Date: 2/21/26 4:16 pm From: Erik Johnson via groups.io <cassowary43...> Subject: [labird] Nest observations and color-band resighting
Hello LAbirders,
On behalf of the "Urban Native Greens" partnership between Audubon Delta, LSU, BTNEP, and Purple Martin Conservation Initiative, I am calling on birders to help track nests of Carolina Wrens, Carolina Chickadees, Prothonotary Warblers, and Purple Martins. The study is interested in exploring relationships among urbanization patterns, extent of native versus non-native plants, insect diversity, and nesting bird outcomes.
We are particularly interested in getting nesting data from predator-guarded structures (e.g., nest boxes), but also welcome data from more "natural" nesting sites. Nest observations can be submitted to our data entry portal in FieldScope here: https://urbannativegreenshome.fieldscope.org/
Key points: 1) Register a nest site into FieldScope only once. 2) Visit nests no more than twice a week and minimize the amount of time you spend at the nest. 3) Carefully note the number of eggs, nestlings, and number of young that fledge.
In addition, a number of public access study sites have color-banded individuals of these four species (associated with nest box monitoring conducted by the team and/or volunteers), and we welcome reports of resighted birds. Carefully note which colors you see, and which leg(s) the bands are on. For example: "red over black on left, silver on right." Sites include Palmetto Island State Park, Bluebonnet Swamp, Blackwater Swamp, Moncus Park (primarily Purple Martins), Amite River Audubon Sanctuary, Acadiana Park Nature Station, Cypress Island Preserve (Lake Martin), Burbank Park, and Frenchtown Conservation Area.
I often think of Valentine's Day as when our local non-migratory breeders start getting into breeding mode, and for sure singing in many of these species has ramped up. I've seen or seen reports of Carolina Wren, Carolina Chickadee, Brown Thrasher, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Eastern Bluebird nesting. If you have an interest in putting out nest boxes, now is the time to do it!
Erik Johnson Sunset, LA cassowary43 at gmail dot com erikjohnson at agcenter dot lsu dot edu
Date: 2/21/26 10:45 am From: Jennifer Outlaw Coulson via groups.io <jenniferocoulson...> Subject: [labird] David Muth's Fifty Years of Louisiana Bird Life - Tuesday in New Orleans
Dear LABIRD,
Orleans Audubon Society's monthly programs are free and open to the public.
Please share this announcement with anyone who might be interested:
*Fifty Years of Change in Louisiana’s Bird life*
*Speaker: David Muth*
*Tuesday, February 24, 2026*
*6:30 p.m. social, 7:00 p.m. program*
*Community Church Unitarian Universalist, 6690 Fleur de Lis (Lakeview)*
The last major book on Louisiana’s birds was published in 1974. In the 50+
years since, our state’s birdlife has undergone profound change. For one
thing, the list of species known from the state has grown by nearly 90
species, a pace that ensures that Louisiana will become one of the few
states with over 500 species on our list. But we have also witnessed
profound changes in bird populations. For our common migrants and residents
this has mostly been negative, part of a depressing national trend. But we
are also seeing explosions in populations of many species that were at a
low point 50 years ago, but that are rebounding from the effects of
pesticides and persecution. And we are also seeing southern species that
were rare or unknown now occupying the state, presumably as a result of a
warming planet and doubtless other factors not fully understood. A birder
whose time afield roughly overlaps that fifty years surveys the changes,
and relates a few birding stories in the process.
David Muth joined the National Wildlife Federation at the beginning of 2011
after working for the National Park Service at Jean Lafitte National
Historical Park and Preserve since 1980. At Jean Lafitte, he managed the
park’s natural and cultural resources, including the Barataria Preserve, a
wetland in the upper basin on the outskirts of New Orleans that Congress
set aside as a representative example of the delta ecosystem. A native of
New Orleans, David has had a lifelong love of the delta, including its
landscapes, history, culture, and wildlife. He is an avid birder and has
served as past President of the Louisiana Ornithological Society, an
officer of Orleans Audubon Society, an advisor to Woodlands Trail and Park,
and a regional editor covering Louisiana for North American Birds, a
journal covering bird sightings and distribution.
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Wendy Rihner will also hold a *NATIVE PLANT SALE* at the meeting on Tuesday!
Available for sale:
Clasping Coneflower
Mississippi Penstemon
Yellow Yarrow
=======================================================================
Jennifer Coulson
President
Orleans Audubon Society
Date: 2/19/26 8:39 pm From: mdpethke via groups.io <mdpethke...> Subject: [labird] LOS Pinola Conservancy Field Trip changes
IMPORTANT CHANGE TO PINOLA TOUR-THE FACILITY WILL BE OPEN FOR LIMITED HOURS, FROM 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and YOU MUST REGISTER BY 26 FEBRUARY!!
Pinola Conservancy - self-guided. 28 February from 1:00pm to 3:00 pm The Pinola Conservancy, at 10451 Ellerbe Road, will be open Saturday, February 28, to LOS members. Be aware that there is no signage identifying Pinola to the general public, just a nondescript mailbox with the address printed on it by the side of the road, so you may wish to take care as you navigate to the facility. There is no maximum number of participants, but you MUST register via email with Melissa Weaver no later than by 5:00pm, February 26 at <melissaweaverbird...>
Date: 2/19/26 6:52 pm From: John Dillon via groups.io <kisforkryptonite...> Subject: [labird] 2026 Spring LOS News!
Hot off the presses, ladies and gentlemen.
You get:
all the gory details about 2026 Spring Meeting including field trips, speakers, food, and lodging.
LOS Field Trip Series offerings.
President's Message.
Article on Louisiana's upcoming 500th bird species.
Article on how, when, and where to find rare birds.
Article on the contaminated Slidell heron.
LOS Research grant recipients.
New members and more!
Feedback appreciated!
Date: 2/17/26 7:58 am From: Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
Well now, I see that allaboutbirds.org cites a BBS-based estimate of global breeding population at 20 million TRSW, so 10 million sounds more plausibly a majority than I would have imagined!
PY
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Cc: Anne Gaiennie <annegaiennie...>; <Kcolley71...> <Kcolley71...>; LABIRD List <labird...>
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My reply was referring to TRSW- with some of the other seabirds visible on the screenshot, I am not sure, as seabirds can sometimes have a large slice of their global population nesting in a confined area- I would have to research.
PY
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Sorry for the late reply!
I do not have any kind of overall population estimate on hand for the species, but I would not think it was approaching a majority. Very numerous and widespread species.
PY
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Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 7:08 PM
To: <kisforkryptonite...> <kisforkryptonite...>; Peter H Yaukey <pyaukey...>
Cc: Anne Gaiennie <annegaiennie...>; <kcolley71...> <kcolley71...>; LABIRD List <labird...>
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Just wondering. With those numbers could the events comprise the majority of those species?
Thanks. Sandra
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From: "John Dillon via groups.io" <kisforkryptonite...>
Date: 2/9/26 6:23 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: <pyaukey...>
Cc: Anne Gaiennie <annegaiennie...>, <kcolley71...>, LABIRD List <labird...>
Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
I confess I already knew it. I’m a nerd for numbers. 10 million if I recall correctly? I once had an estimated million Tree Swallows in late March at Rockefeller with photos and videos. It was insane.
Date: 2/17/26 3:15 am From: Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
My reply was referring to TRSW- with some of the other seabirds visible on the screenshot, I am not sure, as seabirds can sometimes have a large slice of their global population nesting in a confined area- I would have to research.
PY
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Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 5:10 AM
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Cc: Anne Gaiennie <annegaiennie...>; <Kcolley71...> <Kcolley71...>; LABIRD List <labird...>
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Sorry for the late reply!
I do not have any kind of overall population estimate on hand for the species, but I would not think it was approaching a majority. Very numerous and widespread species.
PY
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Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 7:08 PM
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Just wondering. With those numbers could the events comprise the majority of those species?
Thanks. Sandra
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From: "John Dillon via groups.io" <kisforkryptonite...>
Date: 2/9/26 6:23 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: <pyaukey...>
Cc: Anne Gaiennie <annegaiennie...>, <kcolley71...>, LABIRD List <labird...>
Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
I confess I already knew it. I’m a nerd for numbers. 10 million if I recall correctly? I once had an estimated million Tree Swallows in late March at Rockefeller with photos and videos. It was insane.
JD
> On Feb 9, 2026, at 3:10 PM, Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey...> wrote:
>
> And the answer is...Tree Swallow.
>
> Good job Rob, John, Mac, Paul, and Annie for sleuthing it out.
>
> The list is by Van Remsen (w Paul Ehrlich!), and has no more details than "Southern Cameron Parish", so I cannot tell whether they could have been associated with a roost/tornado or just a migratory passage.
