April 22-25, 2027
Events & Field Trips
Below you will find a short description and basic information for each event broken down by day and time block.
You can view full trip descriptions, details, and amenities for each trip on the Event Logistics PDF.
Registration opens November 18!
The 50+ events of Alabama Coastal BirdFest take place across two counties in Alabama, and two counties in nearby Northwest Florida. Birding opportunities during spring migration are exceptional across this entire region and we encourage you to experience as much of this as possible! As you plan your itinerary for Coastal BirdFest, be aware that most events are in one of three geographic clusters (Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan/Gulf Shores, Upper Mobile Bay). Travel times within each cluster are relatively short, but you will want to plan appropriate drive time between events in different clusters.
The chief navigational challenge is Mobile Bay, separating lower Mobile County (including Dauphin Island and vicinity) and Baldwin County (Fort Morgan/Gulf Shores and vicinity). Navigating the bay requires either a long drive around (1 hour from the coast to Upper Mobile Bay, or, 2 hours between Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan), or using the Mobile Bay Ferry between Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan. Using the ferry is relatively easy but requires planning because of limited capacity and launch times, and is first-come-first-serve.
Please see our detailed advice for planning your festival itinerary in our Event Details document and FAQ page.
For those interested in minimizing travel times, but still maximizing their birding experience, we’ve compiled this list of events organized by geographic region to help plan a more localized itinerary. You can view that document here.
Click on links below to jump to event blocks or scroll down to view.
Thursday, April 22-Evening
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We are excited to announce Dexter Patterson, the Wisco Birder, as our 2027 keynote speaker and special guest throughout the festival.
Join us Thursday night, April 22, from 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope Alabama. Enjoy a cocktail reception, mingle with fellow birders, and connect over dinner before hearing the keynote address from Dexter, whose work celebrates the joy of birding and connections it inspires.
Tickets include a cocktail reception and buffet dinner.
Capacity: 100 // $60.00 per ticket
Friday, April 23-Morning
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Join us for seabird action! The Gulf State Park Fishing Pier extends 0.2 miles into the Gulf, offering the chance to witness migrating shorebirds, waders and waterfowl from an elevated observation platform. We’ll also scan for pelagic species such as gannets, frigatebirds, and boobies. Most birds will be flying quickly past the pier, so be ready to spot and identify birds in flight. While challenging, this form of birding can be a lot of fun, and your guide will help you find and identify passing birds.
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟢Outings generally take place on relatively level terrain with paved or firm surfaces, minimal elevation changes, few physical obstacles, and usually involve shorter distances than other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: 20800 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542; GPS: 30.249976, -87.667520. The meet-up is at 6:30 AM at the Pier House.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L941882
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Start your morning with a beach hike to Mobile Point, exploring one of Alabama’s important barrier ecosystem habitats along the way. Look for Snowy Plovers, shorebirds, gulls, and terns, while scanning offshore for migrating Blue-winged Teal and watching for songbirds arriving from their gulf-crossing. With luck, we may even spot a Northern Gannet or Magnificent Frigatebird!
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🔴 Outings will involve a substantial degree of one or more of the following: challenging or uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, multiple or steep elevation changes, and/or other significant physical demands, and longer travel distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details, and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Park and meet in the Burgoyne Road parking area. When heading west on Fort Morgan Road, turn left into the parking area (across from the flagpole). If you reach the Fort Morgan State Historic Site you have gone too far. GPS: 30.229398, -88.009468
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1032547
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Visit the birdiest woodland spot on the Alabama Coast–Indian Shell Mound Park. In the shade of massive oaks, we’ll look for migrating songbirds, including warblers, tanagers, thrushes, and more. Depending on the day’s bird activity, we may also explore nearby woodland birding hotspots conserved by Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuaries (DIBS).
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: The meet-up is at the kiosk at the front entrance of Indian Shell Mound Park. Address: 830 Iberville Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.255937, - 88.107589.
eBird website: Shell Mound Park: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L724996; Goat Tree Reserve: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L883243
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Visit the birdiest woodland spot on the Alabama Coast–Indian Shell Mound Park. In the shade of massive oaks, we’ll look for migrating songbirds, including warblers, tanagers, thrushes, and more. Depending on the day’s bird activity, we may also explore nearby woodland birding hotspots conserved by Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuaries (DIBS).
