Birding in Alabama

The top birding locations in Alabama include Dauphin Island, Battleship Memorial Park, Bayfront Park/Village Point (Daphne), Bayou La Batre Ponds, Blakeley Historic State Park, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, Choccolocco Park, Church Pond, Dauphin Island, Dauphin Island - Audubon Bird Sanctuary, Dauphin Island - Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island - Pelican Island, Dauphin Island - Shell Mound Park, Dauphin Island - West End, Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge, Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge - Kennedy Unit, Foley, Forever Wild Field Trial Area, Fort Morgan State Historic Site, Gulf Shores, Gulf State Park, Gulf State Park - Lake Shelby, Guntersville Lake, Harrison Lake, Limestone Park, Marion Fish Hatchery, Meaher State Park, River Bend Turf, Stevenson Municipal Park, Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area, The Sinks, Wheeler Dam - South Landing, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge - Beaverdam Peninsula Tower, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge - Blackwell Swamp, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge - Garth Slough, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge - Limestone Bay/Arrowhead Landing, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge - Rockhouse Bottoms, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge - White Springs Dike, Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station, Wood Duck Nature Preserve of Opelika. Each offers unique habitats and species.

The best seasons for birding in Alabama are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration brings diverse species through the area. Winter offers opportunities for cold-weather specialties and waterfowl.

Notable species in Alabama include Scarlet Tanager, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Painted Bunting, Brown Pelican, Reddish Egret, Clapper Rail, Black-bellied Plover, Willet, and more. The state supports coastal, forest, wetland, urban park, lake, grassland, river/riparian habitats.