Bonnet Carre Spillway
Louisiana · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Bonnet Carre Spillway is a productive birding destination in Louisiana, with 269 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Black-necked Stilt, and Killdeer among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Blue-winged Teal
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Anhinga
Double-crested Cormorant
Neotropic Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Savannah Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
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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