RUFFNER MOUNTAIN & EASTLAKE PARK
FIELD TRIP TO BIRMINGHAM’S EAST SIDE
REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 @ 11PM
FREE WITH REGISTRATION / SPACE IS LIMITED
Join us as we visit two well-known birding destinations on the eastern side of Birmingham—Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve and East Lake Park.
Fall migration will be in full swing and we will likely encounter a full spectrum of migrants at Ruffner, including raptors, woodpeckers, flycatchers, vireos, warblers and tanagers. East Lake will feature water birds, including both night-heron species, and perhaps migrating gulls, terns or waterfowl.
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TRIP LEADERS
The leaders for this trip are Greg Harber / 205-807-8055 and Paul Franklin / 205-542-7647. Please contact by phone on the day of the trip only.
NEED-TO-KNOW
REMEMBER As always, remember to bring plenty of water and wear seasonally appropriate attire.
DETAILS We will gather at 7am at the Eastwood Chick-fil-A and carpool/caravan from there to Ruffner Mountain. Our plan is to visit both sides of the mountain before making the short drive to East Lake Park. Restrooms are available to Ruffner Mountain, near the pavilion.
REQUIRED Participants must complete the mandatory online waiver when registering. Please do not request registration for others when submitting your request.
ACCESSIBILITY The trails at Ruffner Mountain are not wheelchair accessible and the loop trail at East Lake Park is crushed gravel and could be prohibitive.
CANCELLATION In the event of inclement weather, or if you need to cancel at the last minute, please text your trip leaders, as the main office will be closed.
WHERE TO MEET & WHEN
MEETING LOCATION & TIME
Chick-fil-A at 7am
1648 Montclair Road
Irondale, AL 35210
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
Through more than seventy-five years of conservation work in one of our nation’s most ecologically rich states, Alabama Audubon has seen firsthand how diversity strengthens natural communities. This same principle applies to human communities, which is why our organization is committed to providing equitable and inclusive opportunities for all Alabamians to learn about and enjoy wild birds, their habitats, and the natural world. One of the best ways to support that belief is by valuing and actively seeking to strengthen diversity among our staff, our board, and our membership. To that end, Alabama Audubon welcomes everyone to participate in our work, and strives to make our programs, classes, and events welcome, inclusive, and accessible to all.