Beaver Lake Nuthatch (1)

Birdwatching at FENCE

Birdwatching is a wonderful way to slow down, explore, and connect with the natural world. At FENCE, our wooded trails, open spaces, and changing seasons offer opportunities to discover the birds that call the foothills home, along with those passing through during migration. Whether you're an experienced birder or simply curious about the wildlife around you, there's always something new to see, hear, and learn at FENCE.

FENCE is proud to partner with Kevin Burke of Carolina Nature Tours for seasonal guided bird walks throughout the year. Whether you're new to birding or an experienced birder, Kevin's walks provide a fun and educational opportunity to discover the incredible birdlife found at FENCE.

Be sure to check our Calendar of Events for upcoming bird walks and special birding programs.

Birds at FENCE

Common sightings include:

broadwingedhawk

Broad Winged Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk (1)

Red Tailed Hawk

chimneyswift

Chimney Swift

mourningdove

Mourning Dove

redbelliedwoodpecker

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

flicker

Northern Flicker

phroebe

Eastern Phoebe

downywoodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

easternbluebird

Eastern Bluebird

crow

American Crow

carolinawren

Carolina Wren

barnswallow

Barn Swallow

yelloethroat

Common Yellowthroat

goldfinch

American Goldfinch

brownthrasher

Brown Thrasher

yellowrumpedwarbler

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

songsparrow

Song Sparrow

chippingsparrow

Chipping Sparrow

cardinal

Northern Cardinal

whitethroatedsparrow

White-Throated Sparrow