The 6th annual BLACK BELT BIRDING FESTIVAL will take place on July 31- August 2. Highlighting the birds, history, and heritage of Alabama’s Black Belt region, the festival brings together the joy of birding with the benefits of ecotourism to a region of profoundly important ecology and civil rights history.
“We are super excited about this year’s festival given that participation has surged over the past few years. Nowhere else can you see Wood Storks, Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, and Swallow-tailed Kites against a backdrop of bountiful grasslands and epic civil rights history.”—Dr. Scot Duncan, Executive Director of Alabama Audubon
Explore the Black Belt your way—events take place across multiple towns and natural areas throughout the region. All events are à la carte, so you can design your own birding adventure. Find out more about the Black Belt Birding Festival.
Please note an 5.00 festival fee is needed for each attendee to register. This fee covers various festival expenses.
Registration closes July 26 at 11:59PM.
Thank you to Alabama Black Belt Adventures for being our 2026 Presenting Sponsor!
SUMTER FARM PACKAGE: Friday - Sunday, Lodging, Events, & 2 Meals
Be a guest of Bells at Sumter Farm! The 11,000 acre farm, co-owned and operated by Hazel and Mitchell Bell, is located in Geiger, Alabama, in the northwest corner of Sumter County. The Bells are excellent stewards of their property, hosting scientists and nature enthusiasts alike!
The Sumter Farm package includes:
Tickets to all the events on the farm (Saturday: Birding the Legendary Prairies of Sumter Farm, Owl Prowl & Nightjar Stars at Sumter Farm // Sunday: Prairie Wildflowers Tour and Brunch at Sumter Farm).
Two communal meals with other guests (dinner Saturday night and breakfast Sunday morning).
Lodging for two nights (Friday and Saturday). Each of the 5 cabins features 2-4 ensuite bedrooms with 2 queen-size beds per room and a shared kitchen and living room. Since space is limited, doubling up is encouraged!
$300.00 for single reservations (1 person).
$500.00 or $250.00 per person to reserve a room for 2 people. Each room is furnished two queen size bed- double up and save. If you register for a double room we will follow up on the second guest.
QUESTIONS? Please email us directly at INFO@ALAUDUBON.ORG