Dauphin Island - West End

Alabama · Southeast

ChallengingView on eBird
Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Dauphin Island - West End is a productive birding destination in Alabama, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Willet, Ruddy Turnstone, and Sanderling 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

3/6/2026Dauphin Island Causeway1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

3/6/2026Dauphin Island Pkwy - Coden1 observed

Brewer's Blackbird

Euphagus cyanocephalus

3/6/2026Henderson Camp Rd.46 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

3/4/2026Dauphin Island--Pelican Bay and Spit1 observed

Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

3/1/202616871 Dauphin Island Parkway, Coden, Alabama, US (30.341, -88.126)20 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

3/1/2026Brisbane Dr., Mobile Co. AL1 observed

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

3/1/2026Shell Belt Road, Coden3 observed

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

2/27/202616871 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Coden US-AL 30.34215, -88.126001 observed

Wilson's Plover

Anarhynchus wilsonia

2/27/202616871 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Coden US-AL 30.34215, -88.126001 observed

Sandhill Crane (Mississippi)

Antigone canadensis

2/25/2026Paul Warren Rd11 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

2/22/2026Paul Warden Rd, Grand Bay US-AL11 observed

Western Meadowlark

Sturnella neglecta

2/21/2026Henderson Farm Road1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/21/2026Dauphin Island--Fort Gaines1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Willet

52/27/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

42/27/2026

Sanderling

12/27/2026

Laughing Gull

2/27/2026

Royal Tern

62/27/2026

Common Loon

12/27/2026

Brown Pelican

132/27/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

142/27/2026

Ring-billed Gull

62/26/2026

Forster's Tern

52/26/2026

European Starling

32/26/2026

House Finch

32/26/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

52/22/2026

American Oystercatcher

42/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Dauphin Island - West End for birding?
The best months to visit Dauphin Island - West End for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Dauphin Island - West End?
Notable species at Dauphin Island - West End include Willet, Ruddy Turnstone, Sanderling, Laughing Gull, Royal Tern. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Dauphin Island - West End?
Birding at Dauphin Island - West End is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Dauphin Island - West End?
Dauphin Island - West End offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.