Tennessee Valley Audubon Society

Serving Madison, Morgan, and Limestone Counties of North Alabama

About Us

Who We Are

The Tennessee Valley Audubon Society is a chapter of the National Audubon Society serving Limestone, Madison and Morgan counties in north Alabama. Charted in 1985, TVAS became a 501(c)(3) organization in 2016.

Our Mission

The Tennessee Valley Audubon Society promotes the understanding and preservation of birds, wildlife and the environment in north Alabama through education, research and outreach.

TVAS is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization. Our volunteers engage children, adults and families in the enjoyment of north Alabama’s rich and diverse natural environment through fun educational hikes, workshops and presentations.

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events at this time.

About Audubon

Protecting waterbird populations has been part of Audubon’s mission even before the official establishment of the National Audubon Society. Outrage over the slaughter of millions of waterbirds, particularly egrets and other waders, for the millinery trade led to the foundation, by Harriet Hemenway

From Our Blog

Scenery with a Side of Birding: Canadian Rockies by Train and Bus

In the early morning hours of August 4, 2018, eleven travelers from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Alabama Huntsville boarded a van for Nashville on the first leg of 9-day trip to the Canadian Rockies. In the group were three tr …

Important Bird Areas (IBA’s)

Wheeler Wildlife Refuge, headquartered in Decatur, Alabama, is on the Eastern migration route for the Whooping Crane, seen here with a group of Sandhill Cranes. Photo courtesy of George Lee. Important Bird Areas (IBA’s) An Important Bird and Biodiversi …

The Bald Cardinal

Have you ever seen a Northern Cardinal with a bald head? If so, you may wonder what cruel trick Nature is playing on this once lovely bird. Every year in late summer my resident pair of Northern Cardinals drop all of their head feathers at once. They l …