Dauphin Island, dubbed “America’s Birdiest Coastal Town,” is one of the top locations in North America for viewing neotropical migrants due to two famous migrant patches—Shell Mounds and Goat Tree Reserve. Starting at Shell Mounds, we will split our time between these prominent hotspots that attract migrating songbirds. If you come to Alabama to bird, you must make a stop here! Similar Dauphin Island events run at different times each day–note the different starting times available.

16 Spots // $55.00

Dauphin Island, dubbed “America’s Birdiest Coastal Town,” is one of the top locations in North America for viewing neotropical migrants due to Shell Mound Park and Goat Tree Preserve. We will split our time between these famous birding hotspots looking for neotropical migrants. If you come to Alabama to bird, you must make a stop here! Similar Dauphin Island events run at different times each day–note the different starting times available.

16 Spots // $50.00

The Blakely Mud Lakes site is arguably one of the best shorebird stopover sites on the northern Gulf Coast. Not only does it attract large flocks of shorebirds, but migrating songbirds can be found here as well. Some of Alabama's rarest vagrants have appeared here - you just never know what might show up!

16 Spots // $50.00

Fort Morgan State Historic Site is a premier birding hotspot of global significance. After an early start at the meet-up location, we’ll bird our way to Alabama Audubon’s bird banding station. After an hour there we’ll bird the fields and woodlands within the fort area seeking neotropical migrants. We’ll finish the walk at the seawall–a.k.a. Vagrant Wall–overlooking the Gulf and marsh, a location famous for rare sightings. Similar Fort Morgan events run at different times each day–note the different starting times available.

16 Spots // $63.00

Fort Morgan State Historic Site is a premier birding hotspot of global significance. We’ll bird our way from the meet-up to Alabama Audubon’s bird banding station. After an hour there, we’ll bird the fields and woodlands within the fort area seeking neotropical migrants. Similar Fort Morgan events run at different times each day–note the different starting times available.

16 Spots // $58.00

Gulf State Park’s diverse habitats sustain many resident and migrating birds. On this tour, we’ll bird the gulf waters and beachfront, brackish-water lakes and marshes, and pine-oak woodlands. Expect to encounter a variety of shorebirds, wetland species, songbirds and neotropical migrants fresh off the Gulf. Learn firsthand why over 250 species have been seen in the park and a diversity of wildlife call it home!

16 Spots // $35.00

Tern Island is one of the best spots for breeding coastal birds in Alabama. After a short boat ride to the island, you’ll be greeted by the sights and sounds of dozens of coastal bird species. Expected birds include Black Skimmer; Least, Forster’s, Gull-billed, Royal, and Caspian Tern; Reddish Egret; plus various sandpipers and plovers. Don’t miss this opportunity to bird and explore a pristine barrier island!

6 Spots // $200.00

A popular stop on the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail, Meaher State Park’s 1,100-ft boardwalk provides a bird's eye view into the surrounding marshes, waterways, and mudflats! Expect to see herons, egrets, ibis, osprey and–if we are lucky–a gallinule or bittern. The park’s pines harbor Brown-headed Nuthatches and Summer Tanagers, and the scrub habitat on the nature trail attracts migrating warblers, orioles, and more.

16 Spots // $38.00

A crowd favorite from 2024, this small-boat tour will visit Gaillard Island rookery and the famous Middle Bay Lighthouse. Learn about the bay’s (human) history and see thousands of roosting and nesting coastal birds including pelicans, ibis, terns, gulls, and herons. Roseate Spoonbills are also a possibility. Limited spots available. Exact route dictated by weather conditions.

5 Spots // $185.00

The east end of Dauphin Island is famous for attracting coastal birds, migrants arriving off the Gulf, and wandering vagrants. While we’ll be ready for everything, this trip will focus on the basics of coastal bird identification. Expect to see gulls, terns, cormorants, pelicans, and shorebirds. We’ll also search for migrant songbirds in the oaks by the fort, and nearly anything could fly by while we scan the Gulf!

16 Spots // $40.00