Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

3 10, 2019

Fall Birding Opportunities to Enjoy on the Alabama Gulf Coast

By |2019-09-22T02:24:24+00:00October 3rd, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

The Alabama Gulf Coast is a bird-watching paradise. Many birds make the coast a temporary home in the fall and winter as they migrate south, taking time to rest and refuel before making the long trip across the Gulf of Mexico. Year-round and seasonal feathered residents include many species of pelicans, herons, egrets, ibises, waterfowl, hawks, rails, gallinules and so much more. The Alabama Coastal Birding Trail is one of eight trails throughout the state of Alabama. This trail offers [...]

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13 06, 2018

Educational opportunities at the beach

By |2018-06-13T15:40:35+00:00June 13th, 2018|Blog|0 Comments

Want to get in a little knowledge while you’re on the Alabama coast? Everyone can have fun at any time of year while taking in the natural beauty and teaching the little ones. The Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail has 25 miles of paths. You’ll find information along the way about the native plants and wildlife. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge also offers a network of hiking trails, and is a habitat for a range of regional plants and animals. [...]

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19 04, 2018

Native species to spot at the beach

By |2018-04-19T21:05:27+00:00April 19th, 2018|Blog|0 Comments

Alabama consistently ranks in the top five states for overall biodiversity of plants and animals. Did you know any of these interesting facts? Among the state’s 4,500 species are some rare types found along our coast, including the white-topped pitcher plant, gopher tortoise, Alabama beach mouse, eastern diamondback rattlesnake and red-cockaded woodpecker. Twenty species of whales and dolphins live in the Gulf of Mexico. And another mammal, the West Indian manatee, can be spotted in our area as well. More [...]

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7 03, 2018

Take a walk on the wild side when visiting the Alabama coast

By |2018-03-07T17:25:28+00:00March 7th, 2018|Blog|0 Comments

Give your kids a lesson in sustainable travel and eco-tourism when you visit Gulf Shores and Orange Beach this spring. It’s simple and fun to do by including a few key stops on your vacation agenda. First, visit the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo on Highway 59 in the heart of Gulf Shores. The zoo is an entertaining place to spend a morning and gives visitors up-close views of more than 500 animals, including lions, tigers, bears, primates, leopards, wolves and [...]

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