Bishop Point Recreation Area
Louisiana · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Bishop Point Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in Louisiana, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Wigeon, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and Common Gallinule among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Roseate Spoonbill
Platalea ajaja
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Wigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Common Gallinule
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Eastern Phoebe
Loggerhead Shrike
Carolina Chickadee
Purple Martin
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Mallard
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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