Grand Isle - woods - Lafitte Woods Preserve - Landry-LeBlanc Tract

Louisiana · Southeast

Habitat
Forest
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Grand Isle - woods - Lafitte Woods Preserve - Landry-LeBlanc Tract is a productive birding destination in Louisiana, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, and Laughing 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

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

3/5/2026Grand Isle--woods--Lafitte Woods Preserve--Landry-LeBlanc Tract1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

3/5/2026Grand Isle--woods--Lafitte Woods Preserve--Landry-LeBlanc Tract1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

3/5/2026Grand Isle--LDWF Mangroves/Kayak Launch area1 observed

Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

3/2/2026Grand Isle (general area – please use a more specific hotspot if possible)1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/2/2026Grand Isle (general area – please use a more specific hotspot if possible)1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

3/1/2026Grand Isle (general area – please use a more specific hotspot if possible)1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

2/28/2026Elmer's Island--Entrance Rd. Marsh1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

63/5/2026

Laughing Gull

23/5/2026

Royal Tern

23/5/2026

American Barn Owl

13/5/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

13/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Northern Flicker

13/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/5/2026

White-eyed Vireo

13/5/2026

Blue-headed Vireo

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

63/5/2026

Purple Martin

43/5/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

93/5/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

13/5/2026

European Starling

203/5/2026

Gray Catbird

13/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

53/5/2026

Hermit Thrush

33/5/2026

Cedar Waxwing

23/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Grand Isle - woods - Lafitte Woods Preserve - Landry-LeBlanc Tract for birding?
The best months to visit Grand Isle - woods - Lafitte Woods Preserve - Landry-LeBlanc Tract for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Grand Isle - woods - Lafitte Woods Preserve - Landry-LeBlanc Tract?
Notable species at Grand Isle - woods - Lafitte Woods Preserve - Landry-LeBlanc Tract include White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Laughing Gull, Royal Tern, American Barn Owl. The area supports forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Grand Isle - woods - Lafitte Woods Preserve - Landry-LeBlanc Tract?
Birding at Grand Isle - woods - Lafitte Woods Preserve - Landry-LeBlanc Tract is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Grand Isle - woods - Lafitte Woods Preserve - Landry-LeBlanc Tract?
Grand Isle - woods - Lafitte Woods Preserve - Landry-LeBlanc Tract offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.