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Birding Near Mobile, AL

27 birding locations within 50 miles

Alabama · United States

27

Locations

66+

Species

6

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Mobile

Urban Park birding habitat

Alabama

1.5 mi away

Easy

Battleship Memorial Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Alabama with 233 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Alabama

6.7 mi away

Easy

Meaher State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Alabama with 240 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Alabama

8.5 mi away

Easy

Blakeley Historic State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Alabama with 200 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Alabama

8.5 mi away

Easy

Bayfront Park/Village Point (Daphne)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Alabama with 277 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Alabama

24.4 mi away

Moderate

Bayou La Batre Ponds

Forest birding hotspot in Alabama with 210 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Alabama

28.6 mi away

Moderate

Foley

Forest birding hotspot in Alabama with 202 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Mississippi

29.3 mi away

Moderate

Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge/NERR

Coastal birding hotspot in Mississippi with 263 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
an aerial view of a beach and a body of water

Alabama

30.6 mi away

Easy

Dauphin Island - Shell Mound Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Alabama with 281 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Dauphin Island shoreline with coastal vegetation

Alabama

30.7 mi away

Easy

Dauphin Island

Gulf Coast migration hotspot famous for spring fallout events and trans-Gulf migrants.

CoastalForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Alabama

30.9 mi away

Challenging

Dauphin Island - Fort Gaines

Coastal birding hotspot in Alabama with 261 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Alabama

31.0 mi away

Challenging

Dauphin Island - Audubon Bird Sanctuary

Coastal birding hotspot in Alabama with 269 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
white bird flying over brown rocky mountain under blue sky during daytime

Alabama

31.0 mi away

Challenging

Dauphin Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Alabama with 337 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Alabama

31.9 mi away

Challenging

Dauphin Island - Pelican Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Alabama with 246 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Alabama

32.2 mi away

Challenging

Dauphin Island - West End

Coastal birding hotspot in Alabama with 218 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wooden bench in a dry, grassy field with trees.

Alabama

32.2 mi away

Moderate

Fort Morgan State Historic Site

Forest birding hotspot in Alabama with 343 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Alabama

34.1 mi away

Moderate

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Alabama with 258 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Alabama

36.5 mi away

Moderate

Gulf Shores

Forest birding hotspot in Alabama with 229 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Alabama

37.9 mi away

Easy

Gulf State Park - Lake Shelby

Lake birding hotspot in Alabama with 233 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Mississippi

38.2 mi away

Moderate

Pascagoula River Marsh Coastal Preserve

Wetland birding hotspot in Mississippi with 203 recorded species.

WetlandRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Mississippi

38.5 mi away

Moderate

Pascagoula Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Mississippi with 200 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Alabama

38.5 mi away

Easy

Gulf State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Alabama with 242 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Mississippi

40.3 mi away

Moderate

Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge - Gautier Unit

Wetland birding hotspot in Mississippi with 209 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Mississippi

44.4 mi away

Moderate

ACBS Surveys ONLY - Graveline Beach, OceanSprings, US-MS

Coastal birding hotspot in Mississippi with 200 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Florida

45.7 mi away

Easy

Big Lagoon State Park

Wetland birding hotspot in Florida with 243 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Mississippi

48.1 mi away

Moderate

Bellefontaine Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Mississippi with 236 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Mississippi

49.2 mi away

Challenging

Horn Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Mississippi with 241 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Mississippi

49.3 mi away

Challenging

Gulf Islands National Seashore - Davis Bayou area

Coastal birding hotspot in Mississippi with 238 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall

Top Species Near Mobile

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMourning DoveDouble-crested CormorantGreat EgretAmerican White PelicanCommon GallinuleKilldeerGreater YellowlegsLaughing GullRing-billed GullRed-eyed VireoScarlet TanagerPileated WoodpeckerWood ThrushOvenbirdBlue-winged TealLimpkinWood DuckNorthern ShovelerGadwallMallardBlack-bellied Whistling-DuckInca DoveWhite-winged DoveRuby-throated Hummingbird+41 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland13 locations
Coastal13 locations
Forest8 locations
Urban Park3 locations
Lake1 location
River/Riparian1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring27 locations
Fall27 locations
Winter26 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Mobile, AL?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Mobile include Battleship Memorial Park, Meaher State Park, Blakeley Historic State Park, Bayfront Park/Village Point (Daphne), Bayou La Batre Ponds. These spots offer urban park, forest, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Mobile?▼
Birders near Mobile can spot species including Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Egret, American White Pelican, Common Gallinule, Killdeer, Greater Yellowlegs. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Mobile?▼
The best seasons for birding near Mobile are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Mobile?▼
There are 27 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Mobile, AL, ranging from 1.5 to 49.3 miles from the city center.

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