Dauphin Island - Shell Mound Park
Alabama · Southeast
Easy
October-April
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Dauphin Island - Shell Mound Park is a productive birding destination in Alabama, with 281 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, and Laughing Gull 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
Red-tailed Hawk (Krider's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Brewer's Blackbird
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
American Golden-Plover
Pluvialis dominica
Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
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
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Laughing Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Bald Eagle
Blue Jay
Purple Martin
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Orange-crowned Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
American Kestrel
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
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
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Audubon Bird Sanctuary
- Fort Gaines
- Dauphin Island Sea Lab
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