Louisiana's Ducks and Geese: Conservation and Natural History Louisiana supports up to 40% of the nation's waterfowl in the winter. On January 26, 2012, Dr. Frank Rohwer of the School of Renewable Resources at LSU will cover some of the cool ways that waterfowl are fundamentally different than most songbirds, and then discuss population biology and management. << Click here to find out more >>

Conserving Birds in a Changing Landscape On February 16, 2012, presenter Luke Powell will discuss the issues of deforestation and climate change that are changing the Amazon Rainforest at a frightening pace. How is this affecting tropical birds? **Click here for more info**

Bluebonnet Bird Banding Project Monitoring our local bird community and preparing the next generation of conservation advocates

Do you love hummingbirds? Can't remember the formula for hummingbird nectar? Want to learn which plants are great for attracting hummingbirds? Want some advice on when to take your feeders down? *Click here to learn more*

Where to bird around Baton Rouge Need some ideas about where to go birding in the Baton Rouge area? Click here for information about some "hotspots" all within an hour or two from Baton Rouge.

The Barred Owl Our quarterly newsletter features some great stories and information from the Baton Rouge birding world. Check out the latest issue now!

Kids Who Bird Learn more about the club for kids ages 9-16 who are interested in learning about birds, or who want to share what they already know and go birding with other kids!

Birding Basics Class This 4-part introduction to birding (or bird-watching) class will be held on Feb 6, 13, 27, and March 5, with several field trips on the following weekends.

 
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About BRAS

The Baton Rouge Audubon Society (BRAS) is a local volunteer chapter of the National Audubon Society.

We are dedicated to protecting the unique biological treasures of Louisiana, with special concern for birds, wildlife and their habitats.

We contribute to our community by offering opportunities to learn about and appreciate the rich natural environment of our home state.

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Birding Info

Conservation - Details about what you can do about Louisiana's biggest conservation issue, coastal erosion.

Sanctuary - If you've been wondering where to go to see our Louisiana birds in action, this is the right place.

Education - Want to learn more about birds and birding? Check here for classes, field trips, seminars and more.

Kids Who Bird - A club for kids ages 9-16 who are interested in learning about birds, or who want to share what they already know and go birding with other kids!