The Great Louisiana BirdFest

Bird watchers—novices and experts alike—travel from all over to attend this premier birding event sponsored by Northlake Nature Center. Spring migration, when numerous migrant bird species pass through South Louisiana on their way from Mexico and South America, makes for ideal birdwatching conditions. The Fest will start at Joyce Wildlife Management Area/Manchac Swamp, then head into "Stinking Bayou" for more bird and alligator viewing. 6:30 am–noon. $50. Space is limited. Times and more info at northlakenature.org/birdfest.