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Baton Rouge - Ben Hur Road (roadside birding ONLY – do not go into fields, do not pass the gate on Crossbred Ln., do not go into LSU Aquaculture)

Louisiana · Southeast

ModerateView on eBird
Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Baton Rouge - Ben Hur Road (roadside birding ONLY – do not go into fields, do not pass the gate on Crossbred Ln., do not go into LSU Aquaculture) is a productive birding destination in Louisiana, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, 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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Notable Species

Eurasian Collared-DoveMourning DoveGreat EgretGreat Blue HeronRed-tailed Hawk

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

3/6/2026Pikes Ln area1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

3/5/202670802, Baton Rouge US-LA 30.46067, -91.1921124 observed

Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

3/5/2026Private residence on Creekwood Dr, Baton Rouge US-LA1 observed

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Selasphorus platycercus

3/5/2026My House1 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

3/3/2026North Park1 observed

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

3/2/2026744 Dubois Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US (30.397, -91.151)1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

2/28/2026Baton Rouge--Capitol Lake & Arsenal Park2 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

2/28/2026Thompson Yard1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

2/27/2026Baton Rouge--Mississippi River levee at downtown1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

2/27/2026North Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

22/22/2026

Mourning Dove

22/22/2026

Great Egret

62/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

12/22/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/22/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

12/22/2026

European Starling

252/22/2026

Northern Mockingbird

22/22/2026

American Goldfinch

102/22/2026

Vesper Sparrow

22/22/2026

Savannah Sparrow

452/22/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

42/22/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

152/22/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

102/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking
Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

12 min read

Spring Birding in New York City: The Complete Urban Migration Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Baton Rouge - Ben Hur Road (roadside birding ONLY – do not go into fields, do not pass the gate on Crossbred Ln., do not go into LSU Aquaculture) for birding?▼
The best months to visit Baton Rouge - Ben Hur Road (roadside birding ONLY – do not go into fields, do not pass the gate on Crossbred Ln., do not go into LSU Aquaculture) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Baton Rouge - Ben Hur Road (roadside birding ONLY – do not go into fields, do not pass the gate on Crossbred Ln., do not go into LSU Aquaculture)?▼
Notable species at Baton Rouge - Ben Hur Road (roadside birding ONLY – do not go into fields, do not pass the gate on Crossbred Ln., do not go into LSU Aquaculture) include Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, Great Egret, Great Blue Heron, Red-tailed Hawk. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Baton Rouge - Ben Hur Road (roadside birding ONLY – do not go into fields, do not pass the gate on Crossbred Ln., do not go into LSU Aquaculture)?▼
Birding at Baton Rouge - Ben Hur Road (roadside birding ONLY – do not go into fields, do not pass the gate on Crossbred Ln., do not go into LSU Aquaculture) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Baton Rouge - Ben Hur Road (roadside birding ONLY – do not go into fields, do not pass the gate on Crossbred Ln., do not go into LSU Aquaculture)?▼
Baton Rouge - Ben Hur Road (roadside birding ONLY – do not go into fields, do not pass the gate on Crossbred Ln., do not go into LSU Aquaculture) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.