Date: September 21 - 22 5th Annual Flock to the Rock on Chimney State Rock Park (No additional cost with paid Park admission; “Early Bird” Watch is extra) The region’s premier fall migration birding event held at Chimney Rock, a birder’s paradise and official site on the NC Birding Trail. Featuring live Birds of Prey programs with a Red-tailed Hawk and Great Horned Owl, this weekend includes bird walks guided by local experts, workshops ranging from bird photography to hummingbirds and family nature walks. Kids can get in on the fun too, dissecting owl pellets to see what these birds of prey eat.
Chimney Rock State Park is home to 130+ species of birds throughout the year, including warblers, vireos, tanagers, woodpeckers, thrushes, owls and birds of prey, including the Peregrine Falcon. This prime birding weekend coincides with the annual hawk migration when dozens, sometimes hundreds, of hawks can be seen during their flight south.
For optimal bird watching, enjoy a 7:30 AM “Early Bird” Migration Watch on a 2+ hour walk. As a before-hours activity, the cost is $20 for Adults (includes day admission) or $5 for Passholders, call (800) 277-9611 to register.
Get links for lodging and complete visitor information on the Chimney Rock NC Guide.
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