Site 25: Wheeler NWR -
Beaverdam Swamp Boardwalk
Directions: From intersection of I-65 and
I-565 drive east towards Huntsville for 6.6
miles. Take Exit 5 and travel on the overpass
north back over I-565, and continue
on this road east paralleling I-565 on your
right. Continue for 0.4 miles until you reach
County Line Road where you can turn right
and take another overpass back over I-565
to the south side again. Take the fi rst road
to your right after crossing over I-565 and
continue back west for 2 miles until it dead
ends at the site.
Description: The Beaverdam Swamp
Boardwalk leads the visitor into the heart
of the largest Tupelo Swamp in Alabama.
While exploring the boardwalk, watch the
canopy for active fl ocks of Tufted Titmice,
Red-eyed Vireos, and a variety of warblers.
The swamp usually rings with the songs of
frogs, insects, and numerous birds including
Eastern Wood-Pewee, Great-crested
Flycatcher, and Yellow-billed Cuckoo. At
times, the abundant standing dead timber
attracts a variety of woodpeckers including
Pileated, Red-bellied, and Downy. Later in
the day, there is a chance for the stately
Barred Owl, whose distinct hooting is more
often heard deep inside the swamp.
North Alabama Birding Trail
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