Birding Information

CVNWR/ K. Sturm

Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Birding Opportunities

USFWS/W.F. Kubichek

Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge offers great opportunities to view more than 200 bird species. Our trail and road system provides views to a variety of habitats including: wetlands, grasslands, shrublands, and forests. Click here to see a list of Recent Sightings.

Can you identify these 3 species? Click on the pictures below to find out

Matt Orsie

Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Bird Checklist

Canaan Valley National Wildlife Birding by Trail Checklist: lists compiled for each trail based on observations from Refuge biologists and volunteers. Click on trails listed below to view individual trails and associated bird checklists. For more information on trail designations view the Refuge trail map.

· Camp 70 Road

· Delta 13 Trail

· Middle Ridge Trail

· Cabin Mountain Trail

· Freeland Trail

· Beall Trail

· Idleman’s Run Trail

· Forest Road 80

· Glade Run Crossing Trails

· Brown Mountain Overlook Trail

Thanks to volunteers: Joey Herron, Matt Orsie, Frank Powers, Gary Butts, and Diane Holsinger. Their observation list made it possible to create the Refuge Birding by Trail Checklist. The Refuge does not have bird lists for all trails and welcomes additional information. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please see our contact information.

Contact Information:

Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
HC 70, Box 200
Davis, WV 26260
Phone: (304) 866-3858
Fax: (304) 866-3852

If you have any questions regarding this site, please email us at fw5rw_cvnwr@fws.gov

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