Event/ Program Description: Lake Guntersville is always a productive place to visit. We expect to see Bald eagles, of course, but there is much more to entertain a birder there -- Loons and horned grebes in numbers, the chance for both diving and "puddle" ducks, gulls, Kingfishers, and "quality" songbirds. A swing through the state park generally gets us nice looks at Wood ducks and the kind of up-close experiences with White-tailed deer that are hard to achieve anywhere else. The views from around the lake can be simply spectacular. Come on out and let's see what we can find.

LOCATION DETAILS: If we choose to drive through the state park, a small admission fee is charged. Please note this is a park entrance fee. Otherwise, there should be no special costs incurred. Restroom facilities are available in several locations along our expected route.

This is an all-day trip please bring water and lunch, and dress accordingly. Please note the weather forecast FOR GUNTERSVILLE for the day of the trip, as the temperature and wind chill can differ significantly there can differ significantly from home. Headwear and gloves, as well as outerwear that repels wind, could be a great help on a chilly, blustery day in Guntersville. Word to the wise...

TRAVEL INFORMATION: Meet at 7:00 am in the main parking lot of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. We will travel by personal vehicle to Guntersville, AL, and reconvene at approximately 8:30 am in the McDonald's restaurant on Hwy 431.

Birmingham Botanical Garden Address: 2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham AL 35223

McDondals Address: 7375 US-431, Albertville, AL 35950

TRIP LEADER: Your trip leader for this event will be Paul Franklin // (205) 542-7647

Accessibility: Almost all the birding will be done from close to the vehicles, with only short-distance walking involved. Most of the surfaces we encounter will be relatively level and smooth.

Photo Owner and Rights: Jerry am Ende // Audubon Photography Awards // Belted Kingfisher Female