Baton Rouge - University Lakes
Louisiana · Southeast
About This Location
Baton Rouge - University Lakes is a productive birding destination in Louisiana, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Purple Martin, Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, and Muscovy Duck 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Purple Martin
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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