Please visit Alabama Audubon’s website for registration.

The details: Meetup is at 8 a.m. in the main Ruffner Mountain parking lot, located on the northwestern face of the mountain, at the far end of 81st Street South. As always, remember to bring plenty of water and snacks, binoculars, rain gear, and seasonally appropriate (i.e., warm) attire. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled. You may contact the count leader the morning of the event if the weather is questionable.

Accessibility: Parking lot and deck are wheelchair accessible

The birds: We anticipate seeing wintering and resident songbirds, sparrows, and hermit thrushes. You’ll find the latest eBird records for Ruffner Mountain here and the Alabama Birding Trails site here.

Count leader: Alabama Audubon Science & Conservation Director Dr. Lianne Koczur leads this trip. Her cell is 413-262-1981 (day of count only).