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Alabama's Black Belt
The fertile earth found in Alabama’s Black Belt region has long yielded an abundance of wildlife, creating a destination that’s widely known for its diversity of nature-based activities, one of which has its roots in the blue sky. Showcasing a remarkable share of the more than 430 bird species documented in the Alabama Birding Trail system, this south-central area of Alabama features more than 42 sites among hardwoods to prairie grasslands to river corridors.
Each year, the Black Belt Birding Festival highlights this rich biodiversity, drawing the attention of National Geographic and enthusiasts from far and wide to experience one of the most unique birding landscapes in the United States. Held annually in August and presented by Alabama Audubon, the festival coincides with a rare seasonal phenomenon that brings impressive concentrations of birds to the region. The timing allows bird enthusiasts to witness migration patterns and species activity found almost nowhere else at any other time of year. Mother Nature shows off big here, so plan your next trip to check off your birding life list on an Alabama Black Belt Adventure.
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