Best Bird Watching Seasons in Southwest Louisiana Revealed

🐊 KNGT 🐊 | Louisiana — If you’ve lived around Southwest Louisiana your whole life like I have, you already know this place is packed with wildlife. Gators, fish, ducks, all that good stuff. But one thing folks don’t always think about is bird watching. And believe it or not, this area is one of the best spots in the country to see birds.

I didnt know this but, you can see birds throughout the year in Southwest Louisiana. But, fall, winter, and spring are the best times for birdwatching. During that time, a large number of birds migrate through our area.

Southwest Louisiana is situated directly between the Mississippi Flyway and the Central Flyway. What does that mean? It means most of the Birds fly right through our backyard.

What You Need to Go Birding

The good news is bird watching doesn’t take a lot of fancy gear. You can get started pretty easy.

Binoculars

You can spot birds with your eyes, but binoculars really bring them to life. You don’t have to spend a fortune, but try not to buy the cheapest pair either. Clear lenses make a big difference.

Field Guide

If you’re just getting started, a small bird guide helps a lot. It lets you match pictures with the birds you see.

Notebook or Journal

Some folks like writing down what birds they saw and where they found them.

Camera or Smartphone

A camera helps you grab photos of the cool birds you find. These days, most phones take pretty solid pictures too.

Clothes and Shoes

Wear comfortable shoes and something light. A hat helps keep the sun out your eyes. And earth tone colors work best. Bright colors and black tend to attract mosquitoes.

Sunscreen and Bug Spray

Trust me on this one. You’re gonna want both.

Water and Snacks

A lot of birding spots are out in what we call Louisiana’s Outback. Not many stores around, so bring what you need.

Great Birding Spots in Southwest Louisiana

If you want to give bird watching a try, we’ve got some incredible spots around here.

Peveto Woods Sanctuary

182 Gulf View Rd.

Cameron, LA 70631

Wetland Walkway

LA-27

Cameron, LA 70631

Pintail Wildlife Drive

Cameron Prairie NWR

Pintail Drive

Bell City, LA 70630

Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge

5476 Grand Chenier Hwy

Grand Chenier, LA 70643

These places are known all over the country by serious bird watchers.

And if you want to know exactly what birds you might see around here, we’ve got a Southwest Louisiana Birding Checklist you can check out right here. It’s a handy guide to the birds found in our area.

So next time you’re looking for something different to do outdoors, grab some binoculars and take a little drive south toward Cameron Parish.

You might be surprised what you see flying around out there.