>
> And although this is the highest count of any species on any eBird list nationwide, I do recall (as Mac referenced) that there were multiple tens of millions of Redwings and likely Cowbirds and Starlings at that crazy roost in the Pine Prairie CBC circle during the winters in the 90s, which apparently have not yet been entered into eBird. There is a high count of BHCO that is currently #4 for any species nationwide (see screenshot below) that I believe is from that roost (see screenshot below).
>
> Van, if you see this and can recall the specifics of any of this, would enjoy to hear your comments.
>
> PY
>
> [cid:2347ee85-2a7b-4729-bbdc-aaf14b151e89]
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>
> ________________________________
> From: Anne Gaiennie <annegaiennie...>
> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 9:46 AM
> To: <Kcolley71...> <Kcolley71...>
> Cc: Peter H Yaukey <PYaukey...>; LABIRD List <labird...>
> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
>
>
> WARNING: This email originated outside of the University of New Orleans system. The sender of this email could not be validated and may not actually be the person in the “From” field. Do NOT click links or open attachments if the message seems suspicious in any way. Never provide your user ID or password.
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> those swallow tornadoes !
>
> On Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 7:11 AM Kevin Colley via groups.io<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups.io%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cpyaukey...>%7C2dcbb2b399734b87009d08de6e151ccd%7C31d4dbf540044469bfeedf294a9de150%7C0%7C0%7C639069234154867480%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LMILN5qscVtbhfNuEC1I3lRTpNiAEkdmNN7DA2ilJqA%3D&reserved=0<http://groups.io/>> <Kcolley71...><mailto:<gmail.com...>> wrote:
> What about Plegadis?
>
> If I get it right, do I win anything? 🙂
>
> Kevin Colley
> New Orleans
>> On Feb 8, 2026, at 10:26 AM, Rob Dobbs via groups.io<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups.io%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cpyaukey...>%7C2dcbb2b399734b87009d08de6e151ccd%7C31d4dbf540044469bfeedf294a9de150%7C0%7C0%7C639069234154912577%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GRg6dNKBWqxTD1D8DWe8p4HE%2B743hJ5u0mVI4U1BloE%3D&reserved=0<http://groups.io/>> <rcdobbs...><mailto:<gmail.com...>> wrote:
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>> I'm voting Tree Swallow, too.
>>
>>
>> Robert Dobbs
>> Lafayette, LA
>>
>>> On Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 13:54 Peter H Yaukey via groups.io<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups.io%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cpyaukey...>%7C2dcbb2b399734b87009d08de6e151ccd%7C31d4dbf540044469bfeedf294a9de150%7C0%7C0%7C639069234154937212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NcIwcwHqNa4syUffMpHqDwR6i1GMMSEE6l6fr5vBDek%3D&reserved=0<http://groups.io/>> <pyaukey=
>>> <uno.edu...><mailto:<uno.edu...>> wrote:
>>>
>>> LaBirders:
>>>
>>> I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird
>>> species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made
>>> in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
>>>
>>> This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?
>>>
>>> Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct
>>> answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so
>>> everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer.
>>> Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.
>>>
>>> Peter Yaukey
>>>
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>>> telephone numbers listed above. Thank you!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Date: 2/17/26 3:10 am From: Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
Sorry for the late reply!
I do not have any kind of overall population estimate on hand for the species, but I would not think it was approaching a majority. Very numerous and widespread species.
PY
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From: sandabar10 <sandabar10...>
Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 7:08 PM
To: <kisforkryptonite...> <kisforkryptonite...>; Peter H Yaukey <pyaukey...>
Cc: Anne Gaiennie <annegaiennie...>; <kcolley71...> <kcolley71...>; LABIRD List <labird...>
Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
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Just wondering. With those numbers could the events comprise the majority of those species?
Thanks. Sandra
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From: "John Dillon via groups.io" <kisforkryptonite...>
Date: 2/9/26 6:23 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: <pyaukey...>
Cc: Anne Gaiennie <annegaiennie...>, <kcolley71...>, LABIRD List <labird...>
Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
I confess I already knew it. I’m a nerd for numbers. 10 million if I recall correctly? I once had an estimated million Tree Swallows in late March at Rockefeller with photos and videos. It was insane.
JD
> On Feb 9, 2026, at 3:10 PM, Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey...> wrote:
>
> And the answer is...Tree Swallow.
>
> Good job Rob, John, Mac, Paul, and Annie for sleuthing it out.
>
> The list is by Van Remsen (w Paul Ehrlich!), and has no more details than "Southern Cameron Parish", so I cannot tell whether they could have been associated with a roost/tornado or just a migratory passage.
>
> And although this is the highest count of any species on any eBird list nationwide, I do recall (as Mac referenced) that there were multiple tens of millions of Redwings and likely Cowbirds and Starlings at that crazy roost in the Pine Prairie CBC circle during the winters in the 90s, which apparently have not yet been entered into eBird. There is a high count of BHCO that is currently #4 for any species nationwide (see screenshot below) that I believe is from that roost (see screenshot below).
>
> Van, if you see this and can recall the specifics of any of this, would enjoy to hear your comments.
>
> PY
>
> [cid:2347ee85-2a7b-4729-bbdc-aaf14b151e89]
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Anne Gaiennie <annegaiennie...>
> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 9:46 AM
> To: <Kcolley71...> <Kcolley71...>
> Cc: Peter H Yaukey <PYaukey...>; LABIRD List <labird...>
> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
>
>
> WARNING: This email originated outside of the University of New Orleans system. The sender of this email could not be validated and may not actually be the person in the “From” field. Do NOT click links or open attachments if the message seems suspicious in any way. Never provide your user ID or password.
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> those swallow tornadoes !
>
> On Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 7:11 AM Kevin Colley via groups.io<http://groups.io/> <Kcolley71...><mailto:<gmail.com...>> wrote:
> What about Plegadis?
>
> If I get it right, do I win anything? 🙂
>
> Kevin Colley
> New Orleans
>> On Feb 8, 2026, at 10:26 AM, Rob Dobbs via groups.io<http://groups.io/> <rcdobbs...><mailto:<gmail.com...>> wrote:
>>
>> I'm voting Tree Swallow, too.
>>
>>
>> Robert Dobbs
>> Lafayette, LA
>>
>>> On Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 13:54 Peter H Yaukey via groups.io<http://groups.io/> <pyaukey=
>>> <uno.edu...><mailto:<uno.edu...>> wrote:
>>>
>>> LaBirders:
>>>
>>> I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird
>>> species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made
>>> in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
>>>
>>> This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?
>>>
>>> Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct
>>> answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so
>>> everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer.
>>> Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.
>>>
>>> Peter Yaukey
>>>
>>> NOTICE: This message, including all attachments transmitted with it, is
>>> intended solely for the use of the Addressee(s) and may contain information
>>> that is PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, and/or EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE under
>>> applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby
>>> notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the
>>> information contained herein is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this
>>> communication in error, please destroy all copies of the message, whether
>>> in electronic or hard copy format, as well as attachments and immediately
>>> contact the sender by replying to this email or contact the sender at the
>>> telephone numbers listed above. Thank you!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Date: 2/11/26 3:36 pm From: Jane Patterson via groups.io <seejanebird...> Subject: [labird] Ever see a snake while you're birding?
Hello BR Audubon members and friends!
Have you ever encountered a snake while birding? Chances are you have, and it may make you a little nervous, especially if you have a hard time telling a venomous vs a non-venomous species.
Come join us at the BRAS February program as we welcome Kevin and Rachel Hood with LA Snake ID will help us learn about the snakes we can expect in our area. They will also dispel some myths and help us learn how to distinguish between the venomous and non-venomous species we might encounter. They will also be bringing live snakes for you to see and hold, if you wish! Bring the kids and grandkids and nieces and nephews. This is one for the whole family!
Feb 25, 2026 at the Main Goodwood library, Baton Rouge, room 101. Refreshments will be served from 6:30 - 7pm and the program will start at 7. The Hoods will be bringing merchandise to sell that benefits their snake conservation efforts, so keep that in mind!
