Forest birding habitat

Bayou La Batre Ponds

Alabama · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Bayou La Batre Ponds is a productive birding destination in Alabama, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal, and Northern Shoveler 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

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

4/21/2026Fieldworth Rd, Moss Point, MS1 observed

Red-billed Tropicbird

Phaethon aethereus

4/20/2026Dauphin Island--Shell Mound Park1 observed

Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

4/19/2026Dauphin Island--Fort Gaines2 observed

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

4/18/2026Leroy Hill Pond1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

4/18/2026Leroy Hill Pond1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

4/18/2026Cedar Point1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

4/16/2026Dauphin Island--Shell Mound Park1 observed

Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

4/11/2026Gallery St, Pascagoula US-MS (30.3499,-88.5180)1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

4/11/2026Jemison’s Bait & Tackle - Mudflats1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

14/10/2026

Laughing Gull

754/10/2026

Ring-billed Gull

104/10/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

24/10/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

34/10/2026

White Ibis

1504/10/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

24/10/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/10/2026

Merlin

14/10/2026

Eastern Kingbird

14/10/2026

White-eyed Vireo

14/10/2026

Carolina Chickadee

14/10/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

104/10/2026

Carolina Wren

14/10/2026

European Starling

54/10/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

44/10/2026

Common Grackle

14/10/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/9/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/9/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bayou La Batre Ponds for birding?
The best months to visit Bayou La Batre Ponds for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Bayou La Batre Ponds?
Notable species at Bayou La Batre Ponds include Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Mallard. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bayou La Batre Ponds?
Birding at Bayou La Batre Ponds is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bayou La Batre Ponds?
Bayou La Batre Ponds offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.