Sankofa Wetland Park
Louisiana · Southeast
Easy
October-April
About This Location
Sankofa Wetland Park is a productive birding destination in Louisiana, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and urban park habitat attracts Common Gallinule, Limpkin, and Anhinga 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
Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Brown-crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus tyrannulus
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Gallinule
Limpkin
Anhinga
White Ibis
Little Blue Heron
Snowy Egret
Western Cattle-Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-shouldered Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Red-winged Blackbird
Boat-tailed Grackle
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Graylag Goose
Canada Goose
Greater Yellowlegs
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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