Just wondering. With those numbers could the events comprise the majority of those species?Thanks. Sandra -------- Original message --------From: "John Dillon via groups.io" <kisforkryptonite...> Date: 2/9/26 6:23 PM (GMT-06:00) To: <pyaukey...> Cc: Anne Gaiennie <annegaiennie...>, <kcolley71...>, LABIRD List <labird...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question I confess I already knew it. I’m a nerd for numbers. 10 million if I recall correctly? I once had an estimated million Tree Swallows in late March at Rockefeller with photos and videos. It was insane. JD> On Feb 9, 2026, at 3:10 PM, Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey...> wrote:> > And the answer is...Tree Swallow.> > Good job Rob, John, Mac, Paul, and Annie for sleuthing it out.> > The list is by Van Remsen (w Paul Ehrlich!), and has no more details than "Southern Cameron Parish", so I cannot tell whether they could have been associated with a roost/tornado or just a migratory passage.> > And although this is the highest count of any species on any eBird list nationwide, I do recall (as Mac referenced) that there were multiple tens of millions of Redwings and likely Cowbirds and Starlings at that crazy roost in the Pine Prairie CBC circle during the winters in the 90s, which apparently have not yet been entered into eBird. There is a high count of BHCO that is currently #4 for any species nationwide (see screenshot below) that I believe is from that roost (see screenshot below).> > Van, if you see this and can recall the specifics of any of this, would enjoy to hear your comments.> > PY> > [cid:2347ee85-2a7b-4729-bbdc-aaf14b151e89]> > > > ________________________________> From: Anne Gaiennie <annegaiennie...>> Sent: Monday, February 9, 2026 9:46 AM> To: <Kcolley71...> <Kcolley71...>> Cc: Peter H Yaukey <PYaukey...>; LABIRD List <labird...>> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question> > > WARNING: This email originated outside of the University of New Orleans system. The sender of this email could not be validated and may not actually be the person in the “From” field. Do NOT click links or open attachments if the message seems suspicious in any way. Never provide your user ID or password.> > > those swallow tornadoes !> > On Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 7:11 AM Kevin Colley via groups.io<http://groups.io/> <Kcolley71...><mailto:<gmail.com...>> wrote:> What about Plegadis?> > If I get it right, do I win anything? 🙂> > Kevin Colley> New Orleans>> On Feb 8, 2026, at 10:26 AM, Rob Dobbs via groups.io<http://groups.io/> <rcdobbs...><mailto:<gmail.com...>> wrote:>> >> I'm voting Tree Swallow, too.>> >> >> Robert Dobbs>> Lafayette, LA>> >>> On Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 13:54 Peter H Yaukey via groups.io<http://groups.io/> <pyaukey=>>> <uno.edu...><mailto:<uno.edu...>> wrote:>>> >>> LaBirders:>>> >>> I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird>>> species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made>>> in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.>>> >>> This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?>>> >>> Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct>>> answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so>>> everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer.>>> Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.>>> >>> Peter Yaukey>>> >>> NOTICE: This message, including all attachments transmitted with it, is>>> intended solely for the use of the Addressee(s) and may contain information>>> that is PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, and/or EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE under>>> applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby>>> notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the>>> information contained herein is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this>>> communication in error, please destroy all copies of the message, whether>>> in electronic or hard copy format, as well as attachments and immediately>>> contact the sender by replying to this email or contact the sender at the>>> telephone numbers listed above. Thank you!>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > NOTICE: This message, including all attachments transmitted with it, is intended solely for the use of the Addressee(s) and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, and/or EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this communication in error, please destroy all copies of the message, whether in electronic or hard copy format, as well as attachments and immediately contact the sender by replying to this email or contact the sender at the telephone numbers listed above. Thank you!> > > > > > <image.png>
Date: 2/9/26 4:23 pm From: John Dillon via groups.io <kisforkryptonite...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
I confess I already knew it. I’m a nerd for numbers. 10 million if I recall correctly? I once had an estimated million Tree Swallows in late March at Rockefeller with photos and videos. It was insane.
JD
> On Feb 9, 2026, at 3:10 PM, Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey...> wrote:
>
> And the answer is...Tree Swallow.
>
> Good job Rob, John, Mac, Paul, and Annie for sleuthing it out.
>
> The list is by Van Remsen (w Paul Ehrlich!), and has no more details than "Southern Cameron Parish", so I cannot tell whether they could have been associated with a roost/tornado or just a migratory passage.
>
> And although this is the highest count of any species on any eBird list nationwide, I do recall (as Mac referenced) that there were multiple tens of millions of Redwings and likely Cowbirds and Starlings at that crazy roost in the Pine Prairie CBC circle during the winters in the 90s, which apparently have not yet been entered into eBird. There is a high count of BHCO that is currently #4 for any species nationwide (see screenshot below) that I believe is from that roost (see screenshot below).
>
> Van, if you see this and can recall the specifics of any of this, would enjoy to hear your comments.
>
> PY
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> those swallow tornadoes !
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> On Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 7:11 AM Kevin Colley via groups.io<http://groups.io/> <Kcolley71...><mailto:<gmail.com...>> wrote:
> What about Plegadis?
>
> If I get it right, do I win anything? 🙂
>
> Kevin Colley
> New Orleans
>> On Feb 8, 2026, at 10:26 AM, Rob Dobbs via groups.io<http://groups.io/> <rcdobbs...><mailto:<gmail.com...>> wrote:
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>> I'm voting Tree Swallow, too.
>>
>>
>> Robert Dobbs
>> Lafayette, LA
>>
>>> On Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 13:54 Peter H Yaukey via groups.io<http://groups.io/> <pyaukey=
>>> <uno.edu...><mailto:<uno.edu...>> wrote:
>>>
>>> LaBirders:
>>>
>>> I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird
>>> species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made
>>> in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
>>>
>>> This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?
>>>
>>> Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct
>>> answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so
>>> everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer.
>>> Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.
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Date: 2/9/26 1:10 pm From: Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
And the answer is...Tree Swallow.
Good job Rob, John, Mac, Paul, and Annie for sleuthing it out.
The list is by Van Remsen (w Paul Ehrlich!), and has no more details than "Southern Cameron Parish", so I cannot tell whether they could have been associated with a roost/tornado or just a migratory passage.
And although this is the highest count of any species on any eBird list nationwide, I do recall (as Mac referenced) that there were multiple tens of millions of Redwings and likely Cowbirds and Starlings at that crazy roost in the Pine Prairie CBC circle during the winters in the 90s, which apparently have not yet been entered into eBird. There is a high count of BHCO that is currently #4 for any species nationwide (see screenshot below) that I believe is from that roost (see screenshot below).
Van, if you see this and can recall the specifics of any of this, would enjoy to hear your comments.
PY
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> On Feb 8, 2026, at 10:26 AM, Rob Dobbs via groups.io<http://groups.io/> <rcdobbs...><mailto:<gmail.com...>> wrote:
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> I'm voting Tree Swallow, too.
>
>
> Robert Dobbs
> Lafayette, LA
>
>> On Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 13:54 Peter H Yaukey via groups.io<http://groups.io/> <pyaukey=
>> <uno.edu...><mailto:<uno.edu...>> wrote:
>>
>> LaBirders:
>>
>> I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird
>> species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made
>> in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
>>
>> This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?
>>
>> Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct
>> answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so
>> everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer.
>> Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.
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Date: 2/9/26 7:47 am From: Anne Gaiennie via groups.io <annegaiennie...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
those swallow tornadoes !
On Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 7:11 AM Kevin Colley via groups.io <Kcolley71=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> What about Plegadis?
>
> If I get it right, do I win anything? 🙂
>
> Kevin Colley
> New Orleans
> > On Feb 8, 2026, at 10:26 AM, Rob Dobbs via groups.io <rcdobbs=
> <gmail.com...> wrote:
> >
> > I'm voting Tree Swallow, too.
> >
> >
> > Robert Dobbs
> > Lafayette, LA
> >
> >> On Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 13:54 Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey=
> >> <uno.edu...> wrote:
> >>
> >> LaBirders:
> >>
> >> I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird
> >> species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list
> made
> >> in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
> >>
> >> This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?
> >>
> >> Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct
> >> answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All
> so
> >> everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer.
> >> Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.
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Date: 2/9/26 5:11 am From: Kevin Colley via groups.io <Kcolley71...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
What about Plegadis?
If I get it right, do I win anything? 🙂
Kevin Colley
New Orleans
> On Feb 8, 2026, at 10:26 AM, Rob Dobbs via groups.io <rcdobbs...> wrote:
>
> I'm voting Tree Swallow, too.
>
>
> Robert Dobbs
> Lafayette, LA
>
>> On Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 13:54 Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey=
>> <uno.edu...> wrote:
>>
>> LaBirders:
>>
>> I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird
>> species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made
>> in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
>>
>> This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?
>>
>> Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct
>> answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so
>> everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer.
>> Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.
>>
>> Peter Yaukey
>>
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Date: 2/8/26 12:52 pm From: Toddy Guidry via groups.io <guidrys...> Subject: Re: [labird] Tropical Parula, Intracoastal City
If anyone wants to trek down to ICY, the bird is still there, I had great looks at it this afternoon.
Toddy Guidry
FYI it was on the south side of Pintail, in a brushy overgrown lot.
