More Great Spots to Watch Birds in Spring

Important Bird Areas, Birding Trails and national wildlife refuges are three places to start looking

  • NWF Staff
  • Apr 14, 2010
Throughout the country, there are countless good places to watch birds on the move during spring migration. To locate a spot near you, check out these online resources:

*The National Wildlife Refuge System

*Important Bird Areas

*The nationwide Birding Trails system








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