Bayfront Park/Village Point (Daphne)

Alabama · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Bayfront Park/Village Point (Daphne) is a productive birding destination in Alabama, with 277 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Blue-winged Teal, and Mourning Dove 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

Great Crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus crinitus

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

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

3/4/2026Union Camp1 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

33/5/2026

Blue-winged Teal

23/5/2026

Mourning Dove

43/5/2026

Limpkin

13/5/2026

Killdeer

43/5/2026

Willet

23/5/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

23/5/2026

Laughing Gull

223/5/2026

American Herring Gull

43/5/2026

Forster's Tern

93/5/2026

Anhinga

13/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

83/5/2026

Snowy Egret

33/5/2026

Great Egret

43/5/2026

American White Pelican

353/5/2026

Brown Pelican

83/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

43/5/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/5/2026

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 Bayfront Park/Village Point (Daphne) for birding?
The best months to visit Bayfront Park/Village Point (Daphne) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Bayfront Park/Village Point (Daphne)?
Notable species at Bayfront Park/Village Point (Daphne) include Canada Goose, Blue-winged Teal, Mourning Dove, Limpkin, Killdeer. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bayfront Park/Village Point (Daphne)?
Birding at Bayfront Park/Village Point (Daphne) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bayfront Park/Village Point (Daphne)?
Bayfront Park/Village Point (Daphne) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.