Great Backyard Bird Count
Johnson Ferry Unit North entrance of Chattahoochee River NRA
Saturday, February 18, 2012
9 AM – 12 PM

http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/

Ever have trouble identifying those flitting warblers high in the trees? Come participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count (highlight as hyperlink to http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/ ) while discovering the many fascinating birds that inhabit the wetlands at Johnson Ferry, one of metro Atlanta’s best wildlife viewing areas. During a brief tutorial, Atlanta Audubon naturalists will provide tips on how to identify bird species by sight and sound and how to conduct your own 15-minute backyard bird count at home. Guided walks will begin at the pavilion at 9:15, 10:15, and 11:15. We will submit our counts via the GBBC website to be included in the national tally. Craft tables will be open to kids of all ages, weather permitting.

The bird walks and tutorial are geared toward beginner birders and children ages 7 and up, however all are welcome to attend. Binoculars will be available to borrow, but you may want to bring a notebook and a camera.

Location: We will meet at the pavilion at the Johnson Ferry unit, North entrance, located across from Columns Drive on Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta GA 30068. Detailed directions can be found at http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/unitdirections.htm. Restrooms and water fountains are available at the pavilion.

There is a $3 daily park entrance fee. This is not required for vehicles displaying a current Annual Park Pass. Reservations are required; please call 678-538-1200 to make your reservation.