Where to see a Merlin in Alabama
The Merlin is regularly recorded in the counties of 12 Alabama state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:
- Cedar Creek State Park
- Gulf State Park
- Meaher State Park
- Historic Blakeley State Park
- Chewacla State Park
- Lake Guntersville State Park
- Cathedral Caverns State Park
- Lake Lurleen State Park
- Tannehill State Park
- Fort Toulouse State Park
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Monte Sano State Park
These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.