Bird of the Year 2026 // Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher is one of the most iconic birds of North American prairies, including the Alabama Black Belt and is our Bird of the Year for 2026. Each year we focus on a bird in Alabama that is in need of conservation effort.
The species is in steep decline across nearly its entire range. It represents the general decline in grassland birds, which are disappearing faster than any other group of birds in the U.S. The Black Belt is one of about six isolated populations in North America.
Join Alabama Audubon's staff in Hale County, as we go in search of these special birds along County Roads 9 and 10.
Field Trip Leaders: Tim Higgins / (251) 228-2856
Please contact your field trip leader day of the event for questions and directions.
Meeting Place & Time: Meet in the Jack's parking lot in Greensboro at 7:00am, and we will caravan from there.
Address: 1490 State St., Greensboro, AL 36744
This event is free, but space is limited and registration is required.
Accessibility: This is a driving event. You can choose to walk or ride during stopping points. Please email info@alaudubon.org for more details.