Spring Bird Hike

Bird life is abundant along the lakeshore as species make their annual trek from the wintering grounds in the south, to the nesting territories in the north. Some birds will end their journeys here to find a mate, build a nest and raise their young. It’s an incredibly exciting time of year to be a birdwatcher and this hike is timed to meet the greatest diversity of warblers, vireos, tanagers, grosbeaks and buntings. Meet Park Ranger Jamie Cameron at the Catawba River Area breezeway at 8 a.m. for a stroll around the Fox Den Loop Trail. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them and dress appropriately for the weather.