This is a good spot to scan for seabirds and shorebirds. Alabama's first Purple Sandpiper was seen here in January 1999. Page 64, E4. This site is located approximately 2 miles west of Gulf Shores on AL 182. There is a parking lot and facilities on the north side of the road at the bridge.
Reddish egrets are also regular visitors.
Best chances for rarities occur during migration periods. Bon Secour NWR . Just west of the parking lot is Mobile Street, an unpaved road leading to the beach parking lot. The road passes through marsh and palmetto habitat. Alligators are occassionally seen here.