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Bird Watching in the Mountain State
There are 300 plus species of birds that inhabit the
state during some portion of the year. More than 75 of these species
are known to breed in the state, with the remainder being migrants that
pass through or species that spend the winter here. West Virginia has a
temperate climate, diverse vegetation and dramatic topography.
Late spring through early fall is when avian
diversity is highest in the Mountain State. From April to July you can
rise early and hear the songs of the various species that breed here.
Fall and spring are good times to see birds migrating over major
waterways and along mountain ridges. Even winter affords the bird
watcher access to over 50 species that brave West Virginia’s rugged
weather.
Southern West Virginia Bird Watching
Our friends at Mavis Manor, offer
lovely accomidation for the bird watchers in Southern West Virginia.
Mavis Manor offer 3+ miles of hiking trails located on Flat Top
Mountain. The Inn Keeper being a bird lover, has 7 feeders viewable
from the house. Wild Turkey are know to inhabit the mountain side. He
even claims to have seen the Bald Eagle that lives near the area. If
you looking for the perfect getaway Mavis Manor would be it. 20 minutes
from Pipestem, and 45 from Hinton.
Click here to download the Get Started Bird Watching Brochure
The 2009 New River Birding and Nature Festival.
Apr 27- May 2 2009 for bird watching at it's finest! http://www.birding-wv.com. | 
