Birding Near Huntsville, AL

Top birding locations within 50 miles of Huntsville include Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge - Blackwell Swamp, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge - Beaverdam Peninsula Tower, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge - Rockhouse Bottoms, Fowler Road Irrigation Pond. These spots offer forest, wetland, lake habitats.

Birders near Huntsville can spot species including Gadwall, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Bufflehead. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.

The best seasons for birding near Huntsville are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.

There are 14 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Huntsville, AL, ranging from 11.7 to 49.4 miles from the city center.