Fort Jackson
Louisiana · Southeast
About This Location
Fort Jackson is a productive birding destination in Louisiana, with 261 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, and American Herring Gull 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
Iceland Gull (Thayer's)
Larus glaucoides
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Caspian Tern
Royal Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Eastern Phoebe
Blue-headed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tree Swallow
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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