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: The meet-up is at the kiosk at the front entrance of Indian Shell Mound Park. Address: 830 Iberville Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.255937, - 88.107589.
eBird website: Shell Mound Park: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L724996; Goat Tree Reserve: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L883243
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With 280 species recorded, Daphne's Bayfront Park/Village Point Preserve is THE hottest birding patch on Mobile Bay's eastern shore. The mix of woodland and coastal habitats throughout the park provides opportunities to see a wide variety of species, including migrating songbirds and shorebirds.
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Meet at the pavilion at Village Point Park Preserve, Address: 27710 Main St, Daphne, AL 36526; GPS: 30.628727, -87.911884. See full description for additional important information.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L919291
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See the spectacle of the largest coastal breeding bird rookery on the northern Gulf Coast with native captain and birder John Michael Chappelle. Circle Gailliard Island—home to thousands of nesting birds, including more than 5,000 Brown Pelicans—while keeping an eye out for passing ibis, herons, and tern species. John Michael brings Mobile Bay’s culture and ecology to life through expert storytelling. This is a small group trip aboard a center console bay boat-limited spots available!
Capacity: 5 // $195.00
Mobility consideration: 🔴 Outings will involve a substantial degree of one or more of the following: challenging or uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, multiple or steep elevation changes, and/or other significant physical demands, and longer travel distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details, and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Arrive at the meet-up 15-30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Address: D'Olive Boat Ramp, 3 Yacht Club Drive, Daphne, AL 36526. Note that Google Maps spells it as “Dolive.” (GPS: 30.638459, -87.916054)
eBird website: It’s so remote, none is available!
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Take a short boat ride to Tern Island, one of Alabama’s premier sites for breeding coastal birds, for exceptional birding opportunities among nesting terns, Black Skimmers, and Snowy Plovers. Take in sweeping Gulf views while keeping an eye out for sandpipers, Reddish Egrets, and migrating shorebirds. Along the way, an Alabama Audubon staff scientist will share insights into the island’s birdlife and the conservation work protecting these important coastal habitats.
Capacity: 12 // $195.00
Mobility consideration: 🔴 Outings will involve a substantial degree of one or more of the following: challenging or uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, multiple or steep elevation changes, and/or other significant physical demands, and longer travel distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details, and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Arrive at the meet-up 15-30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Public Boat Launch, 55 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.250216, -88.076033
eBird website: It’s so remote, none is available!
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Join us at Fort Morgan, a globally significant birding hotspot (352 recorded species) renowned for migrant birds and potential for rare vagrants. Visit Alabama Audubon’s bird-banding station for an up-close look at migrating birds, and explore the historic site’s fields, woodlands, marsh, scrub, and famous “Vagrant Wall” for tanagers, buntings, warblers, shorebirds, and other species making their way through the Gulf region.
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Mobile Bay Ferry-Fort Morgan Landing. No street address available; GPS: 30.231291, -88.015910. See parking information.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L165792
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Join us at Fort Morgan, a globally significant birding hotspot (352 recorded species) renowned for migrant birds and potential for rare vagrants. Visit Alabama Audubon’s bird-banding station for an up-close look at migrating birds, and explore the historic site’s fields, woodlands, marsh, scrub, and famous “Vagrant Wall” for tanagers, buntings, warblers, shorebirds, and other species making their way through the Gulf region.
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Mobile Bay Ferry–Fort Morgan Landing. No street address available; GPS: 30.231291, -88.015910. See parking information.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L165792
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Join an expert shorebird guide to bird tidal mudflats that attract sandpipers, plovers, herons, egrets, gulls, terns, and waders. Notable sightings in the past few years include godwits, phalaropes, avocets, and spoonbills. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your shorebird identification skills.
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Christopher Blankenship Eco-Tourism Area and Kayak Launch; Address: El Dorado Ave, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.262922, -88.115719. Meet at the pavilion near the base of the boardwalk.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L48669076
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We will be partnering with a local business to host a pop-up for guests to stop by and purchase BirdFest merchandise and support local while refueling for your next event!
No registration required. Stop by at your convenience.
Details coming early 2027
Meetup details: Location TBA
Friday, April 23-Afternoon
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See the spectacle of the largest coastal breeding bird rookery on the northern Gulf Coast with native captain and birder John Michael Chappelle. Circle Gailliard Island—home to thousands of nesting birds, including more than 5,000 Brown Pelicans—while keeping an eye out for passing ibis, herons, and tern species. John Michael brings Mobile Bay’s culture and ecology to life through expert storytelling. This is a small group trip aboard a center console bay boat-limited spots available!
