ANNUAL BIRD BANDING

At Historic Fort Morgan

In partnership with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Mississippi State University, and Fort Morgan State Historic Site, we are pleased to announce the return of our popular Coastal Bird Banding event at Historic Fort Morgan , a location that offers our community unparalleled access to researchers and close-up looks at a variety of bird species.

Bird banding provides an opportunity to educate the public about birds and bird conservation. Of the 450+ bird species in Alabama, many pass through the state on their annual migrations to the tropics and back. These spring and fall migrants bring color and song to our forests, and rejuvenate our landscapes through pest control and seed dispersal. Ensuring their survival is a top priority for Alabama Audubon and this annual event allows for researchers to capture and mark migratory birds by placing tiny metal bands on their legs before their release, which provides insight into bird health, migration, and life span.

Find out more at alaudubon.org/events

AUGUST 4 & 5