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Working for Alabama’s birds and the people who love them. Join our flock! Visit alaudubon.org/membership. Donations of $20 or more get you an annual membership.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Through more than seventy-five years of conservation work in one of our nation’s most ecologically rich states, Alabama Audubon has seen firsthand how diversity strengthens natural communities. We believe that the same principle applies to human communities, which is why our organization is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all Alabamians to lear

n about and enjoy wild birds, their habitats, and the natural world. One of the best ways to support that belief is by valuing and actively seeking to strengthen diversity among our staff, our board, and our membership. To that end, Alabama Audubon welcomes the whole of our community to our work, and strives to make our programs, classes, and events open and accessible to all.

08/31/2026

Mark your calendar for banding week on Dauphin Island! Banding will take place at the Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary, where our banding station will be open to the public throughout the week of October 3 - October 9.

Join us to see migratory birds up close, learn about our banding efforts, and discover how this research helps us track and better understand the birds that stop on Dauphin Island after their long journeys. Come see the birds, meet our banding team, and experience migration happening right here on Alabama’s coast.

One of our wonderful followers, Elsa Mae, was inspired to create this beautiful painting of Mary Smith holding a banded bird up close, titled “Girl of Audubon.” It’s so inspiring to see how these experiences spark creativity! Thank you, Elsa, for sharing your beautiful painting with us!

Learn more about the banding station here->https://alaudubon.org/event/coastal/fall-bird-banding-2025-8gfwz

08/29/2026

Science Saturday! 🐦🤓

How long do grasslands birds stay in one area during the winter? Do they come back to the same site year after year? Where are Alabama birds breeding?

These are some of the questions we are trying to answer with our banding and tracking projects. We have been banding sparrows in the Black Belt and on Dauphin Island the last two winters and already have some exciting results. We banded 15 Savannah Sparrows on Dauphin Island in March 2025, and recaptured two of them in the same area in March 2026! We already knew that Dauphin Island is important for birds - and this is more data to support that! These birds had the habitat they needed to survive the winter.

In 2026, we deployed Motus tags on eight Savannah Sparrows to learn more about their migration and breeding sites. You can see on the map that four of the individuals flew near Motus towers. One was picked up at a tower in New York around on May 11, then it was picked up again 29 hours later in Maine, about 370 miles away (that's about 13 miles/hour). It was only recorded at the station once, so it likely continued north to breed.

Understanding where our wintering birds are breeding helps us get the full picture of a bird's life and the threats they may face throughout the year. There's work to be done in Alabama to protect and restore these grassland sites sparrows are using in the winter, and we can share data on migratory routes and breeding areas with land managers and conservation practitioners in other parts of their range.

You can read more about Motus and explore tracking data at Motus.org.

*All banding is conducted under a federally authorized permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey's Bird Banding Lab.

08/27/2026

Thank you to our county Sponsors who supported the Black Belt Initiative and the Black Belt Birding Festival 2026. Find out more about our conservation work in the Black Belt here! https://alaudubon.org/black-belt-birding-initiative

Thank you: Alabama Power Foundation, Drax Foundation, The Daniel Foundation of Alabama

08/22/2026

As the weather begins to cool and fall migration gets underway, we’re getting ready for another great month of birding! September features several special opportunities, including:

September 7: Russell Bailey Memorial Beginner Bird Walk (Free!)
September 8: Online Zoom course — Introduction to Alabama Shorebirds ($)
September 19: Half-Day Adventure, Explore Perry Lakes Park (Free!)
September 26: Field Trip: Special access to Wild Horse Prairie (Free!)

See all event details and how to register here -> https://alaudubon.org/event

08/20/2026

There is still time to sign up for Alabama Youth Bird Search!
Let’s get Alabama’s kids outside!
The Alabama Youth Bird Search is back, and it’s the perfect excuse to step away from the screens, grab some friends, and explore the great outdoors.
Why get involved?
Get outside and explore Alabama
Learn about the birds and wildlife right in your backyard
Spend quality time with friends and family
Try a new sport that anyone can enjoy
Build observation and nature skills
Make memories while competing for prizes and recognition
Kids from Pre-K through high school can form teams of 2–5 and take part in a statewide 24-hour birding challenge. You don’t have to be an expert birder—just bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure!
Team registration deadline: September 11.
The challenge runs September 12–October 12.

Let’s raise a generation of kids who know, love, and want to protect Alabama’s wild places.
Get your team together and get outside!
More details: https://alaudubon.org/event/bird-search/youth2026

08/12/2026

Our online Zoom courses are back!
These beginner-friendly classes can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home—no field experience required!

August 20// 6:00PM - 7: 00PM: Confusing Fall Warblers
Fall warblers can be tricky to identify, with many species looking surprisingly similar. Join us to learn tips and tricks for telling them apart!

August 25// 6:00PM-7:15PM: Introduction to eBird and Merlin
New to birding apps? We’ll introduce you to two of the biggest birding apps, eBird and Merlin, and show you how to use them to make birding easier and more fun.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, these classes are a great way to learn from home! Check out all our events here->https://alaudubon.org/event

08/07/2026

Thank you for making Black Belt Birding Festival 2026 one for the books!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s festival! With 320+ attendees representing 16 states, 2026 was a record-breaking year for the Black Belt Birding Festival.

We especially want to thank our incredible guides, partners, and sponsors. Your support, expertise, and enthusiasm make this festival possible, and we couldn’t do it without you! Thank you for being part of it!

Thank you to Alabama Black Belt Adventures for being our presenting sponsor! Find more adventures in the Black Belt with them!

07/28/2026

August events are heating up!

Get ready for some hot, hot birding with us. From two online classes to our Grasslands & Wading Birds field trip with Andrew Lydeard on August 29, there's something for every birder.

Whether you're birding from home to beat the heat or exploring Alabama's incredible bird habitats, August is full of opportunities to connect with nature.
See full details ->https://alaudubon.org/event

07/24/2026

Explore the incredible wading birds and more at Robert Henry Lock & Dam during the Black Belt Birding Festival 2026 with Dr. Lianne Koczur, Alabama Audubon's Director of Conservation Science, and Mercedes Maddox of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries Division. Discover the birds and unique habitats of this Black Belt hotspot while learning from two conservation experts.

Get to know Mercedes Maddox before the festival by listening to her episode of Bird Talk, then take in the beauty of Alabama's Black Belt with this stunning video from the Alabama Tourism Department.
https://alaudubon.org/black-belt-birding-festival
Registration closes July 26!

07/23/2026

Thank You Thursday!

We had to make up a new Thursday theme for this one! Today we are giving a full round of applause to the Birmingham Public Works Department. This summer as our staff and board member were monitoring nesting Killdeer at a Birmingham park, we heard a chick calling from down inside a storm drain. Unable to just leave without trying to help, we called Birmingham Public Works hoping they could help - and they came through! The public works team opened up the storm drains and rescued not 1 but 2 chicks AND an adult that seemed to have followed its chicks below ground. We are so thankful they were able to help, as these birds would not have survived or been able to get out on their own.

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2835 Highland Avenue
Birmingham, AL
35205

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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Website

http://alaudubon.org/, https://alaudubon.org/donate

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