Carvins Cove Recreation Area – Upperside

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Description

Elevation: 1238 ft.

While similar to the main entrance to the reservoir, this upper area allows access to the woodland areas to the north of the reservoir. A few trails may be accessed here, but it is advisable to stop by the main entrance to get a trail map. Birding this area is likely to produce pileated woodpecker, northern flicker, and perhaps eastern screech-owl.

Directions

From Whispering Pines Park, travel northeast along Rt. 918 for 0.4 miles to Rt.740/Carvins Cove Road. Continue 2.2 miles to Bennett Spring Trailhead.

Location & Directions

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Site Information

Birds Recently Seen at Carvins Cove Recreation Area – Upperside (as reported to eBird)

  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
  • Downy Woodpecker
  • Pileated Woodpecker
  • Blue Jay
  • Carolina Chickadee
  • Tufted Titmouse
  • Ruby-crowned Kinglet
  • Golden-crowned Kinglet
  • White-breasted Nuthatch
  • American Goldfinch

Seasonal Bird Observations

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