Capacity: 5 // $195.00
Mobility consideration: 🔴 Outings will involve a substantial degree of one or more of the following: challenging or uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, multiple or steep elevation changes, and/or other significant physical demands, and longer travel distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details, and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Arrive at the meet-up 15-30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Address: D'Olive Boat Ramp, 3 Yacht Club Drive, Daphne, AL 36526. Note that Google Maps spells it as “Dolive.” (GPS: 30.638459, -87.916054)
eBird website: It’s so remote, none is available!
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With 280 species recorded, Daphne's Bayfront Park/Village Point Preserve is THE hottest birding patch on Mobile Bay's eastern shore. The mix of woodland and coastal habitats throughout the park provides opportunities to see a wide variety of species, including migrating songbirds and shorebirds.
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Meet at the pavilion at Village Point Park Preserve. Address: 27710 Main St, Daphne, AL 36526; GPS: 30.628727, -87.911884. See full description for additional important information.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L919291
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Discover the diversity of birds at Lake Shelby, one of Gulf State Park’s top birding destinations, where more than 230 species have been recorded. The lake’s size and location attract a variety of birds, from waterbirds on the lake to songbirds in the oak canopy along the shore. We’ll also explore the dune scrub habitat beside the boardwalk that crosses part of the lake, watching for Bald Eagles, Ospreys, and more soaring overhead.
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟢 Outings generally take place on relatively level terrain with paved or firm surfaces, minimal elevation changes, few physical obstacles, and usually involve shorter distances than other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Lake Shelby Picnic Area, Gulf State Park, 20110 AL-135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542; GPS: 30.252648, -87.662951; meet your guide at the picnic tables across from the playground.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L626326
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Experience the excitement of fall migration on Dauphin Island as songbirds and other migrants arrive from across the Gulf to rest and refuel. Late afternoons can bring a fresh wave of arrivals and renewed bird activity as you explore Indian Shell Mound Park, the coast’s premier migrant birding hotspot, and, depending on bird migration patterns, Goat Tree Reserve and nearby DIBS properties in search of warblers, vireos, flycatchers, tanagers, thrushes, and more.
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: The meet-up is at the kiosk at the front entrance of Indian Shell Mound Park. Address: 830 Iberville Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.255937, - 88.107589.
eBird website: Shell Mound Park: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L724996; Goat Tree Reserve: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L883243
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Experience the magic of fall migration at Fort Morgan as tired migrants arrive from across the Gulf to rest and refuel. Explore woodlands, grasslands, scrub, and marsh in search of warblers, tanagers, Bobolinks, shorebirds, and other migrants, and keep an eye out for potential rarities along the Vagrant Wall. Enjoy the spectacular birding and beautiful coastal scenery in the late afternoon light.
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Mobile Bay Ferry–Fort Morgan Landing. No street address available; GPS: 30.231291, -88.015910. See parking information.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L165792
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Explore Pelican Hook during the late afternoon and early evening. The Hook and surrounding waters are a stopover for migrating coastal birds. Scan the Gulf and nearby Tern Island for an impressive variety of terns, gulls, and Black Skimmers, while searching the surrounding beaches and marshes for shorebirds and waders.
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🔴 Outings will involve a substantial degree of one or more of the following: challenging or uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, multiple or steep elevation changes, and/or other significant physical demands, and longer travel distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details, and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Public Beach Parking, Address: 1501 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.250089, -88.127216. Note that the street address is the same as for the school next to the parking area. Look for guides near the entrance to the pier.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L923371
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Discover the diversity of coastal birds at Dauphin Island’s East End on this beginner-friendly outing focused on the basics of bird identification. Explore rocky shorelines, jetties, and oak woodlands in search of pelicans, gulls, terns, shorebirds, warblers, and buntings, with a chance of spotting an eagle, oystercatcher, or even a rare vagrant.
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Public Boat Launch, 55 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.250216, -88.076033
eBird website: There are three hotspots this trip plans on covering: Dauphin Island East End Boat Ramp: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L4813791; Fort Gaines: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L725014; and Pelican Point: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L724990.
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Explore Pilot Town, a new addition to Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. We’ll search the roadside scrub for migrating songbirds, then head to the beach to witness the spectacle of herons, egrets, and ibises arriving at their evening roosts, while keeping an eye out for rails, bitterns, swallows, and other coastal birds along the shore of Mobile Bay.
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: The Google Maps location is “Pilot Town Beach Access”. Turn north off AL-180 (Fort Morgan Road) and park on the road near the beach access trailhead. Meet at the trailhead. GPS: 30.233571, -87.969141.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L56862799
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We will be partnering with a local business to host a casual evening social for attendees to stop by and mingle with fellow festival guests, guides, and Alabama Audubon staff! BirdFest merchandise will be available for purchase.
