Warblers can give even the best birders trouble this time of year, but Alabama Audubon is here to help! Don't let another year pass by leaving unidentified warblers off of your bird checklist.
Join Program Coordinator Andrew Lydeard for a fall migration field trip, specifically in search of tough-to-identify warblers passing through the area this time of year. We will cover the basic field marks, ID tips, and other strategies to help you figure out who you're watching!
Please note: This event is limited to 15 participants before a waitlist opens, so be sure to sign up quickly!
A minimum of 6 participants needed for the trip to make. Last day to register: 9/19/2025
Alabama Audubon Members: $35.00 // Non-members: $50.00
Trip Leader: Your trip leader will be Program Coordinator Andrew Lydeard (andrew@alaudubon.org / 703-606-8956). Please reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or require special accessibility accomodations, so that we assist you.
Target Species:
Up to 30 warbler species - including: Blue-winged, Golden-winged, Canada, Blackburnian, Worm-eating, Tennessee, Magnolia Warblers, and others!
Summer and Scarlet Tanagers
Red-eyed, Yellow-throated, Warbling, and Philadelphia Vireos
Wood, Swainson's, and Gray-cheeked Thrushes
Broad-winged Hawks
Yellow-billed Cuckoos
Barred Owls
TRAVEL INFORMATION : We will meet at the main parking lot of the TVA Trailhead in Muscle Shoals promptly at 7:00am and depart as a group along the trails. If you need to use the restroom, please arrive a few minutes early, so you don't lose the group.
Address: TVA Muscle Shoals Trails Complex
73 Thunder Rd,
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Accessibility : We will travel about 2.0 miles as a group on the trails here, which are mostly paved or gravel/dirt. Many of the trails are paved, mostly flat, and provide safe places to travel and rest for wheelchair and cane users. However, please note that some of the trails have slight changes in elevation and may have tripping hazards such as rocks, sticks, or holes that may not be suitable for all people. Please be sure to bring extra water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray for the morning. Loaner binoculars will be available if you need them!
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.
Please note: This event will only be canceled by Alabama Audubon in the event of unforeseen circumstances or threatening weather. Refunds will only be issued at the discretion of Alabama Audubon.