Alabama Coastal Birding Trail; Orange Beach, Alabama
Alabama Coastal Birding Trail; Orange Beach, Alabama; June 28, 2015
Top Tourist Attractions in Gulf Shores: Travel Guide Alabama
Top Tourist Attractions and Beautiful Places in Gulf Shores: Travel Guide Alabama
Gulf State Park, Gulf State Park Fishing Pier, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, Gulf Shores Welcome Center, Waterville USA, Gulf Shores Museum, Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
Oakmulgee Ranger District | Talladega National Forest in Alabama, USA. A visit to the forest in 2019
Oakmulgee Ranger District | Talladega National Forest in Alabama, USA. A visit to the forest in 2019 using a DJI Osmo Pocket and a Samsung Galaxy S9
“The 157,000 acre Talladega National Forest, Oakmulgee District is located in the Fall Line Hills of the Eastern Gulf Coastal Plain Physiographic Region. Dissected by the Cahaba River, the Oakmulgee, and its bottomlands, generally run east to west, and to the south is the Black Belt Prairie region. The vegetation is similar to Upper Coastal Plains with steep slopes more reminiscent of the Appalachian Plateau.”
“The longleaf” {pine trees} “of the Oakmulgee represents Alabama’s largest contiguous longleaf forest. It is also among the most unique ecosystem as it is a remnant ecosystem cut off from any current similar land cover types for sharing flora and fauna species or their genetic and reproductive characteristics. Soil types, vegetation, topography, and historical land use patterns have created a mosaic of habitats often contradictory including hardwood species on slopes and pine species in mesic drainages.”
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Nature Along the Alabama Gulf Coast
If you’re looking for land-based adventure, take a hike along the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, which winds through the rich flora and fauna of Orange Beach all the way to the pristine beach of Gulf State Park. A series of bikeways offers the chance to investigate things up close and get your exercise at the same time. Grab your binoculars and head out on the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail where you’re likely to spot everything from the tiniest hummingbird to the statuesque Great Blue Heron.
Orange Beach, AL (Wildlife)
America's Wildest Places - Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge, Alabama
The Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge is located on both banks of the Chattahoochee River in south-east Alabama and south-west Georgia. Named after the city of Eufaula, the refuge offers a variety of wetland and upland habitats for diverse fauna. A prominent feature of the abundant wetlands is Lake Eufaula (Walter F. George Reservoir) and several feeder streams.
The Eufaula NWR is home to a large variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects. Habitats range from lake to shallow shores, from creeks to wetlands, from open fields to shaded woodlands. In addition to the many species which call the refuge home year round, many more use the refuge as a migratory destination or stop over during the fall, winter and spring.
The refuge's primary purpose is to provide habitat for wintering waterfowl, other migratory birds and resident species; to provide habitat and protection for endangered or threatened species; and to provide wildlife oriented recreational opportunities for the public.
Waterfowl can be seen most easily November through February. Visitors are directed to the Upland Waterfowl Viewing Platform overlooking the Upland Impoundment. It is a covered, open-air pavilion, and the impoundment is a shallow water area managed specifically as a waterfowl resting and feeding area.
To see wading and water-birds, visitors are directed to one of four impoundments, three of which have active nesting colonies of several species.
In the spring, breeding herons and egrets can be seen on Bird Island visible from the Wildlife Drive. The island is off limits to visitors.
Migratory songbirds can best be seen on walks into wooded areas around the wildlife drive or other areas. Many other wildlife species such as alligators, hawks, and deer can be seen along the 7-mile wildlife drive.
TRAVEL & TOURISM
In general, the refuge is open to visitors during daylight hours, seven days a week. Brochures are available at the leaflet racks located at the entrance to the wildlife drive, at the headquarters, and at the entrance of the Kennedy and Bradley units. There is a 7-mile auto route, two viewing towers, and a walking trail.
The best time to observe most wildlife is the early morning or late afternoon hours. Some species can be observed during mid-day.
Refuge tours are provided for organized scout, school, and church groups or other organizations. Off-refuge programs are provided to civic groups, school classes, or any other organization when staff/volunteers are available.
Only licensed vehicles are permitted. Access is limited to gravel roads; some roads are closed seasonally. ATVs are prohibited. Horseback riding is permitted on gravel roads only. Riders are cautioned to watch for vehicles. Non-motorized bikes are permitted on gravel roads only. Hunters, fishermen and wildlife observers are encouraged to use bicycles to access remote areas.
Address:
367 Highway 165
Eufaula, AL 36027-8187
(334) 687-4065
FAX: (334) 687-5906
Yaroooh! for Kids | News - Magazine
Dauphin Island Named 7th Best U.S. Island
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WPMI) A new distinction has come to a familiar spot on the Gulf Coast. Dauphin Island has been named the seventh best island according to a recent USA Today poll.
Dauphin Island is home to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and Estuarium, where visitors can learn about fresh and salt water species native to the state.