No registration required. Stop by at your convenience.
Details coming early 2027
Meetup details: Location TBA
Saturday, April 24-Morning
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Start the morning at Dauphin Island Airport and its surrounding marshes and bayous, where we’ll search for Clapper Rails, Seaside Sparrows, Reddish Egrets, Mottled Ducks, and other marsh dwellers. Then head to Bienville Beach to explore the Gulf shoreline for gulls, terns, plovers, and sandpipers, while scanning the open water and for gannets, frigatebirds, plus migrating raptors, waders, and songbirds.
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Meet in the parking lot for the Jeremiah Denton Airport (a.k.a. Dauphin Island Airport). Address: Airport Rd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.257612, -88.123744.
eBird website: D.I. Airport: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L725009; Bienville Beach: eBird hotspot does not exist, but this is nearby & representative: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L859480
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With 264 species reported, Blakeley Mud Lakes is one of the northern Gulf Coast’s premier shorebird stopover sites. These dredge spoil ponds and surrounding habitats attract an impressive variety of shorebirds, waders, ducks, and others including breeding Painted Buntings. Bring your spotting scope or share one of the guides’ scopes for an exciting morning of birding.
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🔴 Outings will involve a substantial degree of one or more of the following: challenging or uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, multiple or steep elevation changes, and/or other significant physical demands, and longer travel distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details, and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: The meet-up is at Felix’s Fish Camp Restaurant. Address: 1530 Battleship Pkwy, Spanish Fort, AL 36527. Meet in the southwest corner of the lot; GPS: 30.679200, -87.997536.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L605541
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Visit the birdiest woodland spot on the Alabama Coast–Indian Shell Mound Park. In the shade of massive oaks, we’ll look for migrating songbirds, including warblers, tanagers, thrushes, and more. Depending on the day’s bird activity, we may also explore nearby woodland birding hotspots conserved by Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuaries (DIBS).
Capacity: 16 Spots // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: The meet-up is at the kiosk at the front entrance of Indian Shell Mound Park. Address: 830 Iberville Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.255937, - 88.107589.
eBird website: Shell Mound Park: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L724996; Goat Tree Reserve: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L883243
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Visit the birdiest woodland spot on the Alabama Coast–Indian Shell Mound Park. In the shade of massive oaks, we’ll look for migrating songbirds, including warblers, tanagers, thrushes, and more. Depending on the day’s bird activity, we may also explore nearby woodland birding hotspots conserved by Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuaries (DIBS).
Capacity: 16 Spots // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: The meet-up is at the kiosk at the front entrance of Indian Shell Mound Park. Address: 830 Iberville Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.255937, - 88.107589.
eBird website: Shell Mound Park: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L724996; Goat Tree Reserve: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L883243
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With nearly 300 resident and migratory bird species sighted, Gulf State Park offers outstanding birding across a remarkable variety of habitats. Join us to search beachfronts, marshes, lakes, and pine-oak woodlands for shorebirds, wetland birds, migrating songbirds, and other wildlife.
Capacity: 16 Spots // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Meet at Gulf State Park Pavilion. Address: 20115 Perdido Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542. (GPS: 30.254791, - 87.643822). See full description for other important details.
eBird website: The following hotspots are representative of habitats this event plans to visit: Gulf State Park Pavilion: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2743977; Lake Shelby: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L626326; Gulf State Park (general): https://ebird.org/hotspot/L607659
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See the spectacle of the largest coastal breeding bird rookery on the northern Gulf Coast with native captain and birder John Michael Chappelle. Circle Gailliard Island—home to thousands of nesting birds, including more than 5,000 Brown Pelicans—while keeping an eye out for passing ibis, herons, and tern species. John Michael brings Mobile Bay’s culture and ecology to life through expert storytelling. This is a small group trip aboard a center console bay boat-limited spots available!
Capacity: 5 // $195.00
Mobility consideration: 🔴 Outings will involve a substantial degree of one or more of the following: challenging or uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, multiple or steep elevation changes, and/or other significant physical demands, and longer travel distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details, and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Arrive at the meet-up 15-30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Address: D'Olive Boat Ramp, 3 Yacht Club Drive, Daphne, AL 36526. Note that Google Maps spells it as “Dolive.” (GPS: 30.638459, -87.916054)
eBird website: It’s so remote, none is available!
