Walk the uphill portions of the BBG at its northern boundary and near the bog and wildflower gardens. Look for warblers, tanagers, vireos, grosbeaks and birds of prey. Robert Jemison Park . This Mountain Brook city park is located a short distance from the Zoo and BBG and can easily be visited following an outing to those locations. Located along Mountain Brook Parkway just east of the Brookwood Village Mall, this park offers a long walking trail along Shades Creek.
Early morning is best.
Irondale Furnace . This park is located in the Cherokee Bend neighborhood of Mountain Brook along the banks of Shades Creek. A small creek, bordered by willow trees and various shrubs, flows along the northern edge of the park, adjacent to the trail leading from Stone River Road. This small park is a surprisingly good location to see a variety of warbler species and various hawk species have been seen here. To reach the park, turn off of Old Leeds Road, on the eastern side of the Mountain Brook Golf Course, on to Old Leeds Lane.