A Few Tips to Get You Started...

Bird and nature watching is an outdoor sport - bring your gear and be prepared to have fun! The mornings start outdoors at 6am and the days are spent in the mountains at various elevations and physical environments. Mornings can be quite cool, afternoons quite warm, and a spring shower may pop up. You never know what we're going to get into.

Gear Ideas
- binoculars
- camera
- spotting scope
- field guide(s)
- sunglasses
- hat with a visor
- rain jacket
- hiking shoes
- sunblock
- insect repellant
- allergy medicine
- personal emergency medical kit
- toiletries
- travel snacks
- battery chargers
- notebook and pencil
- refillable water bottle

Clothing Ideas
- chilly Appalachian mornings and warm afternoons... most days require layers
- jacket
- gloves/scarf
- pants
- shorts
- long and short sleeved shirts
- comfortable clothes and shoes for down-time

Health Safety
- hand sanitizer
- masks
- disinfectant wipes
- thermometer

We look forward to hosting and birding with you during your spring migration stopover!
(*with our best, big cheesy grins, and we mean it*)

- Upon Festival check-in you will receive a t-shirt, bird species checklist, name tag and personal itinerary.
- Registered participants receive an emailed itinerary; in April additional details and maps to review, print, and bring with you.
- We provide lunch, water and snacks on field trips. Bring your own favorites.