Directions: From the intersection of US Hwy 72 and AL Hwy 279 in southern Scottsboro, AL, travel east on US Hwy 72 for 12.4 miles to CR 116. Turn right onto CR 116 and drive 1.1 miles to CR 141. Turn left onto CR 141 and go 0.2 miles and turn right onto a gravel road. Follow the gravel road for 1.4 miles to the pumping station.

Description: Managed for wintering waterfowl and small-game hunting, Mud Creek Wildlife Management Area has numerous impoundments which are likely to turn up a great variety of species. Access roads leading into the area also make Mud Creek easily birded. Check the ponds in fall and winter for dabbling ducks such as Mallard, Gadwall, American Wigeon and Green-winged Teal. Blue-winged teal are more likely found during migration periods, while American Coots and Common Moorhens can be seen at any time. The area is also a favorite for wading birds with Great Blue and Green Herons being especially numerous. Mud Creek was the hacking site from which Bald Eagles were reintroduced to Alabama's Tennessee River Valley. Many of the eagles now seen throughout the area are the descendents of the original birds released at Mud Creek.