Directions: In north Decatur, AL at the intersection of US Hwy 31 and AL Hwy 20/Alternate US Hwy 72 (this is the south end of the Hudson Bridge just before it crosses the Tennessee River), take US Hwy 31 north across the river for 1.7 miles. The park is on the left (west) at the north end of the causeway.
Description: The Decatur Hospitality Nature park, and nearby US Hwy 31 Causeway and Decatur Boat Harbor provide a great opportunity to scan the waters of the Tennessee River for winter waterfowl and shorebirds. This area is one of the first sites to develop mudflats in the fall as water levels begin to drop. Scan any suitable perches for Ospreys which prey on the abundant fish. In years past, this area has turned up some exciting rarities for Alabama; be sure and carefully scan the rafts of Canvasbacks, Common Goldeneyes, and mergansers for Greater Scaup, Long-tailed Ducks, scoters, and other surprises. At the day-use park, be sure to check out the walking trail which winds through an impressive bottomland hardwood forest.
Site 17 Access: Free
GPS Coordinates: N 34.6277, W 86.9580
Contact: City of Decatur
Decatur CVB
Phone: (256) 350-2028 |
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