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Western Carolina University

Birding

A guide to looking for birds in and around WCU.

Free apps & websites

Books in Hunter Library

Most bird-related nonfiction is in QL 671.C87 - QL 698.95 W45 on the ground floor.

Thanks to a donation and grant from HPAS, the library is pleased to feature the following books:

Prime birding spots

In and around WCU:

WCU’s picnic shelter & intramural fields
Located across the street/creek from the football stadium and the Ramsey Center. 

Trails behind NCCAT 
Address: 276 Nccat Dr, Cullowhee

Judaculla Rock
Address: 552 Judaculla Rock Rd, Cullowhee

Monteith Farmstead & Community Park
Address: 100 W. Hometown Place, Dillsboro


In the region:

Community birding

There are several local birding groups in this region. These groups are open to all and regularly offer free birding walks to the public. (They often have a few pairs of binoculars to lend out to those who need them.)