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Birding Near New Orleans, LA

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Louisiana · United States

30

Locations

73+

Species

6

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near New Orleans

Urban Park birding habitat

Louisiana

3.7 mi away

Easy

City Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Louisiana with 264 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Louisiana

3.9 mi away

Easy

Audubon Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Louisiana with 228 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Louisiana

4.6 mi away

Easy

Sankofa Wetland Park

Wetland birding hotspot in Louisiana with 216 recorded species.

WetlandUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Louisiana

11.9 mi away

Easy

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Pres - Barataria Preserve (roads and trails)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Louisiana with 229 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Louisiana

13.4 mi away

Moderate

Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge - Recovery One Road (Highway 90 to GIWW levee)

Wetland birding hotspot in Louisiana with 264 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Louisiana

17.1 mi away

Moderate

Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Louisiana with 278 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Louisiana

17.3 mi away

Moderate

Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge - lake levee east (I-10 to old bike path)

Lake birding hotspot in Louisiana with 253 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Louisiana

17.7 mi away

Moderate

Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge - South Point (flight monitoring only)

Wetland birding hotspot in Louisiana with 274 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Louisiana

20.3 mi away

Moderate

West Ravenna Road

Forest birding hotspot in Louisiana with 226 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Louisiana

21.7 mi away

Moderate

Bonnet Carre Spillway

Forest birding hotspot in Louisiana with 269 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Louisiana

23.7 mi away

Moderate

Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge - Lake Road

Wetland birding hotspot in Louisiana with 252 recorded species.

WetlandLakeSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Louisiana

24.1 mi away

Moderate

Lake Pontchartrain - Carr and Lakeview drives (North Shore)

Coastal birding hotspot in Louisiana with 201 recorded species.

CoastalLakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Louisiana

24.5 mi away

Moderate

Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Louisiana with 235 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Louisiana

24.5 mi away

Moderate

Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge - Boy Scout Road

Wetland birding hotspot in Louisiana with 228 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Louisiana

25.4 mi away

Moderate

Howze Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Louisiana with 227 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Louisiana

27.0 mi away

Moderate

Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge - Fritchie Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Louisiana with 211 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Louisiana

27.4 mi away

Easy

Fontainebleau State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Louisiana with 261 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Louisiana

28.2 mi away

Moderate

Mandeville Lakefront

Forest birding hotspot in Louisiana with 228 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Louisiana

30.4 mi away

Moderate

TNC White Kitchen Preserve

Forest birding hotspot in Louisiana with 231 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Louisiana

30.5 mi away

Moderate

Madisonville - Tchefuncte River Mouth and Environs

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Louisiana with 239 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Louisiana

32.3 mi away

Challenging

Guste Island Road (Port Louis)

Coastal birding hotspot in Louisiana with 230 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Louisiana

35.0 mi away

Moderate

Diamond

Forest birding hotspot in Louisiana with 227 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Louisiana

37.5 mi away

Moderate

Joyce Wildlife Management Area

Wetland birding hotspot in Louisiana with 208 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Louisiana

38.0 mi away

Challenging

Pearl River Wildlife Management Area - Honey Island Swamp

Wetland birding hotspot in Louisiana with 219 recorded species.

WetlandCoastalRiver/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Mississippi

39.4 mi away

Moderate

Ansley

Forest birding hotspot in Mississippi with 254 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Louisiana

40.0 mi away

Moderate

Lake Ramsay Savannah Wildlife Management Area

Lake birding hotspot in Louisiana with 201 recorded species.

LakeWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Louisiana

42.8 mi away

Moderate

Pointe-Aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area (Terrebonne Parish)

Wetland birding hotspot in Louisiana with 217 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Mississippi

45.4 mi away

Easy

Buccaneer State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Mississippi with 226 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Louisiana

48.4 mi away

Easy

Grand Isle - Grand Isle State Park (East)

Forest birding hotspot in Louisiana with 269 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Louisiana

49.8 mi away

Moderate

Grand Isle - woods - Lafitte Woods Preserve - Landry-LeBlanc Tract

Forest birding hotspot in Louisiana with 265 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall

Top Species Near New Orleans

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Ring-necked DuckBuffleheadRock PigeonAmerican CootLaughing GullBlack-bellied Whistling-DuckNorthern ShovelerGadwallMallardDouble-crested CormorantCommon GallinuleLimpkinAnhingaWhite IbisLittle Blue HeronAmerican RobinNorthern CardinalBlue JayRed-tailed HawkWhite-breasted NuthatchWhite-winged DoveSnowy EgretGreen HeronGreat EgretRed-winged Blackbird+48 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland22 locations
Forest10 locations
Urban Park4 locations
Lake4 locations
Coastal4 locations
River/Riparian2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near New Orleans, LA?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of New Orleans include City Park, Audubon Park, Sankofa Wetland Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Pres - Barataria Preserve (roads and trails), Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge - Recovery One Road (Highway 90 to GIWW levee). These spots offer urban park, wetland, lake habitats.
What birds can I see near New Orleans?▼
Birders near New Orleans can spot species including Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead, Rock Pigeon, American Coot, Laughing Gull, Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near New Orleans?▼
The best seasons for birding near New Orleans are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near New Orleans?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of New Orleans, LA, ranging from 3.7 to 49.8 miles from the city center.

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