L AKE MOOMAW
BIRDING IN BATH COMMON BIRDS
Blackburnian Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Blue Jay
Blue-headed Vireo
Brown Creeper
Cerulean Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Common Merganser
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Hooded Warbler
Least Flycatcher
Magnolia Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Veery
Willow Flycatcher
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
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Birding ent husiasts will f ind t hat Bat h County, Virginia, of f ers a peaceful retreat to discover a var iety of birds t hroughout t he year. Between t he George Washington and Jef f erson National Forests, War m Spr ings Mountain Preser ve, and Dout hat S tate Par k , 89% of t he county is protected land. These diverse ecosystems create t he per f ect habitats for migrator y and resident birds. Whet her you're a seasoned birder or a casual obser ver, Bat h County's vast networ k of trails provides countless opportunities to spot dif f erent species, from t he Scar let Tanager to t he Red-shouldered Hawk and more.
Rough-legged Hawk
Juvenile Golden Eagle
1. American Kestrel
2. Bald Eagle
3. Baltimore Oriole
4. Belted Kingfisher
5. Eastern Bluebird
6. Golden Eagle
7. Great Blue Heron
8. Hooded Warbler
9. Indigo Bunting
10. Killdeer
11. Mallard
12. Northern Mockingbird
13. Osprey
14. Red-Tailed Hawk
15. Rough-legged Hawk
16. Roughed Grouse
17. Scarlet Tanager
18. Tufted Titmouse
Popular Bath County Trails
Ingalls Overlook Trail - Trail Length: 2.4 miles round trip; difficulty - easy
Cascades Gorge Hike - Trail length: 1.9 miles round trip; difficulty - easy
Blue Suck Falls - Trail length: 9.4 miles round trip; difficulty - hard
Fallings Springs Falls - Trail length: 0 miles; difficulty - easy
Hidden Valley Nature Trail - Trail length: 5.1 miles round trip, difficulty - medium
Lake Moomaw Gathright Dam Visitor Center - 10 miles of various trails, difficulty varies
Bolar Loop Trail - Trail length: 2.6 miles round trip, difficulty - hard
Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains of Western Virginia, Bath County offers rich history, picturesque villages, and breathtaking views. Notable highlights include The Omni Homestead Resort, the oldest resort in America, Troddenvale at Oakley Farm, and the historic Warm Springs Pools, America's first spa.
Everything is deeper in Bath - whether it be the mineral rich pools, sustainable farm to table dining, or 200 years of history. Visitors and locals alike soak it up and unwind.
Wondering just how rural Bath County is? It's the only county in Virginia without a traffic light!
CERULEAN WARBLER