Dauphin Island
Alabama · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
Free (bridge toll $5)
Open 24 hours
About This Location
Dauphin Island is a productive birding destination in Alabama, with 337 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Killdeer, and Ruddy Turnstone 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
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Parasitic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Setophaga caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Western Cattle-Egret
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Laughing Gull
Least Tern
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Blue Grosbeak
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Clapper Rail
Snowy Plover
Willet
Sanderling
Black Skimmer
Reddish Egret
Snowy Egret
Osprey
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Kingbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
- 5
Check access conditions and any ferry schedules before planning your trip to ensure the site is reachable.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Dauphin Island Sea Lab
- Fort Gaines
- Audubon Bird Sanctuary
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