Join Alabama Audubon for this month's Nature at Noon outing at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park in Dallas County. The park is situated where the Alabama and Cahaba Rivers meet, making it a great location for migrating birds that are moving down the rivers. Enjoy a mid-day outing on these historic grounds while we search for migratory birds and learn about the story of the location.
This event is free except park’s $2.00 entry fee, and registration is required. This program is limited to 25 participants before a waitlist opens, so be sure to sign up quickly!
Trip Leaders: Your trip leaders will be Program Coordinator Andrew Lydeard (andrew@alaudubon.org / 703-606-8956) and Black Belt Coordinator Tim Higgins (tim@alaudubon.org). Please reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or require special accessibility accommodations, so that we can assist you.
Target Species
Up to 30 warbler species - including: Blue-winged, Golden-winged, Canada, Blackburnian, Worm-eating, Tennessee, Magnolia Warblers, and others!
Summer and Scarlet Tanagers
Red-eyed, Yellow-throated, Warbling, and Philadelphia Vireos
Wood, Swainson's, and Gray-cheeked Thrushes
Red-shouldered Hawks
Yellow-billed Cuckoos
Barred Owls
Downy, Hairy, and Pileated Woodpeckers
TRAVEL INFORMATION : Please note, there is $2 entry fee that must be paid at the visitor center upon arrival. Please arrive a few minutes before the event to make sure you have paid and can catch up with the group!
Address to pay entry fee: Old Cahawba Archaeological Park
9518 Cahaba Rd
Orrville, AL 36767
Directions: After paying the fee, continue straight down Capitol Avenue to the very end of the road where it meets a traffic circle and intersects with Vine Street. The staff at the visitor center will be expecting birders and can help direct you toward the right place!
Exact Coordinates: (32.317365, -87.096858)
Accessibility : We will travel less than a mile as a group on the old roads here, which are mostly paved and flat with little change in elevation. However, please note that the roads are old and may have tripping hazards such as rocks, sticks, or holes that may not be suitable for all people. Please be sure to bring extra water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray for the morning. Loaner binoculars will be available if you need them!
Please reach out to Andrew Lydeard (andrew@alaudubon.org) or Tim Higgins (tim@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.