Event
Bird Program: Sparking Your Passion
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.000000, -85.000000
Interpretation and Education building is found across the courtyard from Bandy Creek Visitor Center off Bandy Creek Road and Hwy 297 in the Tennessee District of the park.
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Program time reflects eastern standard time zone.
Description
Join a Ranger in the Interpretation Building at Bandy Creek for a one-hour indoor program to learn the basics of birding. During this program you will learn the important role birds have in our world, how to choose the right binoculars, and bird ettique.
Next, learn how to properly identify the different species of birds by using field guides and apps on your phone.
Finally, join the Ranger for a one-hour walk around the easy 1.4-mile Bandy Creek Loop where you will explore nature as you look and listen for the many different species of birds found in Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area.
Bring bug spray, water, and wear comfortable shoes.
This program in worth 7 points on the GO BIG Challenge.
Reservation or Registration: No
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