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Sent: Friday, February 6, 2026 2:17 PM
To: labird@groups io <labird...>
Subject: [labird] Tropical Parula, Intracoastal City
A male, in the woodlot on the north side of Pintal Ave, between Redfish Ave and Speckled Ave. This is just east of the public boat launch.
Be aware that most Tropical Parulas reported in LA end up showing some evidence of hybridization. I don't see anything suggestive of that in this bird, but have only looked at back-of-camera photos. Will try to post photos to eBird this evening.
Date: 2/8/26 8:26 am From: Rob Dobbs via groups.io <rcdobbs...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
I'm voting Tree Swallow, too.
Robert Dobbs Lafayette, LA
On Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 13:54 Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey= <uno.edu...> wrote:
> LaBirders: > > I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird > species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made > in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988. > > This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species? > > Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct > answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so > everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer. > Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden. > > Peter Yaukey > > NOTICE: This message, including all attachments transmitted with it, is > intended solely for the use of the Addressee(s) and may contain information > that is PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, and/or EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE under > applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby > notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the > information contained herein is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this > communication in error, please destroy all copies of the message, whether > in electronic or hard copy format, as well as attachments and immediately > contact the sender by replying to this email or contact the sender at the > telephone numbers listed above. Thank you! > > > > > >
Date: 2/8/26 4:07 am From: Seth Nehrbass via groups.io <snehrbass...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
------------------------------ *From:* <labird...> <labird...> on behalf of Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey...> *Sent:* Saturday, February 7, 2026 1:54:28 PM *To:* LABIRD List <labird...> *Subject:* [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
LaBirders:
I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?
Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer. Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.
Peter Yaukey
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Red-winged blackbird
As a child and a young teen (born in 1960) we would drive from Lafayette to Pecan Island (in Vermilion Parish, next to Cameron Parish) and see flocks of (seemingly) millions of blackbirds stretching for (seemingly) miles. I now presume that these were mostly red-winged blackbirds. I don't recall trying to count them at the time. I don't know whether such large flocks still exist. I don't recall ever seeing as many birds of any other species in one flock. Thus, I didn't just copy an earlier answer which I saw when I was scrolling down to respond to the original message.
Thanks,
Seth
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Date: 2/7/26 11:53 pm From: John Dillon via groups.io <kisforkryptonite...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
Tree Swallow.
JD
> On Feb 7, 2026, at 2:06 PM, Daniel Patterson via groups.io <dpat05...> wrote:
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> Red-winged Blackbird
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>> On 7 Feb 2026, at 11:54 AM, Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey...> wrote:
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>> LaBirders:
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>> I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
>>
>> This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?
>>
>> Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer. Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.
>>
>> Peter Yaukey
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Date: 2/7/26 9:44 pm From: Paul Conover via groups.io <zoiseaux...> Subject: Re: [labird] 30 May pelagic news
Labird,
Van has updated that the number of pelagic seats is down to 4.
Late May is always a promising time, with the thought that
northern-nesting migrants like Arctic Tern, the two pelagic phalaropes,
the jaegers, and Sabine's Gulls might be possible, but it might also be
a good opportunity to get a different look at migrants from the east:
Cory's/Scopoli's shearwaters. Reading Flood's excellent ID analyses on
the pair and looking at photos of Louisiana birds in eBird, it seems to
me that the overwhelming majority of our fall birds are Scopoli's, so
maybe spring could offer a better chance for Cory's. I'm wondering how
many Cory's we actually get here, though. While some specimens
apparently indicate Cory's, I didn't see any Louisiana photos that seem
to clearly be Cory's, and Cory's will be more difficult to ID given the
fast, distant looks we often get of these shearwaters. Many Scopoli's
are said to show as little pale at the base of the primaries as
Cory's--including an appreciable percentage of Scopoli's with solidly
dark primaries--so in terms of plumage, the Scopoli's with a good amount
of white in the outer primaries will be the easier and safer of the two
species to call. The overlap in bulk and bill size mostly seems to occur
on the Cory's end of the spectrum as well, so obviously daintier
Scopoli's will be the most distinctive. Cory's will take some work. It
will be interesting to try to sort the birds out in light of the
evolving ID picture. Let's hope some show up and pose well in May. Only
4 seats left!
Paul Conover
Lafayette
On 2/7/26 6:41 PM, Paul Conover via groups.io wrote:
> This from Van:
>
> "I have 6 spots left on an all-day pelagic trip out of Venice on
> Saturday 30 May. Cost ca. $200, or $190 if we can fill the boat.
> Contact me directly if interested or need more details.”
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Date: 2/7/26 9:12 pm From: Paul Conover via groups.io <zoiseaux...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
Tree Swallow seems likely. There's often a huge roost SW of Gibbstown
Bridge and they stay pretty late.
On 2/7/26 10:22 PM, Mac Myers wrote:
> Well, the number would have to be in the tens of thousands or more
> likely hundreds of thousands. It's hard to imagine catbirds in such
> numbers. Lesser Scaup might be possible, but that does seem a little
> late in spring. Perhaps a swallow--TRSW or NRWS? If the count were
> from October, I'd certainly pick Northern Rough-winged Swallow. I
> remember several October days with almost unimaginable numbers of
> rough-wings streaming west throughout the day. I've not seen such
> numbers in spring, but....
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> On Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM Paul Conover via groups.io
> <http://groups.io> <zoiseaux...> wrote:
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> I recall some huge movements of Lesser Scaup, and some huge
> estimates,
> but April seems a bit late.
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> Paul Conover
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> Lafayette
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> On 2/7/26 1:54 PM, Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <http://groups.io> > wrote:
> > LaBirders:
> >
> > I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of
> any bird species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is
> from a list made in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
> >
> > This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the
> species?
> >
> > Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first
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Date: 2/7/26 8:48 pm From: Anne Gaiennie via groups.io <annegaiennie...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
redwing blackbird
On Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 10:22 PM Mac Myers via groups.io <budogmacm=
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> Well, the number would have to be in the tens of thousands or more likely
> hundreds of thousands. It's hard to imagine catbirds in such numbers.
> Lesser Scaup might be possible, but that does seem a little late in spring.
> Perhaps a swallow--TRSW or NRWS? If the count were from October, I'd
> certainly pick Northern Rough-winged Swallow. I remember several October
> days with almost unimaginable numbers of rough-wings streaming west
> throughout the day. I've not seen such numbers in spring, but....
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> > I recall some huge movements of Lesser Scaup, and some huge estimates,
> > but April seems a bit late.
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> > >
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> > species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list
> made
> > in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
> > >
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Date: 2/7/26 8:22 pm From: Mac Myers via groups.io <budogmacm...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
Well, the number would have to be in the tens of thousands or more likely
hundreds of thousands. It's hard to imagine catbirds in such numbers.
Lesser Scaup might be possible, but that does seem a little late in spring.
Perhaps a swallow--TRSW or NRWS? If the count were from October, I'd
certainly pick Northern Rough-winged Swallow. I remember several October
days with almost unimaginable numbers of rough-wings streaming west
throughout the day. I've not seen such numbers in spring, but....
On Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 7:19 PM Paul Conover via groups.io <zoiseaux=
<lusfiber.net...> wrote:
> I recall some huge movements of Lesser Scaup, and some huge estimates,
> but April seems a bit late.
>
> Paul Conover
>
> Lafayette
>
>
>
>
> On 2/7/26 1:54 PM, Peter H Yaukey via groups.io wrote:
> > LaBirders:
> >
> > I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird
> species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made
> in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
> >
> > This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?
> >
> > Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct
> answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so
> everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer.
> Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.
> >
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Date: 2/7/26 5:19 pm From: Paul Conover via groups.io <zoiseaux...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
I recall some huge movements of Lesser Scaup, and some huge estimates,
but April seems a bit late.
Paul Conover
Lafayette
On 2/7/26 1:54 PM, Peter H Yaukey via groups.io wrote:
> LaBirders:
>
> I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
>
> This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?
>
> Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer. Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.
>
> Peter Yaukey
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Date: 2/7/26 4:47 pm From: Erik Johnson via groups.io <cassowary43...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
I seem to recall a birder who was active in that era once comment about a
ridiculous day of Gray Catbirds. That's my guess.
Erik Johnson
On Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 5:04 PM Michael Cavanaugh via groups.io <michaelcav=
<aol.com...> wrote:
> Oops, April. Better retract my snow geese guess.
