A Bird Watching, Paddling Adventure Awaits!

Early morning on the Chattahoochee River is one of the best times to observe many species of birds. A canoe ride through the wetlands brings one up close and personal to the wetland habitat in which many birds nest, feed and migrate. The Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) invites you to take a leisurely morning paddle through the marshes to explore what birds one can find.

Alicia Evans, one of the program guides and a seasoned birder, says "Being surrounded by birdsong with binoculars in hand - make a morning paddle on the Chattahoochee a unique way to start the day". Herons, warblers, flycatchers and vireos, beautiful and vocal in the morning mist blanketing the river, welcome you and your canoe to join them in and along the water.

Participants will learn to identify different bird species by sight and sound while enjoying the coolness of the morning and the peacefulness of the river. The trip will focus specifically on birds in the area and exploring the hidden backwaters along the river – a treat for birders of any skill-level! Don't forget to bring your own binoculars or you can borrow a pair from CNC!

This program will be led by local bird experts and a canoe guide from CNC. The program will occur on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The cost is $40 for general public and $30 for members of the Chattahoochee Nature Center (price is per person and includes admission to CNC). All equipment is provided.  Participants must be able to swim and paddle their own canoe and be at least 6 years old. No prior canoeing experience is necessary.

Pre-Registration is required. Visit www.chattnaturecenter.org/river-canoe-trips for more information and to register online. Call CNC Scheduling office at 770-992-2055 x 237 for assistance.