Bald eagles seek lakes and rivers with fish to eat and tall trees for nesting. When spooked, the croak of the great blue heron echoes across the marsh in the Apalachicola National Forest. Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Along wetland edges, watch the heron fish for dinner. Early morning during the spring months is the best time to catch a glimpse of the red-cockaded woodpecker. If you are looking for a specific bird, learn what habitat it prefers and what season of the year it is most likely to be seen in your region.
National forests provide habitats for many species of birds.
Binoculars are as important to birding as a fly rod is to fly fishing. A standard size of binoculars for birding is 7x35. A field guide, available at national forest district ranger stations and visitor centers, is a must.