TAKE FLIGHT
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irders are encouraged to bring their binoculars and eagle eyes to
the Golden Isles, as you never know what you might see! More
than 330 species can be found among the marshes shaded by oak
trees, including herons, egrets, roseate spoonbills and bald eagles.
The Colonial Coast Birding Trail is a network of 18 stops from
Savannah in the north to St. Marys in the south, each offering a different
viewpoint. Included are state parks and sites like Hofwyl-Broadfield
Plantation in Brunswick, an 1800s rice plantation. Don’t miss the na-
ture trail from the visitor’s center that follows along the marsh’s edge.
The Audubon Society has recognized Jekyll and Little St. Simons
islands for their bird habitats. Hundreds of species have been spotted
on Little St. Simons Island , which hosts annual birding days, evening
owl prowls, and more at its nature sanctuary along the Atlantic Migratory
Flyway. Brunswick also has opportunities for spotting friendly fowl.
Altama Plantation Wildlife Management Area is one of the most
ecologically diverse habitats in the southeast and boasts the highest
documented number of rare plants, animals, and natural community
occurrences in Georgia.
Bald Eagles
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Roseate Spoonbill
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