You do not have to be a member to attend meetings, field trips or events: visitors are always welcome!

NABS trips will continue if it is raining lightly, and reschedule if raining hard.

The Sierra Club has Hikes every Tuesday evening on Monte Sano. Meet at the Hiker’s Parking Lot 6:00 p.m.

Huntsville & North Alabama Land Trust outings can also be found on their calendar.

   We've also put in seasonal birding tips: when you see the Duck-in-Cattails symbol, this will point you to that month's best type of birding.

January

Waterfowl are abundant in the river areas this time of year, typically reaching their peak numbers in the last half of December and the first half of January. Look for Mallards and many other duck species, Canada Geese, and Snow Geese at places like Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. RBA sightings for January often include Lapland Longspurs, Sandhill Cranes, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Pacific and Red-throated Loons, Grasshopper and LeConte's Sparrows, and Ross's Goose.

February

By the start of February, waterfowl are beginning to fly north already, so their numbers here will typically decline rapidly this month. Wood Ducks start nesting in February. RBA sightings for February often include Red-throated Loons, Sandhill Cranes, Greater White-fronted Geese, and Leconte's Sparrow.

March

At the river, Waterfowl numbers are pretty low by now, but many species can still be seen. Blue-winged Teal and shorebirds are migrating through, and RBA sightings might include Lesser Black-backed Gulls, Oldsquaw, Surf Scoters, and Eared Grebes. You might hear your first Chuck-Wills-Widow of the year this month!

April

Many migrants are passing through by now, including Blue-winged Teal, Warblers, Vireos, and other songbirds. Songbird nesting is at its peak about now. Any Chuck-Wills-Widows yet? The RBA might be listing Wilson's Phalarope, Baird's Sandpiper, and Willets.

May

Young ones start appearing this month: Wood Ducks, Mallards, Black Ducks, plus songbirds and small mammals. The last of the migrants are passing through, also. Previous Alabama RBA reports have included various Rail, Warbler, Vireo, and Sparrow species, Franklin's Gull, and Hudsonian Godwit for this month.

Note: No Bird's Eye View or TVAS Monthly meetings for June through August.Saturday, May 5.Alabama A&M Agricultural Farm - 7:00 am We will meet at the A&M Agricultural Farm Headquarters south of Hazel Green off the east side of Hwy 431/231 north of Huntsville. This is a great opportunity to pick up elusive Grasshopper Sparrows, Dickcissels, Bobolinks, and other grass birds at the farm. There are breeding Scissor-Tailed Flycatchers in the area also. Ken Ward will lead this outing.

June

Things are starting to slow down now; migration is over, and only resident species are seen. Not a lot of waterfowl activity, but keep an eye out for young songbirds. Alabama RBA reports might include Swainson's Warbler, Warbling Vireo, Lark Sparrows, or Black-necked Stilts.

Note: No Bird's Eye View or TVAS Monthly meetings for June through August.

July

Activity is at its lowest down at the rivers and lakes. Try to find that Rain Crow you've been hearing lately. Alabama RBA reports might mention Lark and Bachman's Sparrows. Scissor-tailed Flycatchers are sometimes seen in summer in North Alabama also.

Note: No Bird's Eye View or TVAS Monthly meetings for June through August.

August

Get ready for fall migration! It begins with Swallows and Purple Martins starting to bunch up for the flight. Shorebirds are also starting to move. Later in the month, you might see some early Blue-winged Teal.

Note: No Bird's Eye View or TVAS Monthly meetings for June through August.

September

Teal migration is going strong by now. Shorebirds and Swallows start coming in, and by the end of the month, you might see the first geese. Songbirds are moving, too.

October

Songbird migration is at its peak now, and large numbers of waterfowl continue to move south.

November

Songbird migration is about over now, but waterfowl continue to arrive down at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Previous Alabama RBAs in November have reported Sandhill Cranes, Oldsquaw, White-winged Scoters, Red-throated Loons, and Franklin's Gull.

December

Waterfowl numbers are it their peak in the last half of December. Look for Bald and Golden Eagles on the lakesides. The RBA might be reporting such species as Lesser Black-backed Gull, Pacific and Red-throated Loon, Ross's Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, and Lapland Longspur.