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Pileated Woodpeckers - Can be viewed yearlong in Cades Cove.
Wild Turkeys - Breeding season is in the spring and is a great time to see the males strutting in the fields of Cades Cove.
Black Bears - The best time to see black bears are from late spring through early fall. The cubs are born during the winter in the mother's winter den. Mothers will start bringing their cubs out in May and June.
Raccoons - Can be viewed throughout Cades Cove, mostly at night.
River Otters - The best place to see them is along the trail to Abrams Falls.
Coyotes - Can be seen all over Cades Cove any time of year.
Whitetail Deer - Can be seen throughout the year in Cades Cove. Fall is the breeding season and the best time to see them in the fields at Cades Cove.
Please click on each photo for a larger view.
Remember:
Please use pullouts when viewing wildlife or horses and never approach or feed any animal.
Most visitors understand that feeding wildlife is against the law, but many people do not realize that disturbing park wildlife is also a violation of federal regulations and can result in fines and arrest.
As a rule of thumb, if you approach an animal so closely that it changes its behavior, you have approached too closely. Instead use binoculars, spotting scopes and cameras with telephoto lenses to enjoy wildlife. Watch for any modification in an animal's behavior that indicates that you have approached too closely. Move away from the animal until you reach a distance at which the animal feels comfortable once again and resumes whatever activity it was engaged in before you approached.
Never feed wildlife or horses or bait animals for closer observation or photography. Feeding park wildlife usually guarantees its demise.
National and State Park Concessions Riding Stables wishes to express our gratitude to Mr. Brian Shults for allowing us to share his photography and his extensive wildlife time and location viewing tips.
Photos courtesy of Brian Shults.
Website: http://cadescovejunky1.smugmug.com/
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