West Point Dam
The woods surrounding the lake are rather open, mostly mature pine and mixed oak, and contain a good variety of songbirds and raptors. The major attraction here is panoramic views of the lake, notable for winter gulls and terns. Look for loons and other waterfowl in colder months, swallows and Purple Martins in the warmer ones. Bald Eagles and Ospreys nest in the vicinity. This is a spot for rarities, including Great Cormorants. Watch the easy-to-see gulls carefully, as numerous unusual gulls can be present along with more common varieties.
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Chambers County Public Fishing Lake
One of the prettiest public fishing lakes in Alabama, Chambers County Lake is worth surveying for waders, waterfowl, swallows, Ospreys, and Bald Eagles. The woods around the lake can be birded from the roadside. There is habitat for Prairie Warblers, chats, and other denizens of second-growth woodlands. Pay particular attention near the bluffs and to [...]
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Alligator Creek Nature Trail
Both of the trails here, the one-mile Alligator Creek trail and the one-half mile Beaver Creek Interpretive Trail, encompass a broad array of habitats, from marshland to mixed-age woodlands. Yellowthroats, Swamp Sparrows, Pileated Woodpeckers, and Great Horned Owls can be found along the trails. Directions: From the AL/GA state line, travel north approximately 7.6 miles [...]
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