> Michael
> In a message dated 2/7/2026 3:04:43 PM Central Standard Time,
> <loxosceles928...> writes:
> No, just saw April….retracted! ———————James W. BeckEstelle, LA On Sat,
> Feb 7, 2026 at 15:03 James W. Beck via groups.io <loxosceles928=
> <gmail.com...> wrote: > Hmm…BHCO?>> ———————> James W. Beck>
> Estelle, LA>>> On Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 13:54 Peter H Yaukey via groups.io
> <pyaukey=> <uno.edu...> wrote:>> > LaBirders:> >> > I happened to
> notice just now that the single highest count of any bird> > species in the
> USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list> made> > in Cameron
> Parish on 4/20/1988.> >> > This prompts me to post this trivia question:
> what was the species?> >> > Rather than ending the competition when I
> receive the first correct> > answer, I will let folks keep posting their
> guesses (please Reply All so> > everyone can see). When these are
> accumulated, I will post the answer.> > Searching maxima for LA or USA in
> eBird is of course, forbidden.> >> > Peter Yaukey> >> > NOTICE: This
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Date: 2/7/26 4:41 pm From: Paul Conover via groups.io <zoiseaux...> Subject: [labird] 30 May pelagic news
This from Van:
"I have 6 spots left on an all-day pelagic trip out of Venice on Saturday 30 May. Cost ca. $200, or $190 if we can fill the boat. Contact me directly if interested or need more details.”
Date: 2/7/26 3:04 pm From: Michael Cavanaugh via groups.io <michaelcav...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
Oops, April. Better retract my snow geese guess.
Michael
In a message dated 2/7/2026 3:04:43 PM Central Standard Time, <loxosceles928...> writes:
No, just saw April….retracted! ———————James W. BeckEstelle, LA On Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 15:03 James W. Beck via groups.io <loxosceles928...> wrote: > Hmm…BHCO?>> ———————> James W. Beck> Estelle, LA>>> On Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 13:54 Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey=> <uno.edu...> wrote:>> > LaBirders:> >> > I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird> > species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list> made> > in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.> >> > This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?> >> > Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct> > answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so> > everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer.> > Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.> >> > Peter Yaukey> >> > NOTICE: This message, including all attachments transmitted with it, is> > intended solely for the use of the Addressee(s) and may contain> information> > that is PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, and/or EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE under> > applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby> > notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the> > information contained herein is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this> > communication in error, please destroy all copies of the message, whether> > in electronic or hard copy format, as well as attachments and immediately> > contact the sender by replying to this email or contact the sender at the> > telephone numbers listed above. Thank you!> >> >> >> >> >> >>>> >>>
Date: 2/7/26 1:04 pm From: James W. Beck via groups.io <loxosceles928...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
No, just saw April….retracted!
———————
James W. Beck
Estelle, LA
On Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 15:03 James W. Beck via groups.io <loxosceles928=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Hmm…BHCO?
>
> ———————
> James W. Beck
> Estelle, LA
>
>
> On Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 13:54 Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey=
> <uno.edu...> wrote:
>
> > LaBirders:
> >
> > I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird
> > species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list
> made
> > in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
> >
> > This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?
> >
> > Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct
> > answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so
> > everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer.
> > Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.
> >
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Date: 2/7/26 1:03 pm From: James W. Beck via groups.io <loxosceles928...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
Hmm…BHCO?
———————
James W. Beck
Estelle, LA
On Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 13:54 Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey=
<uno.edu...> wrote:
> LaBirders:
>
> I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird
> species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made
> in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
>
> This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?
>
> Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct
> answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so
> everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer.
> Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.
>
> Peter Yaukey
>
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Date: 2/7/26 12:36 pm From: Mac Myers via groups.io <budogmacm...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
I have no idea what it is, but whatever it is will be a surprise to
me--given that it is from late April in Cameron. I would have thought that
an all time high would be of a blackbird, probably Red-winged and during
mid-winter, and not from a coastal or near-coastal site. I seem to recall
such counts in the hundreds of thousands or even millions, but maybe they
never made it into eBird. In fact, I definitely recall some controversial
control measures involving aerial spraying of detergents onto huge
Brown-headed Cowbird winter roosts.
On Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 1:54 PM Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey=
<uno.edu...> wrote:
> LaBirders:
>
> I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird
> species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made
> in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
>
> This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?
>
> Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct
> answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so
> everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer.
> Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.
>
> Peter Yaukey
>
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Date: 2/7/26 12:06 pm From: Daniel Patterson via groups.io <dpat05...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
Red-winged Blackbird
> On 7 Feb 2026, at 11:54 AM, Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey...> wrote:
>
> LaBirders:
>
> I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
>
> This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?
>
> Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer. Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.
>
> Peter Yaukey
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Date: 2/7/26 12:00 pm From: Michael Cavanaugh via groups.io <michaelcav...> Subject: Re: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
Snow geese.
Michael
In a message dated 2/7/2026 1:54:33 PM Central Standard Time, <pyaukey...> writes:
LaBirders: I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988. This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species? Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer. Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden. Peter Yaukey NOTICE: This message, including all attachments transmitted with it, is intended solely for the use of the Addressee(s) and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, and/or EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this communication in error, please destroy all copies of the message, whether in electronic or hard copy format, as well as attachments and immediately contact the sender by replying to this email or contact the sender at the telephone numbers listed above. Thank you!
Date: 2/7/26 11:54 am From: Peter H Yaukey via groups.io <pyaukey...> Subject: [labird] Louisiana eBird trivia question
LaBirders:
I happened to notice just now that the single highest count of any bird species in the USA on eBird, belongs to Louisiana. It is from a list made in Cameron Parish on 4/20/1988.
This prompts me to post this trivia question: what was the species?
Rather than ending the competition when I receive the first correct answer, I will let folks keep posting their guesses (please Reply All so everyone can see). When these are accumulated, I will post the answer. Searching maxima for LA or USA in eBird is of course, forbidden.
Peter Yaukey
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Date: 2/6/26 6:50 pm From: mdpethke via groups.io <mdpethke...> Subject: [labird] LOS Spring field trips
Ahead of the newsletter, the schedule for LOS Spring 2026 field trips:
Charlie Lyon, Ford Park in Shreveport, February 28, 2026 at 8:30 am
Meet at Ford Park, 5784 South Lakeshore Dr., at 8:30 am. The park is split across both sides of the street, so meet on the lake side of the park. An unlimited number of participants may bird Ford Park and follow Charlie to the nearby Yacht Club pier, where Charlie will have a scope to view birds on and near Cross Lake.
At 10:30 am, Charlie will take 6 people on his boat for a better look at birds on the lake. If there is sufficient interest, an afternoon boat trip may also occur, limited to 6 people. Email Melissa Weaver at <melissaweaverbird...> to register for the boat portion of the field trip beginning at 9:00 am on February 6, 2026. If you are not interested in being on the boat, there is no need to register.
Caleb Persia, Bodcau WMA's Banding Site Trail February 28, 2026 at 8:30 am
Join Caleb for a field trip to Bodcau WMA's Banding Site Trail, a remarkable swath of managed prairie in northern Bossier Parish. As a wintering home for numerous species of grassland birds, we'll walk the fields hoping to get good looks of Leconte's, Henslow's, and Lincoln's Sparrows. Note that this field trip involves walking on uneven terrain in fields containing brambles and broom sedge. Sturdy shoes and briar-resistant clothing are advised. Please wear bright colors as hunting is permitted on the property.
Meet at the main entrance of Bayou Bodcau WMA if you need directions to the banding field. Please note that you will need the LSFW WMA app to check-in your vehicle. This field trip is limited to 8 people. Email Field Trip Coordinator Melissa Weaver at <melissaweaverbird...> beginning Friday, February 6, at 9:00 am to reserve a spot.
Pinola Conservancy, February 28, 2026, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Pinola Conservancy, at 10451 Ellerbe Road, will be open Saturday, February 28, to LOS members and requires no registration. You may come and go as you please, but be aware that there is no signage identifying Pinola to the general public, just a nondescript mailbox with the address printed on it by the side of the road, so you may wish to take care as you navigate to the facility.
Pinola Conservancy is a private aviary containing nearly three hundred species of many families of birds from all over the earth, from the critically endangered to the common. It produces birds for zoos and other private aviaries. The facility includes enclosed free-flight community aviaries, open ponds and lawns, and focused facilities aimed at the needs of certain species.
Primarily producing waterfowl, Pinola encourages each bird to reproduce and distributes its surplus to other qualified private, public and institutional aviaries and zoological parks. The aviaries contain lush natural vegetation, flowing water and ponds. A wide range of foods, nesting structures and careful species compositions assure a good quality of life for the birds kept there. Some incubate and rear their young and Pinola also collects eggs for care in itsr specialized incubation and rearing facilities, producing roughly 1000 young birds each year. Its purpose is the captive preservation and propagation of birds, not display, thus the facility is usually closed to the public. Take this rare opportunity to visit.
