Bayou La Batre Ponds

Alabama · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
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

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/5/2026Fieldworth Rd, Moss Point, MS2 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

3/4/2026Dauphin Island--Pelican Bay and Spit1 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

3/1/202616871 Dauphin Island Parkway, Coden, Alabama, US (30.341, -88.126)20 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/1/2026Brisbane Dr., Mobile Co. AL1 observed

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

3/1/2026Shell Belt Road, Coden3 observed

Henslow's Sparrow

Centronyx henslowii

2/28/2026Grand Bay NWR/NERR--Savanna Trail4 observed

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

2/27/202616871 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Coden US-AL 30.34215, -88.126001 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

2/27/202616871 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Coden US-AL 30.34215, -88.126001 observed

Wilson's Plover

Anarhynchus wilsonia

2/27/202616871 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Coden US-AL 30.34215, -88.126001 observed

Sandhill Crane (Mississippi)

Antigone canadensis

2/25/2026Paul Warren Rd11 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/24/2026Presleys Outing area4 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

2/23/2026Hickory Ridge1 observed

Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

2/23/2026Pascagoula Johnston yard1 observed

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

2/22/2026Presleys Outing area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

133/5/2026

Gadwall

13/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

23/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

43/5/2026

Bufflehead

83/5/2026

Common Gallinule

13/5/2026

Laughing Gull

253/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

23/5/2026

Anhinga

13/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

American Kestrel

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

13/5/2026

American Crow

13/5/2026

Carolina Wren

13/5/2026

Gray Catbird

13/5/2026

Brown Thrasher

13/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/5/2026

American Robin

13/5/2026

Cedar Waxwing

123/5/2026

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.