Picture by Andrew Lydeard, Alabama Audubon Program Coordinator
Oak Mountain State Park is Alabama's largest park, with over 10,000 acres of woods and lakes to explore. We'll look for early spring migrants, lingering winter birds, and perhaps some early nesters on this trip. We may see Bald eagles and Osprey, and we should have excellent looks at Purple Martins. Expect a good sampling of woodland songbirds, too.
TRAVEL INFORMATION : Meet in the parking lot of the lower fishing lake, accessed by the EASTERN park entrance off Hwy 119 (the entrance nearer US 280 ).
Put 5601 Oak Mountain Lake Rd in your GPS, and it will get you to the entrance road. We will hike the trail around the lower fishing lake, look for birds in and above the upper and lower lakes, then -- as time allows -- perhaps drive through the park to search out other habitats.
Location Address For Event: Intersection of Oak Mountain Lake Rd. and John Findlay III Dr., Birmingham, AL 35242, United States
Target Bird Species: Yellow-throated warbler, Northern Parula, White-eyed vireo, Blue-grey gnatcatcher, Summer tanager, Wood thrush, Pileated woodpecker
This event is free but registration is required.
Field Trip Leaders: Paul Franklin (205) 542-7647 // Sandra Allinson *Please contact the field trip leaders day of the event if you have questions or concerns.
Accessibility : We will travel up to 1.0 mile on pavement and hard-packed dirt/sand. The trail is mostly flat with slight up hill and downhill changes. This trail would be suitable for cane and hiking. There are restrooms and no resting benches on location.
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 the last minute prior to the trip, please email or text your trip leaders to let them know!*
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