Dauphin Island beckons with seven miles of white sand beaches and plentiful eco-tourism opportunities.
CLICK HERE to visit Dauphin Island online.
Local 15's Darwin Singleton took a trip to the island Tuesday morning on Local 15 Today. Watch the video for his LIVE report.
One Club Aerial Video - CondoInvestment.com
One Club condos in Gulf Shores is located just off of Hwy 59 in central Gulf Shores, AL and approximately 5 minutes from the Alabama Gulf Coast beaches. The Foley Beach Express cuts behind the One Club property and the Wharf and Amphitheater is only a few minutes away.
One Club also sits at the Northwest corner of Craft Farms, but features its own 9 hole golf course. Owners and guests can enjoy the One Club course and the 36 holes at Craft Farms. The Pinnacle shopping center is on the corner of Craft Farms and One Club and features a movie theater and numerous shopping outlets and restaurants.
One Club has a long list of amenities including a full gym, tanning beds and plenty of walking paths to traverse the community; also the great 9 hole golf course for owners and guests. For more info on One Club, visit our website and also find more aerial videos for the Emerald Greens property, as well as, Craft Farms and surrounding area on our Facebook page at
Bird Watching & Eco Tour Magnolia Springs Alabama Near Gulf Shores
Book the Magnolia Springs Eco Tour on See Alabama wildlife while cruising the back country rivers and bays.
One of our favorite places, Gulf Shores, Alabama. Here's to looking back.
Forget the pines, get by the shore.
Audubon Trail Dauphin Island Alabama
Trail to beach
Birding is for families on Dauphin Island and the Villages of South Mobile County
VisitSOMO.com Birding capital of Alabama and the Gulf Coast, Dauphin Island has been recognized as the Birdiest Small Coastal Town numerous times. After watching the video check out the website VisitSOMO.com for more information on birding in South Mobile County, the Birding Trail through Bayou Batre, Coden, Fowl River, Grand, Bay, and Dauphin Island plus lodging and restaurants at the center of an avian migrant trap.
Bring the kids and begin a lifelong love affair with Birding! Join us on Dauphin Island and the Villages of South Mobile County Where Adventure Comes Naturally.
Special thanks to Terry Hartley, Don McKee, Dauphin Island Park and Beach Board for birding and park images. Also, thanks to Dr. Joy Hartley Russell and Marion Laney for scenes from Dauphin Island.
Sponsored by the South Mobile County Tourism Authority
Part 3 Talladega National Forest in Alabama, USA
Part 3 Talladega National Forest in Alabama, USA. A visit to the forest in 2019 using a DJI Osmo Pocket.
“The 157,000 acre Talladega National Forest, Oakmulgee District is located in the Fall Line Hills of the Eastern Gulf Coastal Plain Physiographic Region. Dissected by the Cahaba River, the Oakmulgee, and its bottomlands, generally run east to west, and to the south is the Black Belt Prairie region. The vegetation is similar to Upper Coastal Plains with steep slopes more reminiscent of the Appalachian Plateau.”
“The longleaf” {pine trees} “of the Oakmulgee represents Alabama’s largest contiguous longleaf forest. It is also among the most unique ecosystem as it is a remnant ecosystem cut off from any current similar land cover types for sharing flora and fauna species or their genetic and reproductive characteristics. Soil types, vegetation, topography, and historical land use patterns have created a mosaic of habitats often contradictory including hardwood species on slopes and pine species in mesic drainages.”
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket
Resolution: 4k, 30 fps
Audio: Noise Reduction- off, Gain level- High
Microphone: Internal
For more information about birding and bird watching in Alabama:
For more information about National Forests in Alabama:
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This channel is dedicated to fun, photography, videography, education, environmental conservation, wildlife observation, sustainable environmentalism, exploration, and ecological preservation.
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I would also like to do my small part in promoting tourism in Alabama. We have many beautiful state parks, national forests, and some state forests and many other natural areas that are wonderful to visit.
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GO MORE HIKE - Go More Hike - GoMoreHike :)
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For more information about education and tourism in Alabama:
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I am living life, breathing in fresh air, and enjoying my day. Thank you for watching and Go Hiking More!
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Gulf Shores Park, Alabama
NAARVA Southern Region Rally, a fly over the park.
Alabama State Parks Dirt Pass
Get your Dirt Pass today!
Since the opening of the first state parks in Alabama, trails have been a fundamental part of the park system’s mission to provide and maintain outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition to promoting a variety of health benefits, one of the best ways to protect and preserve state parks is to have visitors engaging with the trails.
Trail users are one of the largest user groups that visit and use the state parks. According to the nonprofit research group The Outdoor Foundation, the number of Americans who use multi-use trails has grown steadily over the last decade. In the past three years alone, hiking, trail running, and mountain biking participation increased to more than 100 million Americans aged 6 and up. Because of their significance to the parks system, we have created a new trails program that will focus on improving and managing the entire Alabama State Parks trails system.