Burden Museum and Gardens, March 14, 2026 at 6:30 am
Join Harriett Pooler and Mark Pethke for a birding field trip to Burden Museum and Gardens, 4560 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge. We'll meet at the Rural Life Museum to park, then explore some of the different habitats within Burden's 400+ acres, right in the middle of Baton Rouge. At this time of year, a few early spring migrants are in, such as Purple Martins, Northern Parulas, and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in addition to lingering winter migrants, including Yellow-rumped Warblers, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, and Cedar Waxwings. Email Field Trip Coordinator Melissa Weaver at <melissaweaverbird...> beginning Friday, February 6, at 9:00 am to reserve a spot.
The field trip will last around 3 hours, though you are welcome to stay and continue birding. Closed toed shoes are best to wear. This field trip is limited to 10 people. Email Harriett at <harriett.pooler...> with any questions.
Nancy Ellington property, Pearl River, March 28, 2026 at 8:00 am
Join LOS member Nancy Ellington and graduate student in Renewable Resources at LSU, Olivia Butler, at Nancy’s residence exploring 30 acres in Pearl River. The property is a mixture of treed wetlands and pine forest. To date, 179 species have been documented at this location including Swallow-tailed Kites, migratory birds and Louisiana’s usual summer residents. Rubber boots are recommended as the trails could be slightly flooded and/or muddy depending on weather conditions in the days prior to event. There is limited parking by a metal shop at the end of the driveway at 35368 Pine St. Ext., Pearl River. Bring binoculars and spotting scopes. Nancy may be reached by email at <katiebug1490...> or by phone at 985-503-0528. Feel free to contact with any questions. This field trip is limited to 10 people. Sign-ups begin Sunday, March 8th at 8:00 am by emailing Melissa Weaver at <melissaweaverbird...>
Marybeth Lima and Kathy Rhodes, Dauphin Island, April 16-19, 2026
Come explore Dauphin Island, Alabama, for three days during the peak week of spring
migration on Dauphin Island.
Dauphin Island is a great gulf coast migrant trap. There are many well-known spots to enjoy the birds. Marybeth and Kathy will guide you to all of them. Sign-up begins on February 7, 2026 at 8 am by emailing Kathy Rhodes at <kathyrho...>
• Maximum number of participants: 9-10 depending on room occupation.
• Lodging will be in rental house on the east end of Dauphin Island with 6 bedrooms and 5 baths. No upper bunks will be used.
• The house is raised with steps to climb to the first floor. There is a 2nd floor on top of that with some bedrooms.
• Participants must be willing to share a room if necessary.
• All participants must be staying in the house.
• Address and other information will be provided to confirmed participants.
• Estimated housing cost for three nights is a total of $240 per person. Final cost may vary depending on number of participants.
• After Kathy gives the go ahead, the estimated cost should be paid in advance to LOS Treasurer Mark Pethke via check or electronically via PayPal donation on the LOS website. Your registration is confirmed only once payment is received.
• There are no refunds unless you find someone to take your place or the spot is filled from a waiting list.
• Plans are subject to change based on weather or other conditions.
Date: 2/6/26 12:17 pm From: Rob Dobbs via groups.io <rcdobbs...> Subject: [labird] Tropical Parula, Intracoastal City
A male, in the woodlot on the north side of Pintal Ave, between Redfish Ave and Speckled Ave. This is just east of the public boat launch.
Be aware that most Tropical Parulas reported in LA end up showing some evidence of hybridization. I don't see anything suggestive of that in this bird, but have only looked at back-of-camera photos. Will try to post photos to eBird this evening.
Date: 1/30/26 4:59 pm From: Jane Patterson via groups.io <seejanebird...> Subject: [labird] BRAS Program - 50 years of LA Birding now on YouTube
Hello all!
David Muth's wonderful program featuring his take on 50 years of birding in Louisiana is now on our YouTube channel. You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARbsn2rwRL0
So if you missed the meeting, here's your chance to watch from the cozy comfort of home.
Date: 1/30/26 4:19 am From: Jennifer Outlaw Coulson via groups.io <jenniferocoulson...> Subject: [labird] Sunday's Birding Trip Rescheduled to March
Dear LABIRD,
Orleans Audubon Society's birding trip to Joe Brown Park in New Orleans was scheduled for this Sunday but we are moving it to Sunday, March 1st because of the exceptionally cold weather.
Here are the new trip details: Joe Brown Park
*Sunday, March 1* *Time: 8:00 a.m.* Half-day Birding Trip. Meet just inside Joe Brown Park. Exit I-10 at Read Blvd. and turn right on Read. The park entrance will be on the left about 1/2 mile down Read. *Leader: Shae Freeman* 504-339-3055, <23joules...> Hope this weather sends us some great birds!
Jennifer
Jennifer Coulson President Orleans Audubon Society
Date: 1/26/26 12:17 pm From: Jane Patterson via groups.io <seejanebird...> Subject: Re: [labird] [braudubon] BRAS January program: 50 years of Louisiana Birding
Hello all!
Just a reminder to put this on your calendar for this Wednesday, January
28. If you can't come in person, there's a Zoom option! (registration link
is below). David is offering a great "look back" at 50 years of birding in
Louisiana.
On Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 8:09 PM Jane Patterson via groups.io <seejanebird=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Dear Baton Rouge Audubon members and friends,
>
> Plan now to come to the first Baton Rouge Audubon program of the year.
> The program will feature veteran birder David Muth. Join us at 7pm at the
> Main Goodwood library in Baton Rouge on Jan.28th. Come at 6:30 for
> refreshments. If you can't join us in person, you can register for the
> Zoom session here:
> https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/N_Mfu6KoTFejGAWI5ukO8w >
> This is David's description of his talk:
>
> About fifty years ago I started seriously birding here in Louisiana. At
> about that time, the last comprehensive book about our birds was
> published, George Lowery's 1974 revised third edition of Louisiana Birds.
> Looking back, the changes have been profound--both in terms of population
> of individual species and in terms of what species occur here. For one,
> we've added nearly 90 new species to the state list in that time, from Blue
> Bunting to Pyrruloxia. But we've also seen amazing recoveries of many
> poisoned or persecuted species--think Bald Eagle and Brown Pelican;
> astonishing range extensions and invasions--like Brown Booby and Limpkin;
> expansions of wintering species--Ross's Goose and Anhinga, as well as
> widespread declines of most migrants. WE are going to take a look at some
> of these stories.
>
> See y'all then!
>
> --Jane Patterson
> Pres, BR Audubon
>
>
>
Date: 1/25/26 10:52 pm From: Paul Conover via groups.io <zoiseaux...> Subject: Re: [labird] a forwarded email from Van: eBird photography rating
Labird,
I'd like to revisit this thread. Honestly, a lot of the problem
with eBird are eBird's fault. eBird is as much social media (I think of
it as "facebird") as it is a scientific database. eBird's emphasis on
elements like listing and photography ratings hook users in the way that
"likes" and "shares" do on other platforms--to the extent that attention
gets diverted from birds to birders. Until a birder asked me to go
through his photos and give them a high rating, I assumed that people
were looking at the birds, not the credits, but a lot of it really is
all about the birders.
As such, aside from rewarding clear focus, I don't see how the
ratings rubric has any value to birders. If you go to many species and
select "Best quality," you'll get a monotonous blur of breeding-plumaged
males facing the camera and posing for magazine cover portraits.
Unfortunately, birds have a lot of important fieldmarks and useful
ageing features that the guidelines completely ignore. Great portraits
do deserve 5 stars, but so do close-ups of the underside of warbler
tails, the wings of hummingbirds and gulls, the dorsal half of most
species, and head shots of just about every species. Ditto for different
plumages, ages, and sexes. I'd rather see 365 pictures of a single
Cinnamon Teal over the course of a year than 365 glamor shots of
different males in January that all look alike.
Why does the eBird rating system select for a gallery that looks
like a typical birder facebook page? Shouldn't ID usefulness be the driver?
Paul Conover
Lafayette
On 12/27/2025 7:25 PM, Paul Conover via groups.io wrote:
>
>
> *From: *James V Remsen <James.Remsen...>
> *Subject: **Rating eBird photos*
> *Date: *December 26, 2025 at 6:03:26 PM CST
> *To: *LABIRD <labird...>
>
>
> LABIRD: This is worth a read by all you eBird photographers out there:
>
> https://ebirdcommentary.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-morass-that-is-photo-rating-of.html >
>
>
> ===================
>
> Dr. J. V. Remsen
> Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds
> Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences
> LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
> najames<at>LSU.edu
>
>
>
>
>
>
Date: 1/25/26 11:05 am From: Erik Johnson via groups.io <cassowary43...> Subject: [labird] LA Winter Hummingbird Report #2
LABIRDers:
I am pleased to share the next Louisiana winter hummingbird report. Thanks for all the submissions! A lot of yards are doing quite well this winter, and this cold snap ought to really ramp up feeder action. Even if you have no birds, this would be a good time to put out a feeder or two. Also make sure your nectar doesn't freeze, which will happen below about 28 F. You could rig up a heat lamp, or swap out your feeders. Remember, birds may need to feed even before first morning light, so if you pull in your feeders for the night, get up early to make sure that critical first sip is possible.