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Join us at Fort Morgan, a globally significant birding hotspot (352 recorded species) renowned for migrant birds and potential for rare vagrants. Visit Alabama Audubon’s bird-banding station for an up-close look at migrating birds, and explore the historic site’s fields, woodlands, marsh, scrub, and famous “Vagrant Wall” for tanagers, buntings, warblers, shorebirds, and other species making their way through the Gulf region.
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Mobile Bay Ferry–Fort Morgan Landing. No street address available; GPS: 30.231291, -88.015910. See parking information.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L165792
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Join us at Fort Morgan, a globally significant birding hotspot (352 recorded species) renowned for migrant birds and potential for rare vagrants. Visit Alabama Audubon’s bird-banding station for an up-close look at migrating birds, and explore the historic site’s fields, woodlands, marsh, scrub, and famous “Vagrant Wall” for tanagers, buntings, warblers, shorebirds, and other species making their way through the Gulf region.
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Mobile Bay Ferry–Fort Morgan Landing. No street address available; GPS: 30.231291, -88.015910. See parking information.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L165792
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Take a short boat ride to Tern Island, one of Alabama’s premier sites for breeding coastal birds, for exceptional birding opportunities among nesting terns, Black Skimmers, and Snowy Plovers. Take in sweeping Gulf views while keeping an eye out for sandpipers, Reddish Egrets, and migrating shorebirds. Along the way, an Alabama Audubon staff scientist will share insights into the island’s birdlife and the conservation work protecting these important coastal habitats.
Capacity: 6 // $195.00
Mobility consideration: 🔴 Outings will involve a substantial degree of one or more of the following: challenging or uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, multiple or steep elevation changes, and/or other significant physical demands, and longer travel distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details, and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Arrive at the meet-up 15-30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Public Boat Launch, 55 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.250216, -88.076033
eBird website: It’s so remote, none is available!
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With 280 species recorded, Daphne's Bayfront Park/Village Point Preserve is THE hottest birding patch on Mobile Bay's eastern shore. The mix of woodland and coastal habitats throughout the park provides opportunities to see a wide variety of species, including migrating songbirds and shorebirds.
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Meet at the pavilion at Village Point Park Preserve, Address: 27710 Main St, Daphne, AL 36526; GPS: 30.628727, -87.911884. See full description for additional important information.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L919291
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Enjoy spring migration from the accessibility friendly McMillan Fort Morgan Fishing Pier. Scan Mobile Bay for terns, gulls, shorebirds, pelicans, and migrating flocks of ducks and swallows, while keeping an eye out for songbirds in the nearby scrub. With Fort Morgan’s remarkable bird diversity, you never know what might fly by!
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟢 Outings generally take place on relatively level terrain with paved or firm surfaces, minimal elevation changes, few physical obstacles, and usually involve shorter distances than other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: McMillan Fort Morgan Fishing Pier, Address: 453 AL-180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542; GPS: 30.231319, -88.017928. Your guide will meet you on the pier.
eBird website: eBird hotspot does not exist for this location, but this site is nearby & representative: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L934114
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With nearly 340 species recorded, Fort Pickens is a premier birding hotspot along the northern Gulf Coast. We’ll explore productive woodlands around Battery Worth and the nearby campgrounds in search of warblers, tanagers, and other migrants. Depending on bird activity, we may visit additional hotspots such as Battery Langdon.
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Battery Worth parking area, Fort Pickens unit of Gulf Islands National Seashore, Pensacola Beach, FL, 32561. Meet in the Battery Worth parking area next to the bathrooms; GPS: 30.324732, -87.278739.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L127303
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Explore Meaher State Park, gateway to the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, and enjoy spectacular birding from its 1,100-foot boardwalk overlooking marshes, waterways, and mudflats. Look for shorebirds, ibises, eagles, Anhingas, and marsh species. This small park offers abundant wildlife and excellent photography opportunities.
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Meaher State Park, Address: 5200 Battleship Pkwy, Spanish Fort, AL 36527. GPS: 30.669635, -87.935849. Meet at the parking lot at the trailhead for the long boardwalk at the southernmost tip of the park (GPS: 30.665519, -87.932182).
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L713205
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Experience the excitement of spring migration in the floodplain forests and swamps of this historic Civil War battlefield. Search for a variety of warblers, along with Summer Tanagers, Indigo Buntings, Wood Thrushes, and Orchard Orioles, as breeding birds establish territories and newly arrived migrants refuel after crossing the Gulf.
