Birding. There are many wonderful places to spot birds, from the majestic Bald Eagle to the elusive Painted Bunting.
Emmet Woods Lake
Located in Washington County | What you’ll find: Birding | Camping | Outdoor RecreationThe Washington County State Public Lake (or Emmet Wood Lake) is a 84 acre lake located 2 miles west of Millry, Alabama. Clean public restrooms and concessions are available, including a wide variety of fishing tackle, live and artificial baits, and oth …
Foscue Creek Park
Located in Marengo County | What you’ll find: Birding | Camping | Outdoor RecreationFoscue Creek Park is located at Demopolis, AL on the forested lake shore of Demopolis Lake, the largest lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway. This beautiful park is managed by the U. S. Army Corp of Engineers. It has 54 campsites, all of which …
Gees Bend Ferry
Located in Wilcox County | What you’ll find: Birding | Outdoor RecreationTake a two mile ferry ride to Gees Bend and enjoy the rich history of the area where the world famous Gees Bend Quilters reside. Along the way, enjoy the natural beauty along the river and keep your eyes open for a variety of birds.
Haines Island Park
Located in Monroe County | What you’ll find: Birding | Camping | Outdoor RecreationHaines Island Park is maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Whether you’re inclined to drive, hike, canoe or kayak, Haines Island offers a fantastic opportunity to observe nature in a natural setting. Birding can be spectacular. Extending thro …
Holy Ground Battlefield Park
Located in Lowndes County | What you’ll find: Birding | Outdoor RecreationAbout two miles north of the town of White Hall in present-day Lowndes County is the site of the 1813 battle between Creeks led by Red Eagle and American forces under General Claiborne with Pushmataha’s Choctaws as allies. The Americans killed 21 Creek …
Lake LU and Nature Trails
Located in Sumter County | What you’ll find: Birding | Outdoor RecreationLake LU is a 54 acre lake on the UWA campus which provides facilities for fishing, boating, and picnicking. Surrounding the lake are the Nature Trails which are made up of the lake, prairie, forest, and Alfa trails. The trails are used for hiking, runn …
Little River State Forest
Located in Escambia County | What you’ll find: Birding | Camping | Outdoor RecreationLittle River State Forest is located off U.S. highway 21 North. Little River offers approximately 2,100 acres of long-leaf pine forest, and provides a unique setting for many outdoor activities such as hiking, biking swimming, camping, boating, fishin …
Live Oak Cemetery
Located in Dallas County | What you’ll find: Birding | Historical | Outdoor RecreationLive Oak Cemetery in Selma is a stunning image of the old South- antebellum mausoleums and grave sites framed by row upon row of massive live oaks, all draped in Spanish moss. The mature hardwoods are spaced in such a way as to provide excellent sight- …
Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve
Located in Escambia County | What you’ll find: Birding | Outdoor RecreationNature lovers will enjoy the rustic beauty and all that Magnolia Branch has to offer. Convenient to Gulf Coast residents from all over, the reserve is only one hour from Pensacola, Fla., and Mobile, Ala. Coming from Navarre, Fort Walton Beach or Destin …
Monroe County Lake
Located in Monroe County | What you’ll find: Birding | Camping | Outdoor RecreationThe Monroe County Lake is a 94-acre manmade lake with an unpaved access road on its east and south sides. Upland loblolly pine forest surrounds the lake on three sides. A hardwood swamp extends north from the lake up its main tributary. Drive (walk) no …
Old Cahawba Prairie Preserve
Located in Dallas County | What you’ll find: Archeological | Birding | Historical | Outdoor RecreationThe Old Cahawba Prairie Preserve is a 3,000-acre tract of remnant blackland prairie, one of the remaining half dozen such areas in the entire Black Belt. The western portion of the parcel is almost five square miles of predominately native grassland, …
Old Lock 1 Park
Located in Clarke County | What you’ll find: Birding | Camping | Historical | Outdoor RecreationThe Old Lock 1 Park is located at the remains of Old Lock 1 on the Tombigbee River between Jackson and Coffeeville. This park lies in a grove of large pecan trees. Major improvements at the park site from 1999–2004 include a picnic pavilion, restrooms, renovated boat ramp, paved roads, parking lots and a park host campsite.
Old St. Stephens
Located in Washington County | What you’ll find: Archeological | Birding | Camping | Historical | Outdoor RecreationThere are many recreational activities available for visitors, including fishing, RV camping, primitive camping, biking, birdwatching, sightseeing, picnicking, and hiking. A 100-acre quarry lake provides visitors with a fine place to swim, fish, boat, and relax. Take a hike through the woods to view the town ruins, or cool off on the sugar-white beach on an aquamarine lake. There is a boat ramp for fishing or those who want to enjoy the breathtaking scenery from the water. Bird watchers will want to make sure they bring their binoculars and cameras!
Parker Lake
Located in Clarke County | What you’ll find: Birding | Camping | Outdoor RecreationDuring winter, spring, and early summer, it is possible to canoe/kayak from Parker Lake to Kimbell Lake and other smaller lakes. In late summer and fall and during periods of drought, this may not be possible. The maze of interconnected lakes can be tr …
Perry Lakes Park
Located in Perry County | What you’ll find: Birding | Outdoor RecreationThe Perry Lakes Park and Wildlife Sanctuary along with Barton Beach Preserve contains about 800 acres available to the public for outdoor recreation, education, scientific research, and other activities. Interpretive nature trails (fire lanes and primi …
Prairie Creek
Located in Lowndes County | What you’ll find: Birding | Camping | Outdoor RecreationPrairie Creek is a well known outdoor recreation destination in Lowndes County. Prairie Creek is located in the White Hall area of Lowndesboro AL. Prairie Creek Campground is lies beneath moss-draped oaks on the banks of Woodruff Lake. The lake is part …
Robert F Henry Lock and Dam
Located in Lowndes County | What you’ll find: Birding | Outdoor RecreationThe Robert F Henry Lock and Dam on the Alabama River in northern Lowndes County is an essential element of any birding trip that incorporates the area between Montgomery and Selma. The habitat features make the site important: there are extensive grass …
The Sepulga River Canoe Trail
Located in Conecuh County | What you’ll find: Birding | Camping | Outdoor RecreationThe Sepulga River Canoe Trail is becoming increasingly popular with nature lovers in Alabama. With deep water, limestone walls, and a few Class I rapids for fun, Sepulga offers a wilderness kayaking/canoe experience unique to South Alabama. One of the …
Turtle Point Environmental Science Center
Located in Escambia County | What you’ll find: Birding | Museum | Outdoor RecreationHands-on science center on 20 acres of wetlands on Big Escambia Creek. Interpretive Wildlife Center, Wetland Trail/Boardwalk, gardens, butterfly/honeybee exhibits, touch tank. Live reptile, fish, amphibian exhibits. Gift shop. Part of the Alabama Birdi …
Winter Birding at Monroe County Lake
Located in County | What you’ll find: Birding | Outdoor RecreationOff The Porch with Judy and Don Self Beatrice, Monroe County, Alabama (Site 14 on the Piney Woods Birding Trail) Birding Monroe County Lake in the winter when there is less human activity around the lake is guaranteed to produce some interesting birds. …
