Peveto Woods - Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary

Louisiana · Southeast

Habitat
Forest
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Peveto Woods - Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in Louisiana, with 324 species recorded on eBird. This forest habitat attracts White-winged Dove, Royal Tern, and Double-crested Cormorant 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Harris's Hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

3/5/2026Mae's Beach1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

3/5/2026Peveto Woods--Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

3/5/2026Peveto Woods--Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary1 observed

Merlin (Taiga)

Falco columbarius

3/3/2026Holly Beach1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

2/28/2026Peveto Woods--Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary1 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

2/23/2026Peveto Woods--Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

13/5/2026

Laughing Gull

33/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/5/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/5/2026

Blue Jay

23/5/2026

Purple Martin

23/5/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

23/5/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

13/5/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

33/5/2026

Carolina Wren

13/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/5/2026

Hermit Thrush

13/5/2026

White-throated Sparrow

13/5/2026

Swamp Sparrow

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

103/5/2026

Common Grackle

43/5/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

43/5/2026

Orange-crowned Warbler

13/5/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

53/5/2026

Wilson's Warbler

13/5/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Peveto Woods - Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary for birding?
The best months to visit Peveto Woods - Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Peveto Woods - Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary?
Notable species at Peveto Woods - Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary include White-winged Dove, Royal Tern, Double-crested Cormorant, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron, Mourning Dove, Wilson's Snipe, Green Heron, Red-tailed Hawk, Eastern Phoebe, Purple Martin, Sedge Wren. The area supports forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Peveto Woods - Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary?
Birding at Peveto Woods - Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Peveto Woods - Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary?
There is no entrance fee at Peveto Woods - Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Peveto Woods - Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary?
Peveto Woods - Baton Rouge Audubon Society Sanctuary offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.