Gulf State Park
Alabama · Southeast
About This Location
Gulf State Park is a productive birding destination in Alabama, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Clapper Rail, and Killdeer among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Bullock's Oriole
Icterus bullockii
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Mourning Dove
Clapper Rail
Killdeer
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Fish Crow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
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