Sabine National Wildlife Refuge - Blue Goose Trail

Louisiana · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge - Blue Goose Trail is a productive birding destination in Louisiana, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Greater Yellowlegs, Forster's 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

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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

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

3/3/2026Broussard Beach1 observed

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

3/3/2026Stakeout: Pyrrhuloxia, Trosclair Rd. (2026)1 observed

Fork-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus savana

3/2/2026Willow Island1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Greater Yellowlegs

13/5/2026

Forster's Tern

13/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/5/2026

Snowy Egret

13/5/2026

Great Egret

23/5/2026

American White Pelican

223/5/2026

Brown Pelican

13/5/2026

Tree Swallow

23/5/2026

Barn Swallow

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

23/5/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

103/5/2026

White-winged Dove

13/4/2026

Clapper Rail

23/4/2026

Laughing Gull

23/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

33/4/2026

Savannah Sparrow

63/4/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

23/4/2026

White Ibis

253/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sabine National Wildlife Refuge - Blue Goose Trail for birding?
The best months to visit Sabine National Wildlife Refuge - Blue Goose Trail for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Sabine National Wildlife Refuge - Blue Goose Trail?
Notable species at Sabine National Wildlife Refuge - Blue Goose Trail include Greater Yellowlegs, Forster's Tern, Double-crested Cormorant, Snowy Egret, Great Egret. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sabine National Wildlife Refuge - Blue Goose Trail?
Birding at Sabine National Wildlife Refuge - Blue Goose Trail is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Sabine National Wildlife Refuge - Blue Goose Trail?
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge - Blue Goose Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.