Hatchie BirdFest

About the Event

Schedule:

5:30 a.m: Legend of the Nightjar
US Fish and Wildlife Biologist Bob Ford
Join Bob virtually (Facebook Live) for an early morning outing listening for the nightjar.

7:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m: Bird Hike / Nature Walk
Led by birding experts, this hike is good for all experience levels. Please come prepared to spend the morning in the field. This includes binoculars, bug spray and staying hydrated, extra water is always good to have. Participants will meet at the WT Delta heritage Center and caravan to select spots on the Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge and other Haywood County locations.  This is usually a 4 hour adventure. Because you will be caravanning, for those who do not wish to stay out that long, you are welcome to leave at any point.

8:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m: Photography  Nature Walk
Led by Watt Wallace
This is a bird watching / photography opportunity to learn tips and tricks for photographing wildlife,, especially birds, while also learning identifications tips. Bring your camera and binoculars. This class will concentrate on the Oneal Lake area of the Hatchie NWR. Participants will caravan from the the WT Delta Heritage Center.

8:30 a.m - 11 a.m: Bird Hike / Nature Walk
Led by birding experts, this hike is good for all experience levels, especially those just starting or concerned with staying in the field for long periods. This walk will last approximately 2.5 hours.
Participants will meet at the WT Delta heritage Center and caravan to select spots on the Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge.  Because you will be caravanning, for those who do not wish to stay out that long, you are welcome to leave at any point. Please come prepared. This includes binoculars, bug spray and staying hydrated, extra water is always good to have.

12:00 p.m: Birds of Prey
Live bird demonstrations that utilizes injured birds of prey including the Bald Eagle.
Presented by David Haggard,
Ranger Naturalist, Tennessee State Parks

1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m:
Lunch on your Own
Food Truck onsite or drive into town.
Enjoy lunch and shopping  in historic downtown Brownsville.

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