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🔴 Outings will involve a substantial degree of one or more of the following: challenging or uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, multiple or steep elevation changes, and/or other significant physical demands, and longer travel distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details, and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Historic Blakeley State Park, Address: 34745 AL-225, Spanish Fort, AL 36527; GPS: 30.747859, -87.924021. See full details for more.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1869403
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We will be partnering with a local business to host a pop-up for guests to stop by and purchase BirdFest merchandise and support local while refueling for your next event!
No registration required. Stop by at your convenience.
Details coming early 2027
Meetup details: Location TBA
Saturday, April 24-Afternoon
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See the spectacle of the largest coastal breeding bird rookery on the northern Gulf Coast with native captain and birder John Michael Chappelle. Circle Gailliard Island—home to thousands of nesting birds, including more than 5,000 Brown Pelicans—while keeping an eye out for passing ibis, herons, and tern species. John Michael brings Mobile Bay’s culture and ecology to life through expert storytelling. This is a small group trip aboard a center console bay boat-limited spots available!
Capacity: 5 // $195.00
Mobility consideration: 🔴 Outings will involve a substantial degree of one or more of the following: challenging or uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, multiple or steep elevation changes, and/or other significant physical demands, and longer travel distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details, and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Arrive at the meet-up 15-30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Address: D'Olive Boat Ramp, 3 Yacht Club Drive, Daphne, AL 36526. Note that Google Maps spells it as “Dolive.” (GPS: 30.638459, -87.916054)
eBird website: It’s so remote, none is available!
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Join marine biologists from Dauphin Island Sea Lab aboard a 65-foot research vessel to explore Mobile Bay and the Gulf. Watch as the crew brings marine life aboard in trawls, then learn about the fascinating creatures you encounter. Along the way, keep an eye out for Bottlenose Dolphins, pelicans, terns, gulls, and possibly Northern Gannets or Magnificent Frigatebirds.
Capacity: 34 // $75.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Address: 251 Aquarium Drive, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS for Aquarium: 30.250650, -88.078796. If you need your waiver notarized, arrive 1 hour before the event. See important parking and meet-up details in full description.
eBird website: eBird hotspot does not exist for this event, but this is nearby & representative: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1241694
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Explore the wild southern reaches of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta by boat, traveling through rivers and scenic backwaters while learning about the region’s rich natural and human history. Along the way, look for Ospreys, herons, egrets, swallows, and other birds, with alligators and turtles likely to make an appearance.
Capacity: 35 // $45.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Arrive at the meet-up 15-30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Historic Blakeley State Park, Address: 34745 AL-225, Spanish Fort, AL 36527; GPS: 30.747859, -87.924021. See full details for more.
eBird website: This trip covers a large area on the river, there is not a hotspot representative of the birds we expect to see. While we will likely see a good number of birds, this trip is more of an ecotour of the region! See event description for details.
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Experience the magic of fall migration at Fort Morgan as tired migrants arrive from across the Gulf to rest and refuel. Explore woodlands, grasslands, scrub, and marsh in search of warblers, tanagers, Bobolinks, shorebirds, and other migrants, and keep an eye out for potential rarities along the Vagrant Wall. Enjoy the spectacular birding and beautiful coastal scenery in the late afternoon light.
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Mobile Bay Ferry–Fort Morgan Landing. No street address available; GPS: 30.231291, -88.015910. See parking information.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L165792
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Experience the magic of fall migration at Fort Morgan as tired migrants arrive from across the Gulf to rest and refuel. Explore woodlands, grasslands, scrub, and marsh in search of warblers, tanagers, Bobolinks, shorebirds, and other migrants, and keep an eye out for potential rarities along the Vagrant Wall. Enjoy the spectacular birding and beautiful coastal scenery in the late afternoon light.
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Mobile Bay Ferry–Fort Morgan Landing. No street address available; GPS: 30.231291, -88.015910. See parking information.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L165792
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Join an expert shorebird guide to bird tidal mudflats that attract sandpipers, plovers, herons, egrets, gulls, terns, and waders. Notable sightings in the past few years include godwits, phalaropes, avocets, and spoonbills. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your shorebird identification skills.
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Christopher Blankenship Eco-Tourism Area and Kayak Launch; Address: El Dorado Ave, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.262922, -88.115719. Meet at the pavilion near the base of the boardwalk.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L48669076
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Experience the excitement of fall migration on Dauphin Island as songbirds and other migrants arrive from across the Gulf to rest and refuel. Late afternoons can bring a fresh wave of arrivals and renewed bird activity as you explore Indian Shell Mound Park, the coast’s premier migrant birding hotspot, and, depending on bird migration patterns, Goat Tree Reserve and nearby DIBS properties in search of warblers, vireos, flycatchers, tanagers, thrushes, and more.
