Join Alabama Audubon for a Nature at Noon outing at Bayfront Park in Daphne, AL. The park is situated along Mobile Bay, making it a great location for waders, shorebirds, and other waterbirds that can be seen fairly easily. We will also search the nearby woods and swamps in search of lingering migratory songbirds and to welcome back our winter residents! Loaner binoculars will be available.
You can view the Bayfront Park eBird hotspot here to see what’s been spotted there recently!
Cost: This event is free but registration is required. This program will be limited to 25 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Trip Leaders: Your trip leaders will be Program Coordinator Andrew Lydeard (andrew@alaudubon.org / 703-606-8956) and Coastal Programs Manager Cortney Weatherby (cortney@alaudubon.org/ 402-297-1775) and a special guest appearance by Executive Director Scot Duncan! Please reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or require special accessibility accommodations, so that we can assist you.
Target Species:
Hermit Thrushes
Blue-headed Vireos
Sanderlings, Willets, Least Sandpipers, and other shorebirds
Royal, Forster's, and Caspian Terns
Red-shouldered Hawks
Pileated Woodpeckers
Ruby-crowned Kinglets
Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets, and Great Egrets
Location Details: Restrooms are available near the parking lot. There is no parking fee at this location and ample parking is available. Please remember to wear seasonally appropriate attire and bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray as needed.
Meeting Time & Place: We will meet near the pavilion at the parking area promptly at noon before traveling as a group through the park. Address: 6200 Bayfront Park Dr, Daphne, AL, 36526.
Accessibility: We will travel no more than 1.5 miles as a group on the level paved or gravel paths and boardwalks. However, please note that the boardwalks may have tripping hazards such as rocks, sticks, or holes that may not be suitable for all people.
Cancellation: This event will only be canceled by Alabama Audubon in the event of unforeseen circumstances or threatening weather/hazardous conditions. Refunds (if applicable) will only be issued at the discretion of Alabama Audubon. *If you need to cancel at last minute prior to the trip, please email or text your trip leaders to let them know!*
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