Birding
Grab your binoculars because true bird lovers will delight in catching a glimpse of the Swainson’s Warbler or the Wayne’s Warbler (a race of the Black-throated Green Warbler), two of the most secretive and least observed of all North American birds. Lucky visitors might even catch a “peep” of the White-throated Sparrow, the graceful Great Egret and even the regal Bald Eagle. Other birds of interest in the Dismal Swamp include the Wood Duck, Barred Owl, Pileated Woodpecker and Prothonotary Warbler.
We are proud of the fact that we are recognized as a part of the NC Birding Trail.
Click HERE for a printable Bird List
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Tips for Bird Identification
Use these four traits to visually identify birds in the Dismal Swamp:
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Size & Shape (Learn basic bird silhouettes)
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Color & Pattern (What stands out?)
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Behavior (How it feeds, moves, etc.)
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Habitat (Where did you observe it?)
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Beginner's Guide to Bird Watching
Home to over 100 unique species of birds, the Great Dismal Swamp is an excellent place to be a bird watcher, enjoying the outdoors and learning about the local wildlife. Expertise.com’s Beginner’s Guide To Bird Watching offers a quick introduction on how to get started, including tips on choosing a bird guide, creating your birding journal, and how to pick out a set of binoculars.