To manage the program, Ken Thomas has been named the Trails Coordinator. With the State Parks Trails Coordinator position, the parks system is reaffirming its commitment to the number one user activity within its parks, trail use. The trail coordinator will oversee the revitalization of the parks system’s trail program among other duties.
One of the potential challenges facing the parks system’s revitalized trails program will be funding. Parks is addressing that challenge through a robust grant-writing program and the revenue received from your donations. This new Dirt Pass Trail Crew program provides a way that trail users and others can financially contribute to improving and managing the trails system.
The $35 annual donation for the Dirt Pass Trail Crew membership can be made at these parks: Cheaha, Chewacla, DeSoto, Frank Jackson, Gulf, Lake Guntersville, Lake Lurleen, Monte Sano, Oak Mountain, and Wind Creek. The annual $35 donation can also be made online (a wristband and trails gift will be mailed to you immediately).
Where does your money go? Your money goes directly to the maintenance, enhancement and planning of the Alabama State Parks trails system. This includes:
Organized trail work days for community involvement
Supporting a full-time trail crew.
Provides professional support to existing volunteer groups.
Surveying the needs of the trail users.
New trail building equipment to ensure efficiency.
Overall improvement to your favorite trails.
The Dirt Pass itself is a rubber wristband that can be worn on your wrist, attached to backpack or bike and even hung on your horse saddle. The annual donation of $35 identifies you as a Dirt Pass Parks Trail Crew member and supporter of the Alabama State Parks and our trails program.
As a way to show our appreciation, we our establishing the second Saturday of each month as Dirt Pass Day. All Dirt Pass Trail Crew members wearing their wristband will be be given free admittance into any parks that require a gate fee. Please make your annual $35 donation before the first of the month to allow time for shipment and receipt of the wristband for Dirt Pass Day. We hope to evolve this Dirt Pass Day into a more vital part in the program as time goes on.
Gulf State Park in Alabama
Riding along the Gulf Oak Ridge trail in Gulf State Park, Alabama
North Alabama Birding Trail Decatur Alabama Trip
Poached Alligator Washes Ashore in Gulf Shores
It's not the view vacationers expect to see on the Gulf Coast.
Places to see in ( Orange Beach - USA )
Places to see in ( Orange Beach - USA )
Orange Beach is a small city on Alabama's Gulf Coast. It's known as a water sports hub. Located on Wolf Bay, Waterfront Park has a fishing pier and picnic areas. The Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum explores Native American and fishing history. To the west, The Wharf is a shopping area with an amphitheater. The Backcountry Trail winds from the city through Gulf State Park's beaches in the nearby city of Gulf Shores.
The best thing to do in Gulf Shores is enjoy the beaches. There are plenty of places to park at most public beaches. Some offer facilities and picnic tables. There are many beach access area that provide pedestrian access only. These are best if you are staying nearby and don't need a car to get to the beach. It is best to be aware of the Beach Warning Flags that tell you whether it is safe to go int othe ocean.
There is an unlimited amount of water sports activities available in Gulf Shores. Take your pick between waverunners, catamarans, parasailing, sailboats, boogie boards etc. at any of the numerous rental places along the beach. Orange Beach is located along the Gulf of Mexico, and is the easternmost community on Alabama's Gulf Coast, with Florida's Perdido Key bordering it to the east. The city of Gulf Shores is to the west.
Orange Beach offers a wide selection of family beach vacation opportunities, from condos directly on the beach to just across the street, dolphin cruises, recreational centers with tennis and basketball courts, golf course condo communities, beach houses and everything in between.
A lot to see in Orange beach such as :
Gulf State Park
Gulf State Park Pier
Perdido Key State Park
Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail - Rosemary Dunes Trailhead
Adventure Island
The Backcountry Trail
Perdido Pass
The Park at OWA
The Hummingbird Zipline Course
Ono Island, Alabama
Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruises at The Wharf
Sail Wild Hearts
Graham Creek Nature Preserve
Gulf State Park Beach Pavillion
Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum
Orange Beach Waterfront Park
Alabama Point East
Bamahenge
Robinson Island
Cotton Bayou Public Beach Access
Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
Alabama Point East | Florida Point
Wolf Bay
Gulf State Park Nature Center
Dinosaurs In The Woods -- Brontosaurus
Perdido Key
GTs On The Bay
Florida Point
Orange Beach Welcome Center
Gulf State Park Pavillion
Alabama Point
Shipwatch Condo Associates
AAA Charters INC
St Thomas-by-the-Sea Catholic Church
Caribe Cruiser
Unleashed Dog Park City of Orange Beach
The Duke (Alabama State Park Outpost Primitive Campsite)
Florida-Alabama State Line
Cotton Bayou Trail
Orange Beach Boat Ramp
Disc Golf Orange Beach
( Orange Beach - USA ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Orange Beach . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Orange Beach - USA
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Gulf Shores Park, Alabama
Over 256 feet high , at this state park.