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    Keep wildlife wild

    Wrapping up the look at Leave No Trace principles, the last two deal with respect. Respecting wildlife and being considerate of others go hand-in-hand. For wildlife, the best advice is to keep a safe distance. Do not feed animals or leave food behind. As Boy Scouts put it, “Keep wildlife wild.”...
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    Leave No Trace

    As promised, here's a closer look at the Leave No Trace principles and what they mean. The first, plan ahead and prepare, seems pretty straightforward. But what should you plan and prepare? Boy Scouts, who adhere to the principles, are taught to find out about the area where they are hiking as...
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    Good environmental stewards

    To be good stewards of the environment, visitors to the Alabama Gulf Coast who want to take a walk on the wild side need to do a bit of advance planning. If you intend to hike while visiting Orange Beach or Gulf Shores, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the Leave No Trace...
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    Alabama Gulf Coast fall travel

    OK, time to pack for the trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast. Swimwear? Check. Beach towels? Check. Hiking shoes? Check! While it's great to hit the beaches in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach bare of foot so that you can wiggle your toes in the sugary sands or dip them in the warm waters of the Gulf...
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    5th Annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest

    Date: 10/16/2008 - 10/19/2008 Fairhope, AL Phone: 251-990-0420 Website: www.alabamacoastalbirdfest.com The fifth Alabama Coastal BirdFest coincides with the annual fall migration of many birds from North America to Central and South America. Coastal Alabama is a critical stopover point during...
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    Alabama - Fort Morgan Fall Bird Banding Session 2008

    This is an amazing event - I urge you to come participate. Fall Bird Banding Session 2008 Date: 10/4/2008 - 10/17/2008 Fort Morgan Historic Site, Gulf Shores Price: Admission to Fort: $5:00 adults, $3:00 children 6-12, free to younger children. Banding is FREE. Phone: 1-800-745-SAND Website...
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    Fall Bird Banding Session 2008

    Date: 10/4/2008 - 10/17/2008 Fort Morgan Historic Site, Gulf Shores Price: Admission to Fort: $5:00 adults, $3:00 children 6-12, free to younger children. Banding is FREE. Phone: 1-800-745-SAND Website: www.hummingbirdsplus.org The Alabama Gulf Coast is a critical stopover point as migratory...
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    21st Annual Coastal Clean Up

    Date: 9/20/2008 Alabama's beaches and waterways. Phone: 251-621-1216 Website: www.alcoastalcleanup.org Always the third Saturday in September the Coastal Cleanup is a chance to take pride in our unique and treasured waterway system. Over the past 20 years the Alabama Coastal Cleanup has had...
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    Free Hiking and Backpacking Seminars

    Free Hiking and Backpacking Seminars Essentials of Day Hiking Date: 9/13/2008 30945 5 Rivers Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL 36527 Price: Admission is free and registration is not required. Website: www.alabamafiverivers.com 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center welcomes author and renowned outdoors...
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    Taking home shrimp

    No trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast is complete without a stop at a local market for supplies to 'tide' us over until the next trip to Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. We make sure to have a cooler (or two, depending on how many friends and family members send requests) completely empty and clean. We...
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    Shrimp Festival stays clean

    If you are attending the 2008 Shrimp Festival on the Alabama Gulf Coast, don't take offense if a Boy Scout tells you to “can it.” He isn't being rude; he's working to preserve the environment and earn money for his troop's projects. The annual National Shrimp Festival, now in its 37th year, is...
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    Hurricane Gustav update

    Whew! What a relief to have Hurricane Gustav past us. The Alabama Gulf Coast came away in great shape, and that is something to be thankful for. Of course, there are folks in neighboring states who were not as fortunate. And, unfortunately, there will be those who will try to take advantage of...
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    alabama Coastal Birding Trail

    For everything you need to know about birding along the Alabama gulf coast, check out - www.alabamacoastalbirdingtrail.com
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    Alabama Coastal Birding Trail

    The Gulf Shores - Orange Beach Loop of the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail begins at the bridge over Perdido Pass, east of AL 59 on AL 182 [8.8]. ACBT 1. Perdido Pass/Alabama Point - East (Formerly Florida Point when the state border was located at Perdido Pass.) This site is part of Gulf State...
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    hello from Gulf Shores Alabama

    I am new to this forum and fairly new to bird watching. My dad enjoys bird watching and I am spending more time with him these days and learning about the birds in the area.
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    Birding along Alabama's Gulf Coast

    The Alabama Gulf Coast plays host to many different kinds of birds, with habitats running from coastal to marshland to bay areas. This region on the Gulf of Mexico is also an important stop-over habitat for a number of migratory birds who make the area their transient home. In summer months...
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