Russ Bailey Memorial Beginner Bird Walk
Ruffner Mountain 1214 81st St S, Birmingham, ALCelebrate the legacy of Birmingham birder Russ Bailey with a beginner-friendly morning walk at Ruffner.
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Philip Henry Gosse: A Naturalist’s Sojourn in Alabama
Personal BrandingTake a journey back in time to 1830s Alabama with English naturalist Philip Henry Gosse through his hand-painted illustrations. Join us for an opening reception with a presentation by Gary Mullen and book signing.
CANCELED: Swift Night Out #1: Tuscaloosa
Join us for our first "swiftnado" viewing party of the year in Tuscaloosa!
Gosse Nature Walk #23: Vulcan Trail
Vulcan Park and Museum 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, ALTake a lunchtime nature break with us as we explore the trail around Vulcan Park in the heart of Birmingham.
Field Trip: Oak Mountain State Park and Dunnavant Valley Greenway
Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Dr,, Pelham, ALJoin Birmingham Audubon as we search for fall migrants in the woodlands of Shelby County.
Habitat Restoration at Audubon-Datnow Forest Preserve, W. E. Putnam Middle School
W. E. Putnam Middle School 1757 Montclair Road, BirminghamHelp us restore Brown-headed Nuthatch habitat at one of our favorite neighborhood schools.
Birmingham Audubon Fall Bird Count and Bird-a-thon
Shortcode for PeopleIt's our Fall Bird Count with a twist! Help us gather important data on our city's breeding and migratory bird populations, or make a pledge for the total number of species counted to support Birmingham Audubon.
Swift Night Out #2: Birmingham
ALDon't miss this chance to see migrating chimney swifts downtown. Plus we will have a fun after-party with live music in the courtyard of the Pizitz Food Hall!
Field Trip: Cheaha State Park
Cheaha Mountain 19644 AL-281, Delta, ALJoin us on Alabama's loftiest peak for a day of soaring hawks, migrating songbirds, and more.
Gosse Nature Walk #24: Moss Rock Preserve
ALCome for a hike with us at Hoover's Moss Rock Preserve and see the fall bloom of the rare plant glades.
Habitat Restoration at Audubon-Datnow Forest Preserve, W. E. Putnam Middle School
W. E. Putnam Middle School 1757 Montclair Road, BirminghamHere's a second opportunity this fall to help us restore Brown-headed Nuthatch habitat at this Birmingham city school.
Field Trip: Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve 3906 Turkey Creek Road, Pinson, ALJoin Birmingham Audubon as we search for fall migrants at this Forever Wild gem.
Field Trip: James D. Martin Wildlife Park, Gadsden
James D Martin wildlife park Gadsden, ALEnjoy fall birding at this Alabama Birding Trails hotspot in northeast Alabama.
Course: Birding 2.0 — Digital Tools for 21st Century Birding
Twenty-first century birding offers an amazing array of digital and technological aids to help birders improve their birding skills, while also contributing to bird conservation. Sign up today for this new class from Anne Miller!
$85
Fall Audubon Talk: John Northrop, Citizens’ Climate Lobby Birmingham
Ruffner Mountain 1214 81st St S, Birmingham, ALJoin us for our second seasonal Audubon Talk with special guest John Northrop, group leader of Citizens' Climate Lobby Birmingham.
Gosse Nature Walk #25: Freshwater Land Trust’s High Ore Line Trail, Midfield
ALEscape the Friday grind with a lunchtime walk at this new Freshwater Land Trust spot on the Red Rock Trail System.
Course: Landscaping for Wildlife Workshop
Learn how to make your yard more inviting for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife, and the importance of planting native species with Paul Franklin for this new, one-day workshop.
Habitat Restoration at Audubon-Datnow Forest Preserve, W. E. Putnam Middle School
W. E. Putnam Middle School 1757 Montclair Road, BirminghamVolunteer with us and our partners at Jones Valley Teaching Farm for a day of outdoor work and service at the Audubon-Datnow Forest Preserve at Birmingham's W.E. Putnam Middle School.
Field Trip: Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge 2700 Refuge Headquarters Rd., Decatur, ALVisit one of Alabama's most incredible birding hotspots, home to thousands of migratory Sandhill Cranes—and the occasional whooper.
Course: Birdingham Holiday Cards, Session 1
Join Doug Baulos for a fun workshop making hand-made bird cards for the holiday season.
$20
Course: Birdingham Holiday Cards, Session 2
Join Doug Baulos for a fun workshop making hand-made bird cards for the holiday season.
$20
2019 Winter Banquet & Fundraiser
Jennifer Ackerman shares a lyrical testimony to the wonders of avian intelligence at our 73rd Winter Banquet.
Coastal—Bird ID Walk
Join our coastal staff for a bird identification walk in preparation for our Winter ACBS!
Christmas Bird Count
Continue a holiday birding tradition, eighty-four years in the making.
Field Trip: BIRDingham Parks
Join us for a half-day field trip with a sampling of Birmingham’s urban parks featuring a wide array of winter species in both water, open, and woodland settings.
Course: Mastering Winter Water Birds
Greg Harber provides a comprehensive look at all the birds you’re likely to encounter on or near Alabama’s winter waterways. Learn to identify loons, grebes, geese, ducks, and cranes, as well as find reliable populations of these birds in the greater Birmingham area.
Course: Winter Songbirds and Raptors
Paul Franklin explores the many species of songbirds and birds of prey that are present in the colder months when our permanent residents are joined by the multitudes of northern breeders. Enjoy learning about identification, life histories, population trends, and more.
