Little Blue Heron

Adult Little Blue Herons are very dark all over. At close range or in good light, they have a rich … More

White Pelicans

White Pelicans migrate to the Gulf Coast during the winter. A good place to spot them is Meaher State Park.

Coming in for a Landing

More photos of the Brown Pelicans that can usually be found at the boat launch across from the Battleship Memorial … More

Red-bellied Woodpecker in the Spotlight

A shaft of light through the trees shows the red head and eye of this Red-bellied Woodpecker.

Brown Pelicans on Mobile Causeway

The boat launch across from Battleship Memorial Park is always a great place to stop and see pelicans. They like … More

Black-crowned Heron on Mobile Bay

Seen by day, these chunky herons seem dull and lethargic, with groups sitting hunched and motionless in trees near water. … More

Black-crowned Night Heron

This is the most Black-crowned Night Herons I have ever seen in one location. I saw at least 4 herons … More

Common Ground Dove

Even though it is called a “Common” dove, I don’t see it as often as the White-winged or Mourning Dove. … More

Scaly-breasted Munia

The scaly-breasted munia or spotted munia, known in the pet trade as nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, is a sparrow-sized … More

Gray Catbird

Gray Catbirds get their common name from their distinctive mewing call, which can sound like a cat’s meow to some ears. https://www.audubon.org/news/10-fun-facts-about-gray-catbird#:~:text=Gray%20Catbirds%20get%20their%20common,mates%20or%20defending%20their%20territories.