Taking flight in winter: Christmas Bird Count in the Smokies
When winter settles over the Great Smoky Mountains, the landscape might appear quiet and still. Leaves are gone, roots and bulbs sleep beneath the frost, and the air grows crisp. But for those who look closely, the Smokies still hums with life—especially birds. Each year, from December 14 through January 5, the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count invites bird lovers to take part in
Smokies Life
October 30, 2025
