 45-minutes from downtown) to witness a majestic display of nature.
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