Gosse Nature Walk #26: Birmingham Museum of Art
Take a lunch break with Alabama Audubon Executive Director Ansel Payne as he leads a walking tour of over two millennia of bird-inspired art.
Field trip: City of Guntersville Waterfront Parks
Enjoy winter birding in the beautiful Tennessee River Valley.
3rd Annual MLK Day Habitat Restoration at W. E. Putnam
Help us restore Brown-headed Nuthatch habitat at one of our favorite neighborhood schools.
Field trip: Opelika Wood Duck Heritage Preserve & Siddique Nature Park and Kreher Preserve & Nature Center
Join us for this popular field trip to two birding hotspots in Lee County.
Gosse Nature Walk #27: Mountain Brook Cahaba River Walk
Explore this riparian habitat with Alabama Audubon staff!
Course: Winter Birding by Ear
The ability to bird by ear, identifying various species from their vocalizations, is of invaluable assistance in the field. Learn the winter calls with Paul Franklin!
Tom Imhof Memorial Beginner Bird Walk and Great Backyard Bird Count at the Birmingham Zoo
During the Great Backyard Bird Count, get hands-on birding experience with Alabama Audubon at the zoo.
Great Backyard Bird Count at Ruffner Mountain
The Great Backyard Bird Count returns to Ruffner Mountain.
Gosse Nature Walk #28: UA Arboretum, Tuscaloosa
Join us for our first Gosse Nature Walk in Tuscaloosa with special guest Molly Adams, founder of the Feminist Bird Club!
Spring Audubon Talk: Molly Adams, Founder of the Feminist Bird Club
ALJoin us for our fourth seasonal Audubon Talk with special guest Molly Adams, Founder and President of the Feminist Bird Club as well as Advocacy and Outreach Manager for New York City Audubon.
Field Trip: Fosters-River Bend Turf Farm
Explore the variety of habitats west and south of the floodplain of the Black Warrior River.
CANCELED: Course: Bring Birds Back! Fiber Processes with Douglas Baulos, Session 1
Learn how to create beautiful hand-sewn fabric art utilizing multiple processes with Doug Baulos.
$20
CANCELED: Course: Bring Birds Back! Fiber Processes with Douglas Baulos, Session 2
Learn how to create beautiful hand-sewn fabric art utilizing multiple processes with Doug Baulos.
$20
CANCELED: Field Trip: Fort Toulouse–Fort Jackson, Wetumpka
Visit this historic park, situated where the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers meet to form the headwaters of the Alabama River, where rich riparian habitat makes it especially attractive to birds.
CANCELED: Course: Landscaping for Wildlife Workshop
Learn how to make your yard more inviting for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife, and the importance of planting native species with Paul Franklin for this one-day workshop.
CANCELED: Course: Native Tree Identification
April is perfect for learning native trees! Learn from Henry Hughes, who worked in urban and rural forestry in Alabama for over 25 years.
CANCELED: Gosse Nature Walk #29: P.H. Gosse Birthday Stroll at Audubon-Datnow Forest Preserve and Flora Johnston Park
This event has been canceled.
CANCELED: Field Trip: Poarch Band of Creek Indians Reservation
This event has been canceled.
ONLINE Course: Audubon at Home: Birdwatching for Beginners
Master-birder Greg Harber teaches students everything they need to know to get started with their new favorite hobby in our first-ever online course.
ONLINE Course: Audubon at Home: Chimney Swifts
Learn all about one of our favorite birds, the chimney swift, from our Science & Conservation Director.
CANCELED: Coastal Bird Banding
Participate in one of the Alabama Gulf Coast's most exciting annual bird events.
ONLINE Course: Audubon at Home: Sharing Your Sightings with eBird
Find out about all the ways you can use eBird in the first of a two-part series with Anne Miller, founder of the Alabama Wildlife Center.
ONLINE Course: Audubon at Home: Selecting Optics and Field Guides
Join Greg Harber as he teaches students about selecting optics and bird field guides to better see and learn to identify birds.
ONLINE Course: Audubon at Home: Locating Birds with eBird
Discover all the ways you can use eBird in the second of a two-part series with Anne Miller, founder of the Alabama Wildlife Center.
RESCHEDULED: Annual Membership Meeting
In order to keep our members safe, the Alabama Audubon Board of Directors has decided not to hold this year's Annual Membership Meeting in April. Click here for more details.
2020 Birmingham Spring Bird Count & Bird-a-thon
It's our Spring Bird Count with a twist! Help us gather important data on our city's breeding and migratory bird populations, or make a pledge for the total number of species counted to support Alabama Audubon.
ONLINE Course: Audubon at Home: Snowy Plovers
Join our Coastal Biologist Olivia Morpeth for this course all about snowy plovers, one of our top species of concern we monitor on the Alabama coast.
ONLINE Course: Audubon at Home—Birding by Ear: The Simple Singers
Learn to identify birds by their songs with Paul H. Franklin.
ONLINE Book Club: Audubon at Home: The Home Place
Join our first-ever online book club with Alabama Audubon's Alliemarie Humphries!
CANCELED: Field Trip: Alabama A&M Farm/Wheeler NWR/Dancy Bottoms
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this field trip has been canceled.
ONLINE Course: Audubon at Home: Birdwatching for Beginners
Master-birder Greg Harber teaches students everything they need to know to get started with their new favorite hobby.
ONLINE Course: Audubon at Home: Birds of a Feather That Nest Together
Learn what it means to be a colonial nesting species on the Alabama coast from Coastal Biologist Sabrina Cobb.
CANCELED: Audubon Mountain Workshop
Mountain Workshop has been canceled.