The Sinks
Alabama · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
The Sinks is a productive birding destination in Alabama, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Great Blue Heron, and Red-shouldered Hawk 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
White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Red-shouldered Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
Fish Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Red-winged Blackbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
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.