Rockefeller SWR
Louisiana · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
About This Location
Rockefeller SWR is a productive birding destination in Louisiana, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and Black-necked Stilt 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
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Empidonax difficilis
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Cinnamon Teal
Spatula cyanoptera
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
White-faced Ibis
American White Pelican
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Mockingbird
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Boat-tailed Grackle
Great-tailed Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Blue-winged Teal
American Wigeon
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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