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2 weeks ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Audrey Kent
Baby bird season is in full swing across Alabama, which means you might spot a young bird that appears to be orphaned or has fallen from its nest. But in most cases, the best thing you can do is simply observe and leave it alone. Keep reading to learn how to tell what stage of development a baby bird is in—and what steps you should (or shouldn’t) take if you find one.
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2 weeks ago | 
bhamnow.com | Audrey Kent
Get excited, bird lovers! Alabama is in the heart of peak migration season, with millions of birds currently in flight. Just in time for Go Birding Day on April 26!Grab your binoculars and keep reading for migration info, Birmingham’s passion for bird conservation + the scoop on¬†Alabama Audubon‚Äôs¬†bird banding at Fort Morgan.
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3 weeks ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Audrey Kent
Calling all bird lovers! Alabama is in the heart of peak migration season, with millions of birds soaring through the skies—just in time for Go Birding Day on April 26!Grab your binoculars and keep reading for migration info + the scoop on Alabama Audubon’s bird banding at Fort Morgan. Millions of birds are making their yearly journeys across the Gulf of Mexico from their winter vacation spots in Central and South America—with 13 million inflight April 23.
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3 weeks ago | 
bhamnow.com | Audrey Kent
SponsoredGet excited, Birmingham arts lovers! Alabama Ballet will soon present Unbound: A Series of Ever-Evolving Performances—a bold double feature set to the music of Johnny Cash and FKA Twigs. Running May 16–18, this unique show blends beautiful choreography with emotional sound. Keep reading for more info on this innovative performance + how to get tickets.
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1 month ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Ella Walton |Ally Engleman |Audrey Kent |Caleb Turrentine
There are very few places in the world where the Jubilees occur — one of which is Tokyo Bay in Japan, while Alabama’s own, Mobile Bay, remains the other. A “Jubilee” is a rare, natural phenomenon where large numbers of marine life swim from the depths of the bay to shallower waters along a shoreline. In Daphne, commonly known as “The Jubilee City,” this phenomenon brings blue crabs, shrimp + fish to the Eastern Shore — into the readied hands, and ice chests, of the city’s locals.
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1 month ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Audrey Kent |Ally Engleman |Bess Christopher |Caleb Turrentine
Dothan is commonly known as “The Peanut Capital of the World,” but did you know it’s also home to a world-record holding landmark? Keep reading to learn about the history of The World’s Smallest City Block. The World’s Smallest City Block is located at the intersection of North Appletree Street, North College Street and East Troy Street—marked by a granite monument.
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1 month ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Bess Christopher |Pat Byington |Audrey Kent
The Wilson Dam Waterfall is located within the Rockpile recreation area along the Wilson Dam. The TVA recreation center is full of hiking trails and scenic views like the Wilson Dam Waterfall. There are multiple waterfalls to view along the walk along with the Wilson Dam and the Tennessee River. Keep reading for more information on the Wilson Dam Waterfall. Along the paved path beside the Tennessee River, and just beside the dam, there are a couple of unique waterfalls visible.
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1 month ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Pat Byington |Ally Engleman |Audrey Kent
The Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy is holding a three-city tour this spring to celebrate the artistry and history of the Gee’s Bend Quilters.
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1 month ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Audrey Kent |Pat Byington |Ally Engleman |Caleb Turrentine
Yesterday marked the first day of spring, which means warmer weather, blooming flowers and hummingbirds!These fast-flyers are making their way back to Alabama, so keep reading to learn about their journey + how to attract them to your home. Hummingbirds have two migratory seasons: fall and spring. You’ll commonly see ruby-throated hummingbirds arrive in Alabama mid-March to mid-April and leave in September-October when the weather cools down. “They’ll overwinter in Mexico and Costa Rica.
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1 month ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Michael Seale |Caleb Turrentine |Audrey Kent
This past week, seven new building permits were issued across the state for construction projects exceeding $1 million. Of these, all but one are for projects in North Alabama. One of the priciest building permits so far this year was approved last week for a new office building at Redstone Gateway in Huntsville. Here’s more:Redstone Gateway has been an immensely successful development outside Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, housing multiple defense contractors, with more to come.
