Fall on Northeast Alabamas Sand Mountain

Bird surveys conducted this spring across multiple sites on the Cumberland Plateau documented several species of concern, including the wood thrush, Kentucky warbler, and worm-eating warbler. These findings underscore the importance of maintaining large blocks of interior forest habitat.

The annual BioBlitz event at South Cumberland State Park brought together amateur naturalists and professional biologists to document as many species as possible in a 24-hour period. This year's count exceeded 400 species, including several previously unrecorded from the park. The data collected contributes to long-term monitoring of the park's biodiversity.