Dauphin Island
Alabama · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
Free (bridge toll $5)
Open 24 hours
About This Location
Dauphin Island is a productive birding destination in Alabama, with 337 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Killdeer, and Ruddy Turnstone among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
American Golden-Plover
Pluvialis dominica
Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Wilson's Plover
Anarhynchus wilsonia
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ruddy Turnstone
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Brown Pelican
Osprey
Red-bellied Woodpecker
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Common Grackle
Bufflehead
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
- 5
Check access conditions and any ferry schedules before planning your trip to ensure the site is reachable.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Dauphin Island Sea Lab
- Fort Gaines
- Audubon Bird Sanctuary