Welcome to the 2026 John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest, celebrating the extraordinary birdlife of the Alabama Coast. Now in its twenty-third year and proudly hosted by Alabama Audubon, BirdFest brings together birders, families, and nature lovers to experience peak spring migration while inspiring the protection of the region’s unique habitats. We are excited to offer a mix of fan favorites from the past as well as new trips!

All proceeds from Coastal BirdFest support our Coastal Bird Stewardship Program!

Registration closes on April 16, 2026

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Special Guest & Keynote: Bonner Black

Join us on Thursday, April 23, for a special evening featuring award-winning Nashville-based singer-songwriter Bonner Black, who will be our keynote speaker and performer, as well as one of our birding guides. Bonner brings her dual passions for music and birding to the stage, and with more than 127,000 followers and 20 million+ views on social media, she’s built a vibrant community around her bird-themed videos and original music. Don’t miss this unique blend of storytelling, song, and nature!

At Alabama Coastal BirdFest she will share an inspiring keynote, “Beyond the Birds” (originally presented at the Delta Birding Festival in Catalonia, Spain), perform an acoustic set of her songs, and co-lead several festival events.

This opening celebration for Coastal BirdFest will include a social hour, drinks, and dinner. Tickets will be on sale soon.