Alabama Audubon’s Black Belt Birding Initiative works to bring the economic and environmental benefits of bird-based ecotourism to one of the country’s most economically challenged rural areas. Through field trips, special events, research partnerships, and national outreach, we’re leveraging our organization’s expert staff and statewide reach to make a positive difference for the Black Belt’s birds and the people who love them. Support our Black Belt Birding Initiative today at alaudubon.org/black-belt-giving. Click here to sign up to receive emails about our Black Belt Birding Initiative.
Registration now open for our Black Belt Birding Festival August 7th!
Grab your spot at alaudubon.org/blackbeltfestival.
2021 Black Belt Birding Festival Applications
Click here for our volunteer application. Volunteers get free admission!
Click here for our vendor expo application. Applications due by July 2nd. Priority given to vendors serving the Black Belt region.
Check out the video from our July 2019 Hale County Birding Tour below and see why the Alabama Black Belt is America’s hottest new birding destination.
Video courtesy Mike Fernandez/Audubon.org
Watch our 2020 Fall Audubon Talk: Black Birders and the Deep South panel discussion moderated by our Black Belt Coordinator Meg Ford by clicking here.
Partners
The Joe Farm (Connecting with Birds and Nature Tours)
Book a private tour on this 200+ acre farm located in Newbern, Alabama.
Your gateway into Selma offering you lodging via the Woolworth Lofts, Self Guided Audio Tours through our app, Private Set Tours with a local guide, and Private Tailored Tours made to fit your specific interests.