Join Alabama Audubon in celebrating Birdability Week this year from October 20 - 26, 2025! This week-long event is dedicated to making birding accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of ability. Executive Director Dr. Scot Duncan, Program Coordinator Andrew Lydeard, and Black Belt Coordinator Tim Higgins will lead participants through the Barnett Lawley Forever Wild Tract in Hale County before heading out to County Roads 9 and 10 nearby. This is a caravan trip, so carpooling is encouraged to save gas and space at the meetup point, but not required. Participants will be provided with walkie talkies at the beginning of the trip, so they can hear the lead vehicle.
While this event is free, registration is required to keep the caravan short.
Trip Leaders: Your trip leaders will be Dr. Scot Duncan (scot@alaudubon.org), Andrew Lydeard (andrew@alaudubon.org), and Tim Higgins (tim@alaudubon.org). Please reach out to Andrew Lydeard (andrew@alaudubon.org) if you require any special accommodations, have questions, or cannot attend, so that we can better assist you on the day of the event.
Target Species:
Swamp, Song, Field, and Savannah Sparrows
Red-tailed Hawks
Northern Harriers
Great Blue Herons and Greg Egrets
Northern Shovelers, Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, and Mallards
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks
Meeting Time and Place: We will be meeting at the western parking lot of Jack's in downtown Greensboro, AL and departing promptly at 7:00am. If you need to use the restroom or grab breakfast, please arrive before the departure time, so you don't have to catch up with the group! Those that want to carpool are welcome to leave their vehicles in the parking lot. Be sure to grab your birding gear, water, and snacks if you leave your vehicle.
Address: Jack's Family Restaurant
1490 State St,
Greensboro, AL 36744
Accessibility : This is a caravan trip, and participants will follow the lead vehicle on a tour of the Black Belt and its fall birds. We will stopping multiple times at different locations and getting out of our vehicles to view birds, but we will not be traveling far from our vehicles. Be sure to bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snacks, and wear seasonally appropriate attire. There will be restrooms available mid-morning at our first location, but none after that, so please plan accordingly. Participants will be provided with walkie talkies to keep in touch with the group and the leaders.
*Please note: This event may be canceled by Alabama Audubon in the event of unforeseen circumstances or threatening weather. Refunds (if applicable) will only be issued at the discretion of Alabama Audubon.