Bird walks guided by experienced birders are held the first Saturday of each month at the Bluebonnet Swamp and Nature Center, located at 10503 North Oak Hills Parkway, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Click here for a map
No registration required. Bring your own binoculars. Meet in the parking lot at 7:00 am. $3 park admission fee.
Programs are held 6:30-8pm the second Thursday of each month (September through May) at the Bluebonnet Swamp education building (10533 Glenstone Place, Baton Rouge 70810) and via Zoom. The program recordings will be stored on our YouTube channel Check back here for month-specific info!
Title: Shorebird Conservation in Louisiana's Wetlands
Presenter: Karis Ritenour, Conservation Biologist with Manomet's Shorebird Habitat Management Division
Date: Thursday September 8
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM (Social at Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center at 6:30-7:00)
Description: Karis will give us an introduction to shorebirds that you are not likely to see on the shore. We'll be talking about the suite of shorebird species that rely on inland wetlands and farm fields as stopover sites along their migration path from the high Arctic to South America and back every year. These long-distance migrants are among the fastest declining bird species in the world, so we'll look at how Manomet, a nonprofit conservation organization, and our partners are working to research, protect, and conserve these species both here in Louisiana and throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Please note that we will again have a hybrid meeting. We will meet in person at the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center education building at 10533 N. Glenstone Place, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. [Reminder - this is NOT the main entrance to Bluebonnet Swamp; it's two streets south on the right.] The education building is located at the back of the loop drive and there is a large mural on the building.
You are welcome to join us from home for the Zoom session, but you must register in advance. Please email president@braudubon.org for the Zoom registration link.
Oct 13, 2022 - TBA
Nov 10, 2022 - Irving Louque with International Crane Foundation will speak about Whooping Cranes in Louisiana
Dec 8, 2022 - Holiday potluck dinner
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KidsWhoBird Club
The KidsWhoBird club is a club designed for kids aged 9-16 who are interested in learning about birds. Monthly meetings will be held in person and will correspond with Louisiana Bird Observatory banding & monitoring sessions at Bluebonnet Swamp, probably on Sunday mornings. Specific times and subjects will be sent via email
Kids may join by sending me a request telling me why they want to join. (If your kid is younger than 9 but really into birds, I may grant an exception). A handwritten request is preferable. Drawings are encouraged. Email to seejanebird@gmail.com. All new members will receive a packet of membership material.
You will be added to the mailing list and emailed information about each meeting directly.
LOCATION: Sunday morning once a month at Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center in Baton Rouge
Birding Basics @ Hilltop Arboretum
Dates and Time: Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, 10 2022 6:30 to 8:30pm
Location: Hilltop Arboretum in Baton Rouge. Class will be in the large meeting room where we can space out. Bird walks will be on weekends at various locations around Baton Rouge
Description: Birding skills for the beginning birder
Have you ever seen a bird and wondered "what in the world" is that?!? And then you try to look it up and just get frustrated... If so, this class is for you! The class is taught by Jane Patterson, current President and Education chair for Baton Rouge Audubon Society. This class will cover the basics needed to get into birdwatching. We'll talk about binoculars and field guides and how to choose and use them. We'll talk about how to bring birds to your yard where you can see them up close. And we'll talk about how to take your newfound skills into the field.
This class will consist of a series of 4 lectures with 4 field trips (weather permitting) on the weekend (either Saturday or Sunday) after the class. Please try to attend all 4 classes and field trips.
Cost: $50.00
Registration: : Please visit this link to register
Backyard Birdwatching - OLLI Fall 2022
Dates and Time: Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 2022 3- 4:30 pm
Location: Hilltop Arboretum in Baton Rouge. Class will be in the large meeting room where we can space out. This is lecture only.
Description: Backyard Birdwatching This class is designed for the beginner bird watcher. It will consist of 4 weekly sequential sessions. Please try to attend all 4 classes. The dates and times are listed above. This four week course will cover: attracting birds to your yard, using binoculars and field guides, identification of common birds, all about hummingbirds, and information about the birdwatching resources in Louisiana.
This class will consist of a series of 4 lectures.
Cost: See OLLI website (link below). Must be an active OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning member to attend)
Registration: : Please go to OLLI AT LSU to register. You'll find the class under the Lagniappe calendar once registration is open. Become an OLLI member today to register for classes.
Birding Basics in Tangipahoa Parish
Dates and Time: Sept 21, 28, Oct 5, 12. 8am to 11am
Location: PARD1 park on N. Hoover Rd. Ponchatoula. Class will be in the conference room in the office near the gym. Bird walks will be in the park.
Description: Birding skills for the beginning birder
Have you ever seen a bird and wondered "what in the world" is that?!? And then you try to look it up and just get frustrated... If so, this class is for you! The class is taught by Jane Patterson, current President and Education chair for Baton Rouge Audubon Society. This class will cover the basics needed to get into birdwatching. We'll talk about binoculars and field guides and how to choose and use them. We'll talk about how to bring birds to your yard where you can see them up close. And we'll talk about how to take your newfound skills into the field.
This class will consist of a series of 4 lectures with 4 field trips (weather permitting) on the same day as class. Please try to attend all 4 classes.
Cost: $25.00 (covers all 4 classes)
Registration: : Please visit this link to register