A small, plump shorebird with a large head, a short, slender bill, and short tail. It has medium-length legs for … More
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Common and Boat-tailed Grackle
In North America three grackle species occur: Common, Great-tailed, and Boat-tailed. All are generally similar in appearance, with males glossy … More
Views from Alabama Point
Gulf State Park Alabama Point Beach Access Point East is owned and operated by Alabama State Parks. Situated just east … More
Butterflies at Alabama Point
A number of different butterfly species migrate through Alabama during the fall. Some come from Canada and will continue their … More
Dunlin at Bath
The name, first applied long ago, simply means ‘little dun-colored (gray-brown) bird,’ a good description of theĀ DunlinĀ in winter plumage. Birds … More
Great Blue Heron on the Rocks
The Great Blue Heron is the largest heron in North America. It is a large bird, with a slate-gray body, … More