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18th Annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest

18th Annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest

Birders and nature lovers from across the United States and Canada flock to south Alabama every year to experience one of the prime birdwatching opportunities on the Gulf Coast during fall migration. More than 370 bird species have been spotted at various locations along the Alabama coast, and BirdFest guides expertly lead attendees on boat and walking trips to some of the best birding spots in the area, including locations along the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail.

Alabama Coastal BirdFest takes attendees into the Mobile Delta, to the Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuary, historic Fort Morgan, and the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, among other locations. The four-day event also includes workshops on subjects such as hummingbirds, the basics of birding, monarch butterflies, and, new this year, workshops on how to use common birding apps, such as eBird and Merlin Bird ID, and understanding bird box design for specific species. A free family-friendly Bird and Conservation Expo will be held at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center on the Saturday of BirdFest. The Expo highlights other local non-profits and environmental agencies, hands-on activities, and short boat cruises lead by a junior birder!

Since 2004, BirdFest has raised more than $100,000 to help preserve and protect vital coastal bird and wildlife habitat and increase the awareness of the great biological diversity of the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Registration opens online August 1, 2022, at southalabamalandtrust.org

Attendees or potential sponsors may contact Sheri Swartz at sheri@southalabamalandtrust.org or 251.990-5004.

5 Rivers Delta Resource Center
06:00 AM - 03:00 PM, every day through Oct 01, 2022.

Event Supported By

South Alabama Land Trust
12519905004
sheri@southalabamalandtrust.org

Artist Group Info

sheri@southalabamalandtrust.org
5 Rivers Delta Resource Center
30945 Five Rivers Blvd
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
2519905004
sheri@southalabamalandtrust.org