Birding at NWC
Birds are for everyone
Birding Hotspot
Newman Wetlands Center’s Boardwalk Trail travels through wetland and forest habitats, providing an excellent place to spot a variety of bird species. NWC’s short, accessible trails make it a great location for beginners and experienced birders. Other nearby hotspots include E. L. Huie Jr. Holding Pond Complex, Shamrock and Blalock Reservoirs and Recreation Area, and Nash Farm Park.
Click here to learn more about wildlife viewing opportunities on other Clayton County Water Authority properties.
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Common Birds of NWC
Mallard
Wood Duck
Canada Goose
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Osprey (Spring & Summer)
Red-winged Blackbird
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Towhee
Scarlet Tanager (Spring & Summer)
House Finch
Eastern Phoebe
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow (Winter)
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Parula (Spring & Summer)
Louisiana Waterthrush (Spring & Summer)
Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Winter)
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Red-headed Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Spring & Summer)
American Crow