Gray Catbird
Join Alabama Audubon at Shoal Creek Park for the Great Fall Bird Count, which invites birders of all skill levels to come out and see how many birds we can add to the park list for the morning. Shoal Creek Park is one of the few locations in the Birmingham metro area that has tracts of grassland and scrubland interspersed with the forest, so there are a variety of habitats to support a diverse array of bird species. Participants will join one of 3 - 4 small groups led by expert birders and naturalists that will travel around the park in search of birds for a couple of hours before reconvening at the pavilion to tally our total species. All proceeds directly support Alabama Audubon's Outreach and Education Programs as well as the continued grassland management at Shoal Creek Park.
Target Species
Tennessee, Magnolia, Chestnut-sided, and American Redstarts
Lots of Indigo Buntings!
Swainson's, Wood, and Hermit Thrushes
Loggerhead Shrikes
Lincoln's, Swamp, Song, and Field Sparrows
Red-shouldered and Cooper's Hawks
Eastern Bluebirds
Meeting Time and Place: We will meet in the parking lot of Shoal Creek Park promptly at 7:00am before splitting up our groups to explore the park. We will meet back at the pavilion around 9:30 for a tally of the species and wrap-up the morning!
Address: Shoal Creek Park 2781 Hwy 119, Montevallo, AL 35115
Coordinates: (33.125770, -86.842353)
Trip Leaders: Your trip leaders will be Alabama Audubon Ambassadors Marj Young, Sandra Allinson, and Shoal Creek Board Member Ray Cavender. Please reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or require special accessibility accomodations, so that we can better assist you.
Registration Fee: $15.00
Accessibility: We will travel up to 2 miles on gravel, dirt, or grass paths that may be uneven and have slight changes in elevation. Obstacles such as holes, sticks, and other debris may be present, which may not be suitable for all people. There are restrooms at the pavilion and benches scattered throughout the park if you need to rest. 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 (if applicable) will only be issued at the discretion of Alabama Audubon.