Brandon Farm & Taff Road

Georgia · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Brandon Farm & Taff Road is a productive birding destination in Georgia, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, and Lesser Scaup among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Mallard Ring-necked Duck Lesser Scaup Eurasian Collared-Dove Killdeer

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

6/14/2026Brandon Farm & Taff Rd.1 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

6/12/2026Hill Rd, Acworth1 observed

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

6/10/2026Pleasant Valley VPA--West Tract1 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

6/8/2026Leone Hall Price Park, Kennesaw6 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

6/5/2026Pleasant Valley Rd. Marsh3 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

6/5/2026Brandon Farm & Taff Rd.2 observed

Roseate Spoonbill

Platalea ajaja

6/3/2026Lake Acworth1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

146/16/2026

Mourning Dove

16/16/2026

Chimney Swift

26/16/2026

Killdeer

26/16/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/16/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/16/2026

Blue Jay

16/16/2026

Carolina Chickadee

16/16/2026

Tree Swallow

16/16/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

16/16/2026

Barn Swallow

206/16/2026

Cliff Swallow

106/16/2026

Carolina Wren

16/16/2026

European Starling

106/16/2026

Brown Thrasher

26/16/2026

Northern Mockingbird

66/16/2026

American Robin

66/16/2026

House Finch

56/16/2026

American Goldfinch

16/16/2026

Grasshopper Sparrow

36/16/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Brandon Farm & Taff Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit Brandon Farm & Taff Road for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Brandon Farm & Taff Road?▼

Notable species at Brandon Farm & Taff Road include Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Killdeer. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Brandon Farm & Taff Road?▼

Birding at Brandon Farm & Taff Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Brandon Farm & Taff Road?▼

Brandon Farm & Taff Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.