EcoWild: Meaher State Park
$20 TO ATTEND / SPACE IS LIMITED
REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 8 AT 12AM
Join Alabama Audubon for this guided morning walk around Meaher State Park, one of coastal Alabama’s premiere state parks. This 1,327-acre park features a fishing pier, boardwalk, and endless views of Gulf Coast marshland that is home to hundreds of bird species. We will be joined by a local volunteer that will provide the history state park and surrounding area as we take an easy walk around looking for birds.
It's a fantastic time of year to be near the water in coastal Alabama as spring migration begins wrapping up. Our leisurely stroll will start from the parking area, where large pines are sure to host local family groups of Brown-headed Nuthatches and Pine Warblers. The tangles and shrubby edges along our walk should be optimal for Indigo Buntings, Orchard Orioles, and Gray Catbirds. As we make our way out to the boardwalk, we’ll be listening for Clapper Rails and Sora that could be hiding in the marsh grasses, and depending on how low the tide is, we may even see one of these elusive birds! Meaher is also a great place to see and hear singing Marsh Wrens and Least Bitterns. In addition to the great coastal marsh birds that we should see and hear, this is the time of year to expect lots of ocean flybys. We will be sure to constantly scan Mobile Bay for flyby wading birds, terns, and gulls such as Osprey, Black Skimmers, Least and Gull-billed Terns, and many more possibilities. Come help us see as many species on our walk as possible – the more eyes the better!
Want to go to both this walk and the one at Bayfront?! Purchase tickets for both at a discounted rate here.
LIMPKIN
Andrew Lydeard
TRIP LEADERS
The leader for this trip is Andrew Lydeard / 703-606-8956 / Andrew@alaudubon.org. Please contact by phone on the day of the trip only.
NEED-TO-KNOW
REMEMBER As always, remember to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, bug spray and wear seasonally appropriate attire. Hiking boots or sturdy shoes are recommended.
DETAILS Restrooms are available in the park. The park entry fee is built into your EcoWild ticket cost and includes park access for the entire day.
REQUIRED Participants must complete the mandatory online waiver when registering. Please do not request registration for others when submitting your request.
ACCESSIBILITY Participants will be on mostly flat terrain. While most of the park is paved or a boardwalk, there are parts of the walk that may be on uneven, rocky terrain not suitable for all people.
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
We will meet at the large parking lot on the left after the campground. *Please show your EcoWild ticket at the gate upon arrival.*
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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.