Fort Morgan State Historic Site
Alabama · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
$7 adults
Open daily, 8 AM - 5 PM
About This Location
Fort Morgan State Historic Site is a productive birding destination in Alabama, with 343 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Killdeer, and Least Sandpiper 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
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Red-tailed Hawk (Krider's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Laughing Gull
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Downy Woodpecker
Carolina Wren
Savannah Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Mallard
Killdeer
Least Sandpiper
Brown Pelican
Osprey
White-eyed Vireo
Loggerhead Shrike
Northern Mockingbird
Swamp Sparrow
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Bon Secour NWR
- Gulf Shores Beach
- Mobile Bay Ferry