Birds of Lula Lake: A Guided Birding Hike

Join us for a guided birding hike at Lula Lake and discover the tools, techniques, and resources to become a more confident birder. We’ll cover helpful digital tools for identifying and recording bird sightings, share information about local birding hotspots and upcoming regional events, and discuss best practices for birding ethically on both public and private lands. We’ll also provide tips on using binoculars and spotting scopes, including how and when to use each. Whether you’re new to birding or have more experience, the depth of the program can be tailored to the group’s interests and skill level. This will be an easy, short hike of up to two miles max.

About the Guide: Kent Pennington is a local birder who has been birding since grade school. He is a member and officer of the Tennessee Ornithological Society and holds a degree in Biology from Southern Adventist University, where he currently volunteers as a fly-fishing instructor. Kent is passionate about bird conservation and sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for birding with others.

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Location: 5000 Lula Lake Road, Lookout Mountain GA 30750.

Arrival Time: The gate will open at 7:45 a.m. ET. Please arrive no later than 8:15 a.m. The gate will close at 8:15 a.m., and anyone arriving after that time will not be permitted to enter.

Bring: Your own smart phone with the eBird app downloaded. Closed toe shoes, plenty of water (there are no water stations on site), the ability to walk independently on uneven terrain approximately 1-2 miles, comfortable attire for outdoor activity in a forested area. Optional: Trekking poles, bugspray/sinscreen, binoculars, a notepad and pen to record your observations.

Registration: Registration is required. This is a free event, but please consider making a donation at checkout using the "add on" option. Donations go directly back to maintaining the trails owned by Lula Lake Land Trust, a conservation-focused non-profit organization working hard to protect over 4,000 acres of land on Lookout Mountain, GA. Thank you for your support!

Cancellations: Please do not register if you're not 100% sure you can make it! This is a very popular event and there are others who would love to take your spot if you can't attend. If you are registered for this event and cannot make it, please let us know ASAP by contacting: daniel@lulalake.org or by calling (706)-820-0520.

Allergies: *Please note that we do see quite a bit of yellowjackets nested in the ground during the warmer months, so if you are allergic to bee stings, please bring your own EpiPen as we do not carry them on site.

Any questions can be directed to: daniel@lulalake.org.