Georgia’s Top Birding Destinations
From the mountains to the coast and everywhere in between, the Georgia Birding Trail showcases Georgia’s incredible birdlife and diverse habitats, with loops spanning six unique ecoregions. Each Georgia Birding Trail site has been handpicked for its outstanding birding opportunities and habitat, amenities, and accessibility.
Explore the TrailFeatured Sites
Henderson Park
Henderson Park consists of approximately 111 acres and is accessible on two sides which are connected via walking trails. Park amenities include Lake Erin, a waterfall, soccer fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic shelters, paved and unpaved hiking trails, a dog park, the Native Plant and Wildlife Walk and Henderson Park Community Garden.
Big Dukes Pond Wildlife Management Area
Big Dukes Pond Wildlife Management Area is a conservation area situated on 1,692 acres of coastal plain with a Carolina Bay near Millen. This WMA offers multiple habitat types, including open fields, forest, and shrub-scrub. Horses, camping, and ATVs are prohibited.
Marben Public Fishing Area
The aquatic habitats include impoundments and woodland streams, supporting numerous species, including Great Blue Herons, Double-crested Cormorants, Osprey, Wood Duck, and more. A diverse offering of terrestrial habitats include upland hardwoods, bottomland hardwoods, mixed pine / hardwood forests, pine plantation, and fields that support Indigo Bunting, numerous woodpecker species, and more.
Let’s Go Birding
Birding is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the world for good reason – it is low cost, can be done anywhere at any time, brings us closer to nature, and benefits both our physical and mental health.
Get StartedNews From The Trail
The Year of the Georgia Birding Trail
March 11, 2026
The Georgia House of Representatives recognized 2026 as the Year of the Georgia Birding Trail, celebrating a new statewide initiative led by Birds Georgia honoring the organization’s centennial year.
Yellow-breasted Chat
February 9, 2026
The Yellow-breasted Chat offers a cascade of song in the spring, when males deliver streams of whistles, cackles, chuckles, and gurgles with the fluidity of improvisational jazz.
Willet
February 9, 2026
Piercing calls and distinctive wing markings make the otherwise subdued Willet one of our most conspicuous large shorebirds.
Are you ready to start birding?
Birding is a wonderful hobby that anyone can enjoy. Whether you’re watching birds from your window or exploring new places, every bird you see adds to your experience and knowledge. So grab your binoculars, head outside, and start your birding adventure today!
Georgia Bird Fest Summit
The Georgia Bird Fest Summit is coming home to the ATL! We’ll convene at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on April 26 for the third annual Georgia Bird Fest Summit.
View Event DetailsPiping Plover
This small, pale shorebird blends into sandy beaches where it nests. With a short orange bill and black neck band, the Piping Plover runs quickly along the surf chasing insects.
About the Trail
The Georgia Birding Trail is the legacy project of Birds Georgia in celebration of the group’s Centennial anniversary in 2026, created as a lasting gift to Georgia’s people and wildlife. The Trail is supported in part by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division and State Parks and Historic Sites.
