More than 397 bird species have been positively identified within the state of Alabama, almost half of the total species for the continental United Sates. Of these, 179 breed within the state. Spring and Fall migration attracts thousands of birds along the Gulf Coast, especially on nearby Daulphin Island and Fort Morgan, well known “fallout” areas where the migrating birds rest for a bit, allowing closeup views, when storms prevent their continuing on. These hot birding spots are complemented by the Gulf Shores, East Mobile Delta and Mobile Causeway, and Blakely Island.
Birding Information for Alabama
- Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
- Friends of Dauphin Island Audubon Society
- Mobile Bay and Alabama Coast Sierra Club
- Alabama Ornithological Society
- The Hummer/Bird Study Group of Alabama
- Mobile Bay Audubon Society
- Outdoor Alabama Reports on Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
- Fish and Wildlife Service Information on the Alabama Costal Birding Trail (pdf)
- merican Birding Organization Birding Trails
- South Alabama Birding Association – Birding Baldwin County
- Birding information on Blakely Island near Mobile, Alabama
- Information on Dauphin Island and the Gulf Shores Birding
- Information on birding in Tupelo Swamp on Dauphin Island
- American Bird Center – Alabama
- Coastal Birding in Alabama
- Bird Guides – Birding Clubs in Alabama
For more information on birding in the area, stop by Wild Birds Unlimited at Piccadilly Square, 6345-C Airport Blvd in Mobile, Alabama, or call 344-380-0280.