Please continue to report your winter hummer observations to me for recording in our weekly report and database, providing the following information:
- Your name - Your address (town only is acceptable) - First observed (FO) date (or, if discovered while banding or marking other birds, the date it was observed) - Species - Age (Adult, immature, unknown) - Sex (Male, female, unknown) - Whether banded, when and by whom - Photos if available for verification
If additional information is learned through further observation or banding, please report those updates and I'll make the changes. Also, please report the last observed (LO) date, if possible, when the bird leaves. This you can do more easily when the hummer has been banded and marked.
Happy hummingbirding!
Erik Johnson cassowary43 AT gmail DOT com erikjohnson AT agcenter DOT lsu DOT edu
This is Louisiana Western Winter Hummingbird Weekly Report # 2 for the 2025-2026 season. Summary of Reports as of 1/25/2026
1. John Conover, Thibodaux, LA #1 Archilochus sp. FO 12/5/2025 LO 12/5/2025
Orleans Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Nature Center, New Orleans, LA #1 Archilochus sp. F OBS 11/30/2025
Vermilion Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Judge and Elizabeth Edwards, Abbeville, LA #1 Archilochus sp. OBS 11/12/2025 ------------------------------ BLACK-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD
Assumption Parish: 3 reports 1 site
1. Jared and Lona Collins, Labadieville, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M FO 10/7/2025 #2 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad F FO 10/7/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #3 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M OBS 11/15/2025
Cameron Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Cynthia Sellers, Cameron, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird OBS 11/21/2025
East Baton Rouge Parish: 12 reports 8 sites
1. Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M OBS 1/6/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos (Brandon Johnson)) #2 Black-chinned Hummingbird F OBS 1/16/2026 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Annette Daughdrill, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird F FO 11/25/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
3. Maria Bernard Bellue, Central, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M FO 11/6/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
4. Kelly Moore, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M FO 10/30/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M FO 1/8/2026
5. Lindsay Seely, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M OBS 11/18/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Black-chinned Hummingbird F FO 1/2/2026 (ID/sex confirmed with photos) #3 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M FO 1/9/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
6. John Hartgerink, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird FO 11/25/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
7. Susan Leake, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird F OBS 12/2/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
8. Tammie Kazmierczak, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M OBS 12/7/2025
Iberia Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Jamie Provost Richard, , LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird F OBS 12/19/2025
Iberville Parish: 6 reports 2 sites
1. Van Remsen, St. Gabriel, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M FO 10/9/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M FO 11/11/2025 LO 11/11/2025 #3 Black-chinned Hummingbird F FO 11/15/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos) #4 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M FO 11/25/2025 #5 Black-chinned Hummingbird F FO 11/28/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Plaquemine Anonymous Site, Plaquemine, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M OBS 12/2/2025 (Reported by Laurie Mooney along Barkers Alley)
Jefferson Parish: 4 reports 3 sites
1. Wild-Grand Isle, Grand Isle, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M OBS 12/23/2025
2. Cathy and Phil DiSalvo, Harahan, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M FO 11/4/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
3. James Beck & Linda Kingsland, Marrero, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird F FO 12/27/2025 #2 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M FO 1/4/2026
Lafayette Parish: 6 reports 6 sites
1. Dave Patton, Lafayette, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird F OBS 12/27/2025
2. Dave Patton, Lafayette, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird F OBS 12/27/2025
3. Toddy Guidry, Lafayette, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im F OBS 11/26/2025 (Banded by EIJ 11/26/2025)
4. Katie Barnes, Lafayette, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird F FO 11/24/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
5. Brad Price, Lafayette, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M FO 1/9/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
6. Adena Meaux Knight, Lafayette, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird F OBS 12/3/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
Lafourche Parish: 2 reports 2 sites
1. Mike and Jessica Glaspell, Lockport, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M OBS 11/16/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
2. John Conover, Thibodaux, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird F FO 12/24/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
Orleans Parish: 2 reports 2 sites
1. Liz Sigler, New Orleans, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird F FO 11/27/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
2. David Muth, New Orleans, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird F OBS 1/16/2026 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
Rapides Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Jim Johnson, Lecompte, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird F FO 11/9/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
St. Charles Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Rickie Raziano, , LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M FO 12/12/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
St. Landry Parish: 2 reports 1 site
1. Erik and Ceci Johnson, Sunset, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad F OBS 11/8/2025 (Banded, probable returnee; probably sneaking around for a few days before she was verified) #2 Black-chinned Hummingbird F OBS 11/30/2025
St. Martin Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Tad Guidry, St. Martinville, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird FO 12/31/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
St. Mary Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Larry DeSoto, Franklin, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M OBS 12/17/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
St. Tammany Parish: 3 reports 2 sites
1. Claire Thomas, Mandeville, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M FO 12/14/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M FO 1/1/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Mary Homola, Mandeville, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird F FO 1/1/2026 (ID/sex confirmed with video)
Tangipahoa Parish: 4 reports 2 sites
1. Dan McGehee, Pontchatoula, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M OBS 12/1/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M OBS 1/2/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Jane Patterson, Ponchatoula, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M FO 11/17/2025 LO 11/17/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M FO 1/1/2026
Terrebonne Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Diana Meterjean Coupel Bailly, Shriever, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M FO 10/20/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
Vermilion Parish: 4 reports 2 sites
1. Judge and Elizabeth Edwards, Abbeville, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad F FO 11/9/2025 (Banded, probable returnee) #2 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M OBS 12/26/2025
2. Phillip Wallace, Abbeville, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M OBS 11/11/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Black-chinned Hummingbird F OBS 11/11/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
West Baton Rouge Parish: 2 reports 2 sites
1. Nancy and Matt Welborn, Port Allen, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M OBS 11/28/2025
2. Christine Navarre, Port Allen, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M OBS 11/15/2025 ------------------------------ BROAD-BILLED HUMMINGBIRD
Calcasieu Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Charlotte Chehotsky, Lake Charles, LA #1 Broad-billed Hummingbird Im M FO 9/26/2025 LO 9/27/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) ------------------------------ BROAD-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD
Calcasieu Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Charlotte Chehotsky, Lake Charles, LA #1 Broad-tailed Hummingbird FO 11/20/2025 LO 11/20/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
1. Van Remsen, St. Gabriel, LA #1 Broad-tailed Hummingbird Im M FO 10/17/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
St. Tammany Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Laura Luquet, Slidell, LA #1 Broad-tailed Hummingbird OBS 11/17/2025 (ID confirmed with photos) ------------------------------ BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD
Assumption Parish: 2 reports 1 site
1. Jared and Lona Collins, Labadieville, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird Ad FO 10/22/2025 (Banded returnee) #2 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 10/30/2025
Calcasieu Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Kirsten Livingston, Lake Charles, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 11/3/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
East Baton Rouge Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Kelly Moore, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 12/11/2025 LO 12/29/2025
Iberia Parish: 2 reports 2 sites
1. Cheryl and Ron Durand, New Iberia, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 10/25/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
2. Malcolm Crochet, Loreauville, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird OBS 10/21/2025
Iberville Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Van Remsen, St. Gabriel, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 10/7/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
Jefferson Parish: 3 reports 3 sites
1. Nancy Newfield, Metairie, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 11/17/2025 LO 11/18/2025
2. Wild-Grand Isle, Grand Isle, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird OBS 12/23/2025 (Grilletta Tract)
3. Cathy and Phil DiSalvo, Harahan, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 1/10/2026 (ID confirmed with photos)
Lafayette Parish: 4 reports 4 sites
1. Dave Patton, Lafayette, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird OBS 12/27/2025
2. Toddy Guidry, Lafayette, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 11/10/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
3. Elaine Bourque, Milton, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 9/23/2025
4. Dan Peirce, Lafayette, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird OBS 1/7/2026 (ID confirmed with photos)
Lafourche Parish: 2 reports 2 sites
1. Mike and Jessica Glaspell, Lockport, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 11/16/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
2. John Conover, Thibodaux, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird M FO 12/13/2025
Livingston Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Jimmy Lawrence, , LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 11/18/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
Orleans Parish: 2 reports 2 sites
1. Missy Bowen, Algiers, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 12/26/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
2. New Orleans Botanical Gardens, New Orleans, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird OBS 11/18/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
St. Mary Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Larry DeSoto, Franklin, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 12/8/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
St. Tammany Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Margaret Owens, Covington, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird OBS 10/6/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
Tangipahoa Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Jane Patterson, Ponchatoula, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 11/15/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
Terrebonne Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Mindy Daigle, Houma, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird OBS 1/3/2026 (ID confirmed with photo) ------------------------------ CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD
East Baton Rouge Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Dennis Demcheck, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Calliope Hummingbird F FO 11/18/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
