Join Alabama Audubon for a special access field trip to one of Alabama's most diverse prairies, Wild Horse Prairie, located in Geiger, AL.
Wild Horse Prairie is owned and managed by Mitchell and Hazel Bell and is one of the pristine locations where our Conservation Team does winter sparrow banding, grassland bird surveys, and hosts events each year at the annual Black Belt Birding Festival.
It is a favorite birding location for Program Coordinator Andrew Lydeard, who will lead you through the grasslands, upland oak patches, and around the property in search of a variety of fantastic songbirds, many of which will be migrating through the area. Black Belt Coordinator Tim Higgins and local naturalist Daniel Redwine will also lead the group through the property. We will meet at a local gas station before driving a few minutes down the road to bird the prairie and surrounding area.
Note: Minimum of six (6) registrants required for the trip to proceed.
Meeting Time and Place: We will meet promptly at the M&M Mart in Geiger and depart at 7am for the prairie, which is about a 5-minute drive from the gas station. If you need breakfast, snacks, or to use the restroom, please arrive before our departure time, so that we can get to birding as soon as possible!
Address: M&M Market and Chevron, 39336 AL-17, Emelle, AL 35459
Coordinates: (32.830635, -88.309779)
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 better assist you.
This event is free but registration is required.
Accessibility: This event is not suitable for those with mobility requirements. This event will cover up to 2 miles of grass, muddy surfaces, and uneven terrain. There are no restrooms at the Prairie.
Cancellation: This event will only be canceled by Alabama Audubon in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If you have questions about the program, please contact Andrew Lydeard (andrew@alaudubon.org).