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Black Belt Birding Morning

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

There are 6 morning birding experiences available this year. Please choose 1.

FOREVER WILD TRIAL AREA

STATE CATTLE RANCH
1132 County Road 73, Greensboro
$30 / 6am–8:30am

One of the birdiest sites in the Black Belt, this site offers a mix of wetlands, grassland, and forest. Species we may see include Wood Stork, Anhinga, Blue-winged Teal, White Ibis, several heron and egret species, Indigo Buntings, Blue Grosbeaks, Common Gallinules, American Kestrel (southeastern race), Eastern Kingbird, Loggerhead Shrike, Yellow Warbler, and Dickcissel. This is the best location for an unexpected species including early migrant shorebirds, ducks, and terns.

The event is full & there is a waitlist.

OLD CAHAWBA

PRAIRIE TRACT & ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE
9518 Cahaba Rd, Orrville
$30 / 6am–8:15am

Search for grassland, scrub, and river forest birds at one of the most beautiful of the Black Belt prairies, which happens to be the site of Alabama’s first state capitol. Birds we hope to see include the Orchard Oriole, Blue Grosbeak, Northern Bobwhite (quail), Yellow-throated and Prairie Warbler, Summer Tanager, Broad-winged Hawk, Yellow-breasted Chat, Indigo Bunting, Acadian Flycatcher, Northern Parula, and American Redstart. We will also pause to admire some of the region’s iconic prairie plants.

PAYNE LAKE RECREATION AREA

581 County Road 71, Moundville
$30 / 6am–8:30am

Payne Lake is an oasis for birds and birders in one of Alabama’s finest national forests. The diverse mix of habitats offers a chance to see many warblers including Kentucky, Black-and-white, Prairie, Hooded, Swainson’s, and Northern Parula. Also abundant here are the Red-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireo, Summer Tanager, Yellow- breasted Chat, Brown-headed Nuthatch, Red-headed Woodpecker, and Orchard Oriole. With luck, we might see a Red-cockaded Woodpecker.

***There is a $3 day pass required per vehicle. Cash only, exact change.

PERRY LAKES PARK

2202 SR-175, Marion
$30 / 6am–8:30am

One of the most popular birding sites in the Black Belt, Perry Lakes Park is a mix of bottomland forest, oxbow lakes, and swamp. Unfortunately, this year the restored fire tower is closed. However, birders can still expect a really special experience in which they will likely see many diverse species that include Bald Eagle, Wood Duck, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Little Blue Heron, Northern Parula, Barred Owl, Red-eyed Vireo, and Summer Tanager.

DOWNTOWN BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS

ALABAMA AUDUBON OFFICE / 1014 Whelan Street, Greensboro
Free Event / 7am–8:30am

Get to know Downtown Greensboro’s birds with an easy stroll along the city’s historic streets on a quiet Saturday morning. This outing is open to all, but it is particularly designed for those who are new to birding, or bird curious, and want to meet others with similar interests.

BIRDABILITY ACCESSIBLE DRIVING TOUR

HISTORIC GREENSBORO OPERA HOUSE
1217 Main Street, Greensboro
$30 / 7am–9am

A driving tour of bird habitats of the Black Belt, including catfish ponds, fields, and forest edges. The event is designed for birding from the car with occasional stops and minimal walking. Birds we may see include American White Pelicans, Wood Storks, Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, Bald Eagles, Black and Turkey Vultures, Dickcissels, herons and egrets, Eastern Kingbirds, Indigo Buntings, Swallow-tailed and Mississippi Kites, and Red-tailed Hawks.