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: The meet-up is at the kiosk at the front entrance of Indian Shell Mound Park. Address: 830 Iberville Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.255937, - 88.107589.
eBird website: Shell Mound Park: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L724996; Goat Tree Reserve: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L883243
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Experience the excitement of fall migration on Dauphin Island as songbirds and other migrants arrive from across the Gulf to rest and refuel. Late afternoons can bring a fresh wave of arrivals and renewed bird activity as you explore Indian Shell Mound Park, the coast’s premier migrant birding hotspot, and, depending on bird migration patterns, Goat Tree Reserve and nearby DIBS properties in search of warblers, vireos, flycatchers, tanagers, thrushes, and more.
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: The meet-up is at the kiosk at the front entrance of Indian Shell Mound Park. Address: 830 Iberville Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.255937, - 88.107589.
eBird website: Shell Mound Park: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L724996; Goat Tree Reserve: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L883243
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Paddle through the waterways of Graham Creek Nature Preserve, from quiet pinewoods and forested swamps to coastal marshes along Wolf Bay. Along the way, we’ll observe birds and other wildlife attracted to the water’s edge and enjoy the changing scenery as the day transitions into early evening. Although birding while kayaking can be challenging, this paddle trip offers a unique opportunity to experience the ecological diversity of a coastal Alabama waterway and its wildlife from a different perspective.
Capacity: 8 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🔴 Outings will involve a substantial degree of one or more of the following: challenging or uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, multiple or steep elevation changes, and/or other significant physical demands, and longer travel distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details, and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Meet at the Graham Creek Kayak Launch. Use address: Stan Mahoney Lane, Foley, AL; GPS: 30.345091, -87.624000.
eBird website: The hotspot for Graham Creek Nature Preserve is: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2614150. Please note that birding by kayak offers a unique and fun experience, but may mean fewer opportunities to observe smaller, more easily startled species, such as songbirds. Instead, we’ll focus on spotting wading birds, waterbirds, and other marsh-dwelling species along the way!
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We will be partnering with a local business to host a casual evening social for attendees to stop by and mingle with fellow festival guests, guides, and Alabama Audubon staff! BirdFest merchandise will be available for purchase.
No registration required. Stop by at your convenience.
Details coming early 2027
Meetup details: Location TBA
Sunday, April 25-Morning
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Explore the fire-maintained Longleaf Pine forests of Blackwater River State Forest in search of Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Bachman’s Sparrows, two of the rarest southeastern breeding birds. We’ll also look for Summer Tanagers, Indigo Buntings, Brown-headed Nuthatches, and others. Bonus! — prepare to be wowed by a vast and colorful pitcher plant bog.
Capacity: 16 // $60.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Hardees (restaurant) in Milton, FL. Address: 6527 US-90, Milton, FL 32570; Meet in the south parking area next to the restaurant; GPS: 30.618037, -87.049750.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L10685743
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See the spectacle of the largest coastal breeding bird rookery on the northern Gulf Coast with native captain and birder John Michael Chappelle. Circle Gailliard Island—home to thousands of nesting birds, including more than 5,000 Brown Pelicans—while keeping an eye out for passing ibis, herons, and tern species. John Michael brings Mobile Bay’s culture and ecology to life through expert storytelling. This is a small group trip aboard a center console bay boat-limited spots available!
Capacity: 5 // $195.00
Mobility consideration: 🔴 Outings will involve a substantial degree of one or more of the following: challenging or uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, multiple or steep elevation changes, and/or other significant physical demands, and longer travel distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details, and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Arrive at the meet-up 15-30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Address: D'Olive Boat Ramp, 3 Yacht Club Drive, Daphne, AL 36526. Note that Google Maps spells it as “Dolive.” (GPS: 30.638459, -87.916054)
eBird website: It’s so remote, none is available!
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With 280 species recorded, Daphne's Bayfront Park/Village Point Preserve is THE hottest birding patch on Mobile Bay's eastern shore. The mix of woodland and coastal habitats throughout the park provides opportunities to see a wide variety of species, including migrating songbirds and shorebirds.
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Meet at the pavilion at Village Point Park Preserve, Address: 27710 Main St, Daphne, AL 36526; GPS: 30.628727, -87.911884. See full description for additional important information.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L919291
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Join us for an extended birding adventure at Fort Morgan, visiting its top spots for spring migrants and potential rarities, including the famous Vagrant Wall, Middle Ground, and Stables. We’ll also scan offshore waters for seabirds and may visit nearby hotspots such as Pilot Town marsh or Burgoyne Road, depending on recent sightings. With 90 species recorded on this outing in 2026, there’s plenty to look forward to!
