Description : Alabama Point East in the winter is a unique birding experience thanks to the fast moving waters around Perdido Pass. We will start by searching the surrounding parking area for loggerhead shrikes then as we head through the dunes we will keep an eye out for sparrows and any passing hawks/raptors. Once we arrive on the beach we will turn our attention to shorebirds like snowy plover, Wilsons plover, ruddy turnstones, and mixed flocks of terns.

The group will spend a significant amount of time walking on the beach with the goal of making it nearby the jetties to search for scoters, gannet, mergansers, and loons. Throughout the trip Alabama Audubon staff and partners will also spend time talking about the importance of the site during the summer for beach nesting birds within the state.

This will be a trip suitable for all birding levels. We will move slowly through the habitat and spend a good amount of time scoping birds on the beach and in the nearby waters. There will be multiple scopes available for viewing and binoculars to borrow.

LOCATION DETAILS : We will meet under the pavilions by the parking lot. Restrooms are available at the parking lot. There is a small parking fee at this location.

Wear shoes comfortable for walking on the beach and layered clothing good for winter days on the beach.

TRAVEL INFORMATION :

28105 Perdido Beach Blvd,

Orange Beach, AL 36561
We will meet under the pavilions by the parking lot by 9am and be walking for the duration of the trip.

Accessibility : While we will spend some time on the boardwalk through the dunes, the majority of this trip will be spent traversing the beach. The whole trip should be under a mile total of walking on sand.

TRIP LEADER: Cortney Weatherby // cortney@alaudubon.org // (402) 297-1775

Please contact your trip leader DAY of if you have any questions or concerns.