What is gaillard island?

Gaillard Island is a small, uninhabited island located in Mobile Bay, Alabama. It is part of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The island serves as a nesting site for a variety of seabirds, including pelicans, herons, and egrets.

Gaillard Island is also home to one of the largest colonial waterbird rookeries on the Gulf Coast, with thousands of birds congregating there to breed and raise their young each year. The island is an important stopover for migratory birds traveling along the Gulf Coast.

Access to Gaillard Island is restricted to protect the nesting birds and their habitats. Visitors are not allowed to land on the island, but can observe the wildlife from a distance by boat. The island's pristine beaches and abundant wildlife make it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.