Where to see a Ruddy Duck in Alabama
The Ruddy Duck is regularly recorded in the counties of 15 Alabama state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:
- Lake Guntersville State Park
- Cathedral Caverns State Park
- Paul M. Grist State Park
- Chewacla State Park
- Monte Sano State Park
- Joe Wheeler State Park
- Cedar Creek State Park
- Elk River Lodge State Park
- Frank Jackson State Park
- Lake Lurleen State Park
- Lakepoint State Park
- Blue Springs State Park
- Tannehill State Park
- Mallard-Fox Creek Wildlife Management Area
- Oak Mountain 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.