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
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Brown Noddy
Anous stolidus
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Brown Booby
Sula leucogaster
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ruddy Turnstone
Laughing Gull
Black Skimmer
Gull-billed Tern
Caspian Tern
Magnificent Frigatebird
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Red-winged Blackbird
Boat-tailed Grackle
Clapper Rail
Royal Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Northern Mockingbird
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Mottled Duck
Willet
Green Heron
Great Egret
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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