Oak Grove / Rutherford Oaks
Louisiana · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Oak Grove / Rutherford Oaks is a productive birding destination in Louisiana, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, and Osprey 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
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Cinnamon Teal
Spatula cyanoptera
Harris's Hawk
Parabuteo unicinctus
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Pyrrhuloxia
Cardinalis sinuatus
Fork-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus savana
Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Empidonax difficilis
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
White-tailed Kite
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
Vermilion Flycatcher
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Yellow-rumped Warbler
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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