Neely Henry Dam
Neely Henry Dam is the “lesser” of the two great Alabama Power dams (Logan Martin being the other) along the Tallapoosa River. This small dam frequently hosts gulls, some deep-water waterfowl, and Bald Eagles in winter; swallows and songbirds visit from spring through fall. The dam is best birded in conjunction with the nearby Ten Islands Park.
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Ten Islands Historical Park
Though the park itself is small, there is a vast amount of excellent habitat here – the entrance road provides shoreline access to deep water, pullout areas to check grassy edges and early second-growth pines. There is a good wooded trail from the parking lot along a finger of the lake. The park is good for songbirds, swallows, waterfowl, raptors, and more. A better all-around birding site than the more conspicuous dam across Highway 144.
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Logan Martin Dam
Logan Martin Dam is reached by an easy, 20-minute drive from I-20 in Pell City. The dam is notable for being one of the premier locations in the state for viewing wading birds, particularly Black-crowned Night Herons. It is also reliable for year-round sightings of Bald Eagles.
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Horse Pens 40
The rock fields of Horse Pens 40 are a fascinating place to visit. The best times to visit are surely spring and fall migration, when the elevation of the site turns the mountain into a notable migrant trap. The ridges are productive for hawk migration from September through November. Do not neglect to bird the farm and field habitat along US 231 and Ct. Clair County 35 while in the area.
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