Before we left Grand Isle, we visited Lafitte Woods Preserve, which is apparently a fairly well-kept secret, except to birders who gather in large numbers on the second and third weekends in April to see the arrival of many species of birds.
This site encompasses the best remaining tracts of live oak and hackberry forest on the barrier island. Well-known to birders as one of the most important migratory songbird stopover sites in coastal Louisiana, this preserve features several walking trails, including a migratory bird trail with kiosks and a 300-foot-long elevated boardwalk that overlooks 22 acres of salt marsh tidal ponds. The boardwalk was built with help from the Port Commission, Entergy, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. There are also hummingbird and butterfly gardens that are a must-see for visitors.
The trail
The boardwalk
The trees
We heard birds, but we did not see any.
This looks very green and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThick foliage where the birdies can be heard and not seen is pretty much what they like, I think.
The preserve is a lovely, peaceful place, with only the sounds of the birds to break the silence.
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