WTARS is Alabama A&M University’s research farm; it is a 970-acre property with lots of open grassland and pasture areas, plus small patches of forest. It is one of the best places in the state to observe open country birds and always makes for a great trip (our most popular). Species we’ll likely see or […]

We will explore the Leighton area and Town Creek, targeting shorebird migrants, whose movement through our area should be strong at this time of year. Our success will depend largely on water levels and weather. We’ll meet at the Ingalls Boat Harbor Pavilion in Decatur. From the direction of Huntsville, cross the river bridge and […]

NABS has actually led a few trips to the Guntersville area during spring and fall migration, but it’s been a long time and we are overdue for an outing there. We’ll visit several places we’ve birded before, including the south side of Guntersville Dam, the Guntersville City waterfront and Guntersville State Park. We should see […]