Mae's Beach
Louisiana · Southeast
About This Location
Mae's Beach is a productive birding destination in Louisiana, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Killdeer, Brown Pelican, and Red-winged Blackbird 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
Harris's Hawk
Parabuteo unicinctus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Merlin (Taiga)
Falco columbarius
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Wilson's Snipe
Green Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Eastern Phoebe
Purple Martin
Sedge Wren
Marsh Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Savannah Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Boat-tailed Grackle
Great-tailed Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Killdeer
Brown Pelican
Blue-winged Teal
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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