Battleship Memorial Park

Alabama · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Battleship Memorial Park is a productive birding destination in Alabama, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Double-crested Cormorant among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

3/6/2026Union Camp1 observed

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

3/5/202698 Paddock Dr, Fairhope, Alabama, US (30.512, -87.916)2 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/4/2026Bayfront Park/Village Point (Daphne)1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

3/3/2026Chickasaw Ponds1 observed

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

3/3/2026Chickasaw Ponds3 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

3/3/2026Chickasaw Ponds1 observed

Brewer's Blackbird

Euphagus cyanocephalus

3/2/2026University of South Alabama3 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

3/2/20268386 Jonesboro Road, Daphne, Alabama, US (30.597, -87.879)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

42/24/2026

Mourning Dove

32/24/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

1152/24/2026

Great Egret

12/24/2026

American White Pelican

432/24/2026

Brown Pelican

12/24/2026

White-throated Sparrow

12/24/2026

Savannah Sparrow

62/24/2026

Song Sparrow

12/24/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

102/24/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Battleship Memorial Park for birding?
The best months to visit Battleship Memorial Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Battleship Memorial Park?
Notable species at Battleship Memorial Park include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Egret, American White Pelican. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Battleship Memorial Park?
Birding at Battleship Memorial Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Battleship Memorial Park?
Battleship Memorial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.