Capacity: 16 // $85.00
Mobility consideration: 🔴 Outings will involve a substantial degree of one or more of the following: challenging or uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, multiple or steep elevation changes, and/or other significant physical demands, and longer travel distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details, and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Mobile Bay Ferry–Fort Morgan Landing. No street address available; GPS: 30.231291, -88.015910. See parking information.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L165792. We will be following the birds on this trip and focusing time in areas where species of interest have been reported throughout the weekend.
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Join us for an extended birding adventure across Dauphin Island in search of spring migrants and festival highlights & rarities. We’ll visit the most productive birding hotpots from throughout the festival, with our route determined by the latest sightings and weather conditions affecting migrant landfall. We’ll go wherever the birding is best!
Capacity: 16 // $85.00
Mobility consideration: 🔴 Outings will involve a substantial degree of one or more of the following: challenging or uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, multiple or steep elevation changes, and/or other significant physical demands, and longer travel distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details, and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: The meet-up is at the west side of Cadillac Square, near the bathroom. Address: 661 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.251844, -88.102653.
eBird website: Visit eBird to explore hotspots on Dauphin Island and vicinity: https://ebird.org/region/US-AL-097/hotspots. Any of these locations may be included as stops during the event, and we’ll focus on the hotspots offering the best birding opportunities based on sightings reported throughout the weekend.
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Enjoy a relaxed “big sit” at Indian Shell Mound Park’s famous “Bowl,” one of Alabama’s premier birding spots. This shaded clearing, surrounded by lush vegetation, attracts migrating birds and offers a wonderful setting to settle in and observe. The outing takes place entirely from this one location. Benches are available, but bringing a folding chair or stool is strongly recommended. Please review the accessibility information before registering.
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Shell Mound Park, 830 Iberville Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.255865, -88.107508; See full event description for details. Meet at “The Bowl” within the park.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L724996
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Explore Meaher State Park, gateway to the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, and enjoy spectacular birding from its 1,100-foot boardwalk overlooking marshes, waterways, and mudflats. Look for shorebirds, ibises, eagles, Anhingas, and marsh species. This small park offers abundant wildlife and excellent photography opportunities.
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Meaher State Park, Address: 5200 Battleship Pkwy, Spanish Fort, AL 36527. GPS: 30.669635, -87.935849. Meet at the parking lot at the trailhead for the long boardwalk at the southernmost tip of the park (GPS: 30.665519, -87.932182).
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L713205
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Capture the beauty and behavior of coastal birds while honing your photography skills. With guidance from seasoned photographers, learn how to find and approach birds, compose compelling images, and pick up tips and tricks for making the most of every birding outing with your camera. From elegant herons and soaring Ospreys to colorful terns and shorebirds, the Alabama coast offers plenty of great subjects.
Capacity: 16 // $55.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Cadillac Square. Address: 661 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528; GPS: 30.251844, - 88.102653. From here the group will caravan to Middle Beach (aka Dauphin Island Pier) for the remainder of the workshop.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L923371
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Enjoy being surrounded by blooming plants while we look for migrating birds and resident species beginning their breeding season. This leisurely outing is ideal for plant enthusiasts, new birders, and anyone curious about birds!
Capacity: 16 // $50.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Mobile Botanical Gardens. Address: 5151 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL 36608; GPS: 30.700981, -88.161015. Meet the group at the gate to the gardens where your guide and a docent from MBG will be waiting.
eBird website: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L599231
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Explore the wild southern reaches of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta by boat, traveling through rivers and scenic backwaters while learning about the region’s rich natural and human history. Along the way, look for Ospreys, herons, egrets, swallows, and other birds, with alligators and turtles likely to make an appearance.
Capacity: 35 // $45.00
Mobility consideration: 🟡 Outings will involve some combination of the following: uneven terrain, unpaved surfaces, loose or soft sand or ground, change in elevation, and moderate distances relative to our other events. See the full event description for details and contact staff with any questions or specific concerns.
Meetup details: Arrive at the meet-up 15-30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Historic Blakeley State Park, Address: 34745 AL-225, Spanish Fort, AL 36527; GPS: 30.747859, -87.924021. See full details for more.
eBird website: This trip covers a large area on the river, there is not a hotspot representative of the birds we expect to see. While we will likely see a good number of birds, this trip is more of an ecotour of the region! See event description for details.