Audubon Outing: Dauphin Island Big Morning
$35 TO ATTEND / SPACE IS LIMITED
REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY, APRIL 15 AT 12PM
Join Alabama Audubon on the coast for a special Audubon Outing guided by Program Coordinator Andrew Lydeard. The goal for this ‘Big Morning’ will be to identify and count as many bird species as possible before lunch as we caravan from hotspot to hotspot in search of new birds for the list. Dauphin Island is renowned as one of North America's top spring migration hotspots, and birders can expect to see an impressive variety of warblers, shorebirds, and other migratory birds that amount to more than 100 possible species during any given spring!
During the outing, participants can anticipate encountering more than 20 species of warblers, including Worm-eating, Swainson's, Cape May, Kentucky, Black-throated Blue and Green Warblers, and Prothonotary Warblers. Additionally, we should spot shorebirds such as the Reddish Egret, Limpkins, Roseate Spoonbill, Tricolored Heron, and various sandpipers, including Snowy, Semipalmated, and Piping Plovers, Western Sandpipers, and Willets. Our expert guide will assist with identification and counting techniques, ensuring that both novice and experienced birders have a rewarding experience. Be sure to sign up soon as spaces are limited and will fill up quickly!
TRIP LEADERS
The leader for this trip is Andrew Lydeard / 703-606-8956 / Andrew@alaudubon.org. Please contact by phone on the day of the trip only.
NEED-TO-KNOW
REMEMBER As always, remember to bring plenty of water, snacks, insect repellent, sun screen, and wear seasonally appropriate attire. If you wish to eat in the park following the walk, be sure to bring a sack lunch.
REQUIRED Participants must complete the mandatory online waiver when registering. Please do not request registration for others when submitting your request.
ACCESSIBILITY We will walk no more than 2 miles throughout the morning on mostly flat terrain consisting of sand, asphalt, and gravel. There are slight changes in elevation at some of our stops that may not be suitable for all people. We will stop at a local store for a snack and refill during the middle of the morning.
CANCELLATION In the event of inclement weather, or if you need to cancel at the last minute, please text your trip leaders, as the main office will be closed.
WHERE TO MEET & WHEN
We will meet at the Dauphin Island Airport promptly at 7:00AM
ADDRESS: Airport Rd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
Please continue joining Alabama Audubon as a member or donor to help us continue to offer accessible, educational programs and events across the state. Your generosity enables us to advance research, education, and advocacy efforts to protect birds in Alabama and beyond.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
Through more than seventy-five years of conservation work in one of our nation’s most ecologically rich states, Alabama Audubon has seen firsthand how diversity strengthens natural communities. This same principle applies to human communities, which is why our organization is committed to providing equitable and inclusive opportunities for all Alabamians to learn about and enjoy wild birds, their habitats, and the natural world. One of the best ways to support that belief is by valuing and actively seeking to strengthen diversity among our staff, our board, and our membership. To that end, Alabama Audubon welcomes everyone to participate in our work, and strives to make our programs, classes, and events welcome, inclusive, and accessible to all.