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See beautiful birds + historic sites at the Black Belt Birding Festival, August 1-3
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If you’re passionate about Alabama’s rich wildlife and history, the 5th Annual Black Belt Birding Festival in Greensboro is a must-attend event. Hosted by Alabama Audubon, this unique celebration invites birding enthusiasts to experience the beauty of the Black Belt region.
Keep reading to find out how you can join the festivities!
Know before you go: Black Belt Birding Festival
Birders of all ages, backgrounds and abilities are invited to join Alabama Audubon for an unforgettable weekend in the beautiful Black Belt region of Alabama, where opportunities to experience, learn and bird at historic sites, farms and ongoing prairies restorations abound.
- What: A three-day festival that highlights the birds, history + heritage of Alabama’s Black Belt region
- When: Friday, August 1—Sunday, August 3
- Free kickoff party open to the public, August 1st at 5pm at Project Horseshoe Farm
- Times + prices vary. See the full list of events, prices + register.
Each event at the festival will offer different bird sightings and opportunities to learn about historic areas like the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Old Live Oak Cemetery and Old Cahawba Archaeological Park.
You can register for many separate events at different times, including:
- Birds of Prey with Alabama Wildlife Center
- Nature + walking tours
- Historic tours
- 16+ events including a Keynote address by Dudley Edmonson—author, photographer + filmmaker
See rare birds in a stunning landscape
The Black Belt is the largest natural grassland region in the eastern United States, named for its rich, dark soils. This unique landscape—woven with ranches, farms and restored prairies provides vital habitat for a wide array of grassland and wetland bird species.
“We are super excited about this year’s festival given that participation has surged over the past two years. Nowhere else can you see Wood Storks, Scissor-tailed Flycatchers and Swallow-tailed Kites against a backdrop of bountiful grasslands and epic civil rights history.”
Dr. Scot Duncan, Executive Director of Alabama Audubon
Alabama Audubon: Who they are + what they do
Founded in 1946 as the Birmingham Audubon Society, Alabama Audubon has grown into the state’s leading nonprofit dedicated to bird conservation, habitat protection and environmental education. Through outreach, research and citizen science, the organization fosters a deeper understanding of Alabama’s rich natural heritage.
As part of its ongoing mission, Alabama Audubon’s Black Belt Birding Initiative brings the environmental and economic benefits of bird-based ecotourism to Alabama’s Black Belt—a historically underserved rural region. By connecting communities with conservation, the initiative supports local economies while protecting critical bird habitats.
To explore more of the great work Alabama Audubon does, check out their website.
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