Willow Island
Louisiana · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
About This Location
Willow Island is a productive birding destination in Louisiana, with 314 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, White Ibis, 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Cinnamon Teal
Spatula cyanoptera
Harris's Hawk
Parabuteo unicinctus
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Merlin (Taiga)
Falco columbarius
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Pyrrhuloxia
Cardinalis sinuatus
Fork-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus savana
Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Empidonax difficilis
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eurasian Collared-Dove
White Ibis
Great Egret
Northern Flicker
Loggerhead Shrike
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
White-crowned Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Boat-tailed Grackle
Great-tailed Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
White-winged Dove
American Kestrel
Eastern Meadowlark
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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