The Phenix City Riverwalk in Russell County snakes along the banks of the Chattahoochee River for 1.21 miles. The trail is handicap-accessible and features segments of paved and gravel walkways, along with multiple bridges as its path follows the river along the Alabama-Georgia state line. The forest along the path tends to be open hardwoods along the east (river) side of the walkway, and generally thicker all-age hardwoods mixed with a few pines to the west side.

The bridges allow views directly into the mid- and upper story to the river side of the trail. Anticipate large numbers of Northern Parulas, Blue-grey Gnatcatchers, Yellow-billed Cuckoos, American Redstarts, and Summer Tanagers from late March through early fall. To the west, there are White-eyed and Red-eyed Vireos, Hooded Warblers, and Wood Thrushes.

Woodpeckers ' primarily Downy and Red-bellied, plus a few Flickers, and Red-headed Woodpeckers ' are found all along the trail. The wooded, protected trail borders the flyway that is the Chattahoochee River, making the park a good migrant trap. This, and the adjoining trail on the Georgia side of the river, can be the most productive migrant stopover spot for many miles. The Riverwalk incorporates many rich habitats, from the open waters of the Chattahoochee River to the numerous small wooded creeks that feed it. The Riverwalk packs a lot of birding opportunities in its mile and a quarter path.

In the warm months, look for swallows and martins, as well as Louisiana Waterthrushes. In the cooler part of the year, there may be Winter Wrens, Swamp and Song Sparrows in the roots and tangles, gulls and a few terns over the water. Expect Cormorants and Kingfishers, both more numerous from fall through spring, as well as scattered loons, Horned Grebes, and some other waterfowl in the coldest months.

Eastern Phoebes and Eastern Bluebirds are present along the trail throughout the year, and be watchful for Great-crested Flycatchers and Eastern Wood-pewees from April through September. Cedar Waxwings and other winter visitors can be spotted along the Riverwalk from November through at least April.

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