LOCATION DESCRIPTION / In-person: Aldridge Gardens opened in 2002, the 30-acre former property of well-known horticulturist Eddie Aldridge has varied habitats that surround a central lake. Birds we may see include Sapsuckers, Northern Flickers, hawks, Kinglets, Nuthatches, fall migrants, as well as many common year-round residents such as Cardinals and wrens.
If birding is slow we may drive a few miles away to Chace Lake to continue our search.

LOCATION DETAILS / In-person: There are accessible restrooms. There is also a garden gift shop.

TRAVEL INFORMATION: We will meet in the parking lot of Aldridge Gardens.
3530 Lorna Rd, Birmingham, AL 35216

TRIP LEADERS: The field trip leader will be Todd Devore // 1-205-873-5482. (Please contact DAY of, if you have any questions or concerns.)

Accessibility: Most of the gardens are fairly wheelchair accessible though many of the paths are packed gravel and some pine straw covered. There are occasional benches. There are a few moderate hills.

PICTURE OWNER and Credit: Andrew Lydeard