Alabama Bird Search - Youth Challenge

11/01/2026

Hello friends and ! We are now accepting submissions for our Alabama Youth T-shirt Art Contest! Link below leads to a printable pdf of contest rules, which will soon be published on the Alabama Audubon website! We can't wait to see what your kiddos will create this year! 🎨 🐦🦅🦆
LINK: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ccDcNd3lZeDkJrilP-jQcScN0HEOWbQhcgQ8LKZOUcw/edit?usp=sharing

10/21/2026

These are the kinds of smiles we live to see! These little peeps had such a good time finding birds for the ABS 2026. Even the baby has binoculars! Good finding Team B! 🐣🐣🐣 😍😍😍😍
Alabama Audubon

10/18/2026

We had SO much fun today at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve with Alabama Audubon , Jefferson County Greenways, Trailkeeper's Clothing Company , Vortex Optics for the 2026 ABS - Youth Challenge Awards! More pictures to come... here are just a few of the highlights! Thanks for coming out and celebrating your young birders with us!

10/16/2026

Oof... Fall is coming in... CHILLY! Saturday's high for the ABS awards at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve ! Looks like it'll be beautiful weather though!

10/15/2026

FOR REGISTERED 2026 ABS TEAMS/FAMILIES ONLY: Resharing this album to help our new families find the location for the ABS Awards Picnic happening THIS SATURDAY, starting at 2pm sharp! We will have food, drinks, animal ambassadors, t-shirts, prizes and more! CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR DETAILS (sending tonight)! See you soon!

10/09/2026

We're down to the wire! Only a few days left in Alabama Bird Search 2026 - and there's a hurricane on the way! You know what that means? Who knows what you will find out there! Maybe you'll find some Roseate Spoonbills like the Barrett Birders! Somebody find us a flamingo! Check out the Barrett Birders on their big birding day! Awesome find team! Alabama Audubon

10/03/2026

Check out The Wild Ones team experiencing a fabulous day of adventure and discovery in outdoors Alabama! Thanks for sharing your pictures with us! Looks like you visited some cool habitats and found some awesome birds 🤩🥰
Alabama Audubon

09/28/2026

We are so excited to be giving away these amazing pieces of edible artwork created by Terri’s Terrific Cookies at our awards picnic this year! Aren't they spectacular?! Thanks so much for the prize donation Ms. Terri!

07/10/2026

The ABS page on Alabama Audubon's website with details and registration link is officially LIVE! If you are already on our email list, check soon for a launch email and make sure our updates aren't going to spam. So excited for launch of 2026 ABS - Youth Challenge!
HERE's the link --> https://alaudubon.org/youth-bird-search

07/05/2026

Bird searchers!! We are almost ready to open registration for the 2026 Alabama Bird Search - Youth Challenge! Get ready for the challenge and see some really amazing birds in the Black Belt of Alabama this month with Alabama Audubon ... Scissor-tailed flycatchers, Wood Storks, Swallow-tailed Kites, Anhingas! And with the early stages of Fall migration kicking into gear, you never know what might turn up. Be on the lookout for an email if you're on our list and announcements here for the competition.

July events are lined up and ready to go! There's just one month left to get your tickets for the Black Belt Birding Festival, where you'll experience unique birds, rich history, and unforgettable adventures. Registration closes July 26.

Plus, don't miss our new Blueberries & Birds event at Smith's Farm, enjoy a morning of birding followed by fresh blueberry picking!

See all events and details->https://alaudubon.org/event
Black Belt Birding Festival-> https://alaudubon.org/black-belt-birding-festival