With five state parks, two state forests and the Monongahela National Forest, there’s no shortage of trails and overlooks to spot some of our many unique species.
Birds are among the easiest wildlife to locate and study because they are relatively easy to find. Many are colorful or have songs which alert you to where they might be settled on a tree branch. Some travel in large groups, are active during the day and can be studied from a reasonable distance, sometimes even without binoculars.
If you’ve forgotten your field guide or your binoculars, don’t worry, the Pocahontas County Free Libraries will be glad to loan you books, binoculars, GPS units or fishing poles while you’re here. Just go to the Marlinton Library to rent equipment you may need on your birding ventures.
Whether you are looking for an elusive Olive-sided Flycatcher or beginning your discovery into birding, Pocahontas County is an excellent place to discover the unexpected.
Links
Brooks Bird Club
WVDNR Birding Information
Birdwatchers Digest
U.S. Forest Service: Birds and Bird Watching