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. Field trips visit such bird-friendly locales as Joyce Wildlife Management Area/Manchac Swamp, Big Branch (by night, even), Howze Beach/Madere Marsh, Bogue Chitto River Reserve, and Honey Island Swamp. There is also a social for some twittering of the human persuasion. northlakenature.org/birdfest for information and to register for events. Advance registration required.