LUMCON - Cocodrie

Louisiana · Southeast

ModerateView on eBird

Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

SpringFallWinter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

LUMCON - Cocodrie is a productive birding destination in Louisiana, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Loggerhead Shrike, Purple Martin, and Clapper Rail among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Loggerhead Shrike Purple Martin Clapper Rail Killdeer Green Heron

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

3/3/20267144 Touloulou Street, Chauvin, Louisiana, US (29.317, -90.646)1 observed

Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

2/28/202670344, Chauvin US-LA 29.24890, -90.666461 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

2/28/2026Lake Pelto1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Loggerhead Shrike

12/28/2026

Purple Martin

52/28/2026

Clapper Rail

22/27/2026

Killdeer

12/27/2026

Green Heron

12/27/2026

Brown Pelican

32/27/2026

Osprey

12/27/2026

Marsh Wren

32/27/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

32/27/2026

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

Parking

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

12 min read

Spring Birding in New York City: The Complete Urban Migration Guide

12 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit LUMCON - Cocodrie for birding?▼

The best months to visit LUMCON - Cocodrie for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at LUMCON - Cocodrie?▼

Notable species at LUMCON - Cocodrie include Loggerhead Shrike, Purple Martin, Clapper Rail, Killdeer, Green Heron. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at LUMCON - Cocodrie?▼

Birding at LUMCON - Cocodrie is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at LUMCON - Cocodrie?▼

LUMCON - Cocodrie offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.