Sam Houston Jones State Park

Louisiana · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Sam Houston Jones State Park is a productive birding destination in Louisiana, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Killdeer, Neotropic Cormorant, and Great Egret 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

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

3/1/2026Lake Charles--Millennium Park1 observed

White-tailed Kite

Elanus leucurus

2/24/2026Ward Line X 397 (Helms Rd)2 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/20/2026Ragley well field survey1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

13/3/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

23/3/2026

Great Egret

13/3/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

13/3/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/3/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/3/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/3/2026

Common Grackle

603/3/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

43/3/2026

Mourning Dove

43/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

73/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/2/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Northern Flicker

13/2/2026

American Kestrel

13/2/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

13/2/2026

Blue Jay

33/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

23/2/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sam Houston Jones State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Sam Houston Jones State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Sam Houston Jones State Park?
Notable species at Sam Houston Jones State Park include Killdeer, Neotropic Cormorant, Great Egret, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Vermilion Flycatcher. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sam Houston Jones State Park?
Birding at Sam Houston Jones State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Sam Houston Jones State Park?
Sam Houston Jones State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.