Savage Gulf State Park

Description: Birding Canoe Float

Location: Savage Gulf State Park

Join Ranger Jamie on a birding canoe float at Three Forks Lake. We will be meeting at the Savage Gulf North Trailhead (1183 Stone Door Road Beersheba Springs, TN 37305) at 8:00 a.m. We will begin the morning with a short hike to the Three Forks Lake where we will access the canoes and begin the float. The hike to and from the lake will be an approximate 2-mile roundtrip hike and is considered moderate. We will canoe around the lake for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours before hiking back to the Savage Gulf North Trailhead parking lot.

We will discuss birds we see, common backyard birds, waterfowl, and common birds in the park. Binoculars are highly recommended, but not required. The park will NOT be providing binoculars and participants must bring their own if they so choose.

The park will provide canoes, life jackets, and paddles. Please wear shoes you do not mind getting wet. Please bring water, snacks, bug spray, and anything else that you may need for the duration of the program. 

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New and experienced birders alike enjoy using the Merlin app for birding. The ranger will be using this tool during the program, and encourage participants to use it, too. Learn more about the app here (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/).

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Please note that in the case of inclement weather (rain, high wind, snow, etc.) this program will be cancelled and a refund issued.