Date: 8/11/26 4:34 am From: Greg D. Jackson via groups.io <g_d_jackson...> Subject: [ALbirds] Special AOS events this week
AL Birders:
Just a heads-up about a couple of special AOS events this week:
Today, Aug. 11, anytime 3:30 - 8:00 p.m.: Heron roost fly-in watch at
Wheeler Dam. Damien Simbeck will host a laid-back watch and tally of large
numbers of herons, egrets, and possibly other large waders on the south bank
of the Tennessee River at Wheeler Dam late this afternoon. He posted about
it in this forum last week, just a reminder.
Saturday, Aug. 15, 7:00 p.m. - dark: Chimney Swift roost watch at Tallassee
High School (Elmore County): Eric Soehren will conduct a Chimney Swift watch
and count as these "flying cigars" return to roost for the evening. This
will be another relaxed event and a good chance to observe a "swiftnado"
while learning about these amazing birds.
Both of these AOS events are open to anyone of all ages. Bring a folding
chair, some drinks, binoculars, and relax while observing these roost
spectacles and learning from two of our most experienced birders. For
further details, go to the AOS Local Field Trips calendar via this link:
