Winter Birding in Alabama
Tom Ress, Alabama Birding Trails Ambassador Ah, the pleasures and pain of winter birding! Winter birdwatching in Alabama can be thrilling, but it can also test the resolve of even the most dedicated birders. Pursuing non-cooperative prey, birders may b …
learn moreBirding North Alabama: The Top Spots and Surprises
Landscapes in North Alabama range from tupelo swamps to fields of wildflowers, from expansive oak and hickory forests, to the open waters of Lake Guntersville and the Tennessee River. As the habitats vary through the valley, so do the seasons. Spring b …
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Thanks to a long-term project of the Alabama Tourism Department and the Alabama Department of Conservation, Alabama has a much easier way to be part of the great eco-vacation explosion: the Alabama Birding Trails. With over 430 bird species documented …
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Fall migration is getting into full swing. There are many locations throughout Alabama that are genuine hotspots to watch as our feathered friends head south for winter. With 280 sites along all 8 of Alabama Birding Trails, what locations should you pi …
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