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.

Thank you to Alabama Black Belt Adventures for being our 2026 Presenting Sponsor!

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