The Georgia Important Bird Areas Program dedicated the Pine Mountain Ridge as
an Important Bird Area (IBA) on Saturday, May 6th, 2007.
The Pine Mt. Ridge includes Roosevelt's Little White House and FD Roosevelt State Park and is the southernmost tip of the Appalachian Mountains so it is a significance starting point in Spring or end point in Fall for migratory birds using this mountain chain in their travels.
It is also one of the most southern breeding locations for Worm-eating Warblers and Scarlet Tanagers.
The National Fish Hatchery provides an incredible water feature with all of the ponds and trail that encompasses the hatchery. There is a wildlife viewing area located there also.
How To Count - It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Plan to count birds for at least 15 minutes during February 16–19, 2007. Count birds at as many places and on as many days as you like—just keep a separate list of counts for each day and/or location.
2. Count the greatest number of individuals of each species that you see together at any one time, and write it down. (If you'd like to see a regional bird checklist, click here.)
3. Enter your results through the internet at
www.birdsource.org