Louisiana Birding Resources

Birders visiting Louisiana are often astounded by the contrasts in birding opportunities afforded by the hilly piney woods in the northern half of the state and the open coastal prairies, forested wetlands, and marshlands in the southern half of the state. Over 450 species of birds have been recorded in Louisiana.

The Nifty Fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of Louisiana. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of Louisiana. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.

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Some birds prefer to stay near the ground, while others are almost always seen high in a tree. Look for the following notations in the species descriptions to determine where the species is most likely to be seen. If a note is not present, the bird does not have a strong affinity for a particular region.

• Look high.
• Look mid-story.
• Look low.

State Information

Louisiana Ornithological Society

Louisiana Field Check-list

Birding Locations

Grand Isle Birding Trail

Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge

Louisiana State Bird - Brown Pelican

Louisiana Birding Events

Great Louisiana BirdFest
Usually in April
Mandeville, Louisiana
Phone: (985) 626-1238
E-mail: birdfest@northlakenature.org
The Great Louisiana BirdFest is an annual event of the Northlake Nature Center. It is held each year in the spring when many species are migrating north through Louisiana from Mexico and South America. Our location in southern Louisiana makes this an excellent time of year for birding. The weather is typically warm but not yet hot and the trees are usually leafing out, but still thin enough for improved visibility.
BirdFest trips will visit varied habitat including swamps, wetlands, pine savanna, and hardwoods of southeast Louisiana. Among the many excellent birding locations scheduled for this year's BirdFest is Pine Island, a rookery located in a private preserve. BirdFest includes birding trips, some Southern food and hospitality, and a few workshops.

Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration
Usually in April
Grand Isle, Louisiana
Phone: 800-259-0869
Enjoy spring migration on Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island. See songbirds in oak-hackberry woods, shorebirds and waders on beaches and marshes. Birdwatching tours, local seafood, displays & crafts. Free videos and birding trail maps. Fun for families, new and experienced birders. Hosted by the Grand Isle Sanctuary Group.

Feliciana Hummingbird Celebration
Usually in July
St. Francisville, Louisiana
Phone: 800.488.6502
Annual hummingbird festival held in West Feliciana Parish and town of St. Francisville. Friday night dinner and presentation with hummingbird banding all day Saturday at several locations to be announced. Numerous presentation booths for birding and nature oriented organizations. Also vendors selling plants and birding goods. Hosted by the Feliciana Nature Society.

Other resources and locations

If you have suggestions for additional birding resources in Louisiana, from web sites to your favorite birding location, submit your information using the following form. You can cut and paste large amounts if text into the information field. Birding locations are the most desired, but any good resource on Louisiana birds is welcomed.

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