Join Alabama Audubon at Shoal Creek Park for the Great Fall Bird Count, which invites birders of all skill levels to come out and see how many birds we can add to the park list for the morning.
Shoal Creek Park is one of the few locations in the Birmingham Metro area that has tracts of grassland and scrubland interspersed with the forest, so there are a variety of habitats to support a diverse array of bird species.
Participants will join one of 3 - 4 small groups led by expert birders and naturalists that will travel around the park in search of birds for a couple of hours before reconvening at the pavilion to tally our total species. All proceeds will go to support Shoal Creek Park's mission and management strategy for maintaining and preserving this wonderful location.
Trip Leaders:
Your trip leaders will be Program Coordinator Andrew Lydeard (
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Target Species:
Tennessee, Magnolia, Chestnut-sided, and American Redstarts
Lots of Indigo Buntings!
Swainson's, Wood, and Hermit Thrushes
Loggerhead Shrikes
Lincoln's, Swamp, Song, and Field Sparrows
Red-shouldered and Cooper's Hawks
Eastern Bluebirds
Registration Fee: $10.00
This event is sponsored by Shoal Creek Park Foundation (SCPF) and the registration fee will be donated to SCPF.
Meeting Time and Place:
We will meet promptly in the parking lot of Shoal Creek Park at 7:00 am before splitting up our groups to explore the park. We will meet back at the pavilion around 9:30 for a tally of the species and wrap up the morning!
Address:
Shoal Creek Park
2781 Hwy 119,
Montevallo, AL 35115
Exact Coordinates: (33.125770, -86.842353)
Accessibility:
We will travel up to 2 miles on gravel, dirt, or grass paths that may be uneven and have slight changes in elevation. Obstacles such as holes, sticks, and other debris may be present, which may not be suitable for all people. There are restrooms at the pavilion and benches scattered throughout the park if you need to rest.
Please reach out to Andrew Lydeard (
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*Please note: This event will only be canceled by Alabama Audubon in the event of unforeseen circumstances or threatening weather. Refunds (if applicable) will only be issued at the discretion of Alabama Audubon.
Also check out other Meetups in Montevallo, Nonprofit events in Montevallo.
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