Monte Sano State Park
Site #29 Central Loop Description: Monte Sano State Park sits atop a remnant ridge of the Cumberland Plateau, giving a fantastic view of the surrounding valleys and plateaus that cover northeastern Alabama. These islands in the sky are covered in thick hardwood forest, which is home to a number of neotropical migrants. As you explore [...]
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Wheeler NWR – Blackwell Swamp
Site #26 Central Loop Description: The flooded woodland and marsh of Blackwell Swamp can be explored by car, on foot, or by canoe. This extensive area hosts a variety of wetland species including Great Blue and Green herons and Great Egrets. The striking Prothonotary Warblers can be plentiful in the spring when the males are [...]
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Hays Nature Preserve
Site #30 Central Loop Description: The Hays Nature Preserve hosts several miles of paved trails that follow the Flint River and its associated oxbow lakes through low riparian habitat, old fields, and a golf course. This is an incredible area, easily accessible for birders near the large metropolitan area of Huntsville. Species to look for [...]
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Madison County Public Lake
Site #28 Central Loop Description: Madison County Public Lake is best known for its fishing, but it also serves as an excellent introduction to northern Alabama’s birdlife. Scan the lake for wintering waterfowl or perhaps a family of resident Canada Geese and their downy young. The woods around the lake host a variety of warblers [...]
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Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station
Site #27 Central Loop Description: The extensive grasslands and agricultural fields associated with Alabama A&M’s field station provide a rare area of open country filled with native birds. Bird the area by making frequent stops, and look for Grasshopper Sparrows, Dickcissels, and Eastern Meadowlarks. Scan the open agriculture fields for other sparrows such as Chipping [...]
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