Description : 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center is a popular birding hot spot located at the top of Mobile Bay at the gateway to the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. This location and the proximity of mature mixed woods nestled between the Blakeley River on one side and marsh habitat on the other make this site a magnet for a diversity of bird species.
Starting at an overlook of the Blakely River we will scope the mudflats (if exposed, dependent on tide) and marsh islands for terns, egrets/herons, osprey, and bald eagles that love to cruise this area in winter. American white pelicans may also be spotted soaring overhead in the area this time of year! Moving along the scrub brush along the water we look for swallows, sparrows, and winter warblers including orange-crowned, common yellowthroat, palm, and pine. The remainder of our time will be spent in the wooded portions of the area searching for ruby and golden-crowned kinglets, nuthatches, woodpeckers, towhee, and potential house wren.
This is a great site to experience the views, plants, and wildlife that make up the gateway to the delta! All birding levels are welcome and binoculars will be available to borrow.
No registration needed, just show up!
LOCATION DETAILS: This is an in-person event. Parking and admission are free. Restrooms are available and located inside the Delta Resource Center.
TRAVEL INFORMATION: We will be meeting in the parking lot by the flagpoles in front of the Delta Resource Center.
ADDRESS: 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort, AL 36527
Driving Directions: After you go through the gate, keep left and go past Bartram Kayak Landing. The parking lot and flagpole will be on the right hand side.
TRIP LEADER: Cortney Weatherby // cortney@alaudubon.org // (402) 297-1775
Please contact your trip leader the day of the event if in need of assistance.
Accessibility: The trails for the first portion of the trip leading to the river overlook and along the shrubbery are paved concrete. Once entering the wooded area the trails become dirt and some grass but are well maintained and primarily level with occasional tree roots throughout.
Picture Owner & Rights: Cortney Watherby // Orange-crowned Warbler