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CRNRA--Cochran Shoals Unit
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Tips for birding Cochran Shoals Unit
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is comprised of a series of protected areas along the Chattahoochee River corridor in the metro Atlanta area. Each unit is maintained by the National Park Service. The Cochran Shoals Unit in Cobb County is used daily by runners and cyclists. It's also a favorite spot for birders and is worth the effort to make a few evasive maneuvers to see the birds.

The Cochran Shoals unit is one of the key Atlanta Audubon sites for spring and fall migration, second only to Kennesaw Mountain. Wetland warblers can be found here. During the height of migration, the species totals here reach the high 60s, with occasional major finds popping up such as Olive-sided Flycatcher and Lincoln's Sparrow in the fall and Connecticut Warbler in the spring. All of Georgia's woodpeckers except the Red-cockaded are found here.

Cochran Shoals is located on the west bank of the Chattahoochee, just north of I-285, making it easy to find on the map at 10 o'clock" on the Perimeter. Take I-285 to the Northside-Powers Ferry Rd. exit (exit 22). If you are going west on I-285, turn right at the first light onto Interstate North Parkway. Stay on this road as it curves west, through an intersection and crosses the river. After crossing, the parking lot is an immediate right. If you are going east on I-285, continue east to the second light, then turn left (north) and cross the bridge over I-285 and continue through the traffic light on the other side onto Interstate North Parkway, then continue with instructions above. From this lot, a wide trail leads north along the river for about 1.5 miles before ending in a residential development. The trail loops around to come back out near the beginning point, for a nice overall 3-mile course. A wetland boardwalk and marsh trail are spurs off the main trail. There is a $3 parking fee using the pay boxes in the parking lots or a $25 annual pass from the Park Service. From Atlanta Audubon Society

About Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is rich in natural and human history, each influenced by the river's pervasive force. Usually clear, cold, and slow moving, the river sometimes plunges as a muddy torrent through its rockbound shoals. For centuries people have been drawn to the river for a source of water, food, and transportation, and in more recent times for power to sustain the mills, factories, and homes built along its banks.

Wild plants and animals, native to the area, are abundant in the park. Visit the park often to see the ever changing show that the plant life has to offer. Some animals you will see every time you visit and some, like the playful river otter, will delight you with a rare appearance. From Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area webpage

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