2+ week, 1+ day ago  (141+ words) Earlier this month, The Bama Buzz reported on the sighting of the Red-footed Booby, a tropical seabird rarely seen in the continental United States, let alone Alabama. Jimmy Lanier, the 87-year-old founder of the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association discovered…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (377+ words) The red-footed booby is rarely spotted in the continental United States and when it is, it's almost always along the coast. So when some lucky birders were treated to the sighting of a lifetime in Dadeville, they almost couldn't believe…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (200+ words) The Land Trust of North Alabama announced that 65 Green Mountain Nature Preserve has now grown by 65 acres following the $300, 000 purchase, made possible through the support of community members, partners and donors. The newly protected land is located off Green Mountain…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (308+ words) Want to help Alabama's shores stay healthy? Along the Gulf Coast, there are three upcoming opportunities " both events and chances to volunteer " for folks to learn about how to protect local marine life and learn more to better appreciate our…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (282+ words) The third annual Alabama Audubon Bird of the Year Fundraiser took place on February 1st at Back Forty Beer Company in downtown Birmingham, where the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was revealed as the winner! Keep reading to learn more about Alabama Audubon's Bird…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (217+ words) One of Cheaha State Park's iconic cabins was severely damage by a fire Monday morning. According to the Shinbone Valley Volunteer Fire Department, crews responded to Cabin 3 on Bunker Loop just before 11 AM. Fortunately, no injuries were reported and the…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (384+ words) Calling all bird lovers! Alabama Audubonis gearing up to announce the highly anticipated "Bird of the Year" at its third annual fundraiser. With over 450 bird species in Alabama, one bird distinguished by recent conservation achievements will be awarded the title…...