Iberville Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Van Remsen, St. Gabriel, LA #1 Calliope Hummingbird F FO 11/7/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
St. Mary Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Joan Resweber Stirling, Franklin, LA #1 Calliope Hummingbird F FO 12/2/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
St. Tammany Parish: 2 reports 2 sites
1. Glenn Ousset, Abita Springs, LA #1 Calliope Hummingbird M FO 11/14/2025 LO 11/14/2025
2. Jenny Alvarado, Madisonville, LA #1 Calliope Hummingbird OBS 12/2/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
Terrebonne Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Kaila and Johnny Authement, Houma, LA #1 Calliope Hummingbird FO 12/5/2025 (ID confirmed with video and recording) ------------------------------ RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD
Acadia Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Charlie Lyon, Caddo, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F FO 1/11/2026 (ID/sex confirmed with photo)
Assumption Parish: 7 reports 1 site
1. Jared and Lona Collins, Labadieville, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Ad M FO 9/28/2025 (Banded returnee) #2 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F OBS 11/10/2025 (Banded, probable returnee) #3 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Ad M OBS 11/15/2025 (Banded, probable returnee) #4 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F OBS 11/15/2025 #5 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M OBS 11/15/2025 #6 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M OBS 11/15/2025 #7 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M OBS 11/15/2025
Calcasieu Parish: 4 reports 3 sites
1. Deanna and Gordon Griggs, Moss Bluff, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F FO 11/20/2025 LO 11/21/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F FO 12/27/2025 LO 12/27/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Kirsten Livingston, Lake Charles, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird OBS 11/26/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
3. Jessica Watson, Lake Charles, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F OBS 11/28/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
East Baton Rouge Parish: 9 reports 6 sites
1. Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird OBS 1/6/2026 #2 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M OBS 1/15/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos (Brandon Johnson))
3. Gail Suberbielle, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F FO 12/1/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
4. Kelly Moore, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M FO 11/21/2025 LO 12/15/2025 #2 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F FO 12/17/2025
5. Lindsay Seely, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird FO 12/19/2025 #2 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M FO 12/20/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
6. Tammie Kazmierczak, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M OBS 12/7/2025
Iberia Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Frank Garacci, New Iberia, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F FO 1/5/2026 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
Iberville Parish: 6 reports 1 site
1. Van Remsen, St. Gabriel, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M FO 11/17/2025 LO 11/17/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M FO 11/17/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #3 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F FO 11/22/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos) #4 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M FO 11/27/2025 LO 11/27/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #5 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M FO 11/28/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #6 Ruby-throated Hummingbird FO 11/30/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
2. James Beck & Linda Kingsland, Marrero, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Ad M FO 12/18/2025 #2 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F FO 12/28/2025
Lafayette Parish: 4 reports 4 sites
1. Toddy Guidry, Lafayette, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F OBS 11/26/2025
2. Cheryl Huner, Lafayette, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F FO 1/9/2026 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
3. Katie Barnes, Lafayette, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird FO 12/1/2025
4. Gary Meyers, Lafayette, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F FO 1/9/2026 (Sex confirmed with photos (probably not BCHU))
Lafourche Parish: 3 reports 3 sites
1. Tom and Rita Shaddock, Thibodaux, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F OBS 11/2/2025 (Banded, probable returnee)
2. Mike and Jessica Glaspell, Lockport, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M OBS 11/22/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
3. Shaina Reiter, Thibodaux, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F OBS 1/18/2026 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
Livingston Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Brandi Jenkins, , LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F OBS 12/29/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
Orleans Parish: 4 reports 3 sites
1. David Muth, New Orleans, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F OBS 12/14/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Missy Bowen, Algiers, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M OBS 1/4/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
3. New Orleans Botanical Gardens, New Orleans, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F OBS 11/18/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Ad M OBS 11/27/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
St. Landry Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Erik and Ceci Johnson, Sunset, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M FO 11/8/2025 LO 11/22/2025
St. Mary Parish: 4 reports 2 sites
1. Larry DeSoto, Franklin, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird OBS 12/20/2025 (ID confirmed with photos) #2 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M OBS 12/17/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #3 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M OBS 12/17/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Joan Resweber Stirling, Franklin, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M OBS 12/20/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
St. Tammany Parish: 2 reports 2 sites
1. Noel Venezia, Slidell, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M OBS 12/13/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Wes Plaisance, Covington, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Ad M OBS 11/19/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
Tangipahoa Parish: 2 reports 2 sites
1. Dan McGehee, Pontchatoula, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F OBS 11/30/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Janie Braud, Springfield, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M OBS 11/25/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos. Bill injury.)
Vermilion Parish: 3 reports 3 sites
1. Judge and Elizabeth Edwards, Abbeville, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F OBS 12/26/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Audubon Rainey Sanctuary, , LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F FO 11/17/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
3. Phillip Wallace, Abbeville, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird Im M FO 12/11/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
West Baton Rouge Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Warren & Cindy Brou, Addis, LA #1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird F OBS 1/11/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) ------------------------------ SELASPHORUS RUFOUS/ALLENS
Acadia Parish: 2 reports 2 sites
1. Claire and Tom Hanson, Crowley, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 8/26/2025 OBS 8/29/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos - good candidate for Allens)
2. Kevin Cormier, Church Point, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M OBS 1/1/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
Ascension Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Maria (BF) Bernard Bellue, Prairieville, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) FO 9/13/2025 LO 9/15/2025 (ID confirmed with photos. Strange bird with a female tail and imm-male-like throat. Notch in r2.)
Assumption Parish: 6 reports 1 site
1. Jared and Lona Collins, Labadieville, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M OBS 9/17/2025 (Banded returnee first banded 1/26/2024) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M OBS 11/10/2025 (Banded, probable returnee) #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad M OBS 11/10/2025 #4 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad F OBS 11/15/2025 #5 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im OBS 11/15/2025 #6 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im OBS 11/15/2025
Caddo Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Paul Dickson, Shreveport, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 10/20/2025 (Possibly involving two birds through early December?)
Calcasieu Parish: 5 reports 4 sites
1. Deanna and Gordon Griggs, Moss Bluff, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M FO 11/12/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M FO 12/24/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Charlotte Chehotsky, Lake Charles, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens FO 9/8/2025 LO 9/20/2025
3. Jessica Watson, Lake Charles, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F OBS 11/1/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
4. Michael Thibodeaux, N. Sulphur, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M OBS 10/30/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
East Baton Rouge Parish: 19 reports 14 sites
1. Kevin Morgan, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M FO 1/12/2026
2. Sybil McDonald, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 11/2/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
3. Russ & Lisa Norwood, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens FO 12/1/2025 LO 12/1/2025
4. Linda Stewart, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 12/15/2025
5. Harriett Pooler, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Allen's) Im M FO 1/10/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
6. Annette Daughdrill, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/8/2025
7. Gail Suberbielle, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad F FO 8/26/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
8. Maria Bernard Bellue, Central, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 9/13/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
9. Kelly Moore, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens FO 10/14/2025 (ID confirmed with video) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 12/24/2025 #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 1/7/2026
10. Lindsay Seely, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 12/14/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
11. Ellen Case, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M OBS 8/30/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 9/22/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
12. Ronny and Pam Dougherty, Zachary, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens OBS 11/19/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
13. Ronny and Pam Doming, Zachary, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M OBS 11/21/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
14. Tammie Kazmierczak, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M OBS 12/6/2025 #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens OBS 12/7/2025 #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens OBS 12/7/2025
Iberville Parish: 6 reports 1 site
1. Van Remsen, St. Gabriel, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 10/24/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M FO 10/29/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 11/1/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #4 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) F FO 11/27/2025 (ID confirmed with photos) #5 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 11/30/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #6 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 11/30/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
Jefferson Parish: 2 reports 1 site
1. Cathy and Phil DiSalvo, Harahan, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M FO 12/25/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 1/10/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
Lafayette Parish: 18 reports 8 sites
1. Paul & Ashleigh Conover, Lafayette, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad F FO 9/6/2025 (Banded returnee)
2. Dave Patton, Lafayette, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad F OBS 12/27/2025 #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M OBS 12/27/2025
3. Dave Patton, Lafayette, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F OBS 12/27/2025 #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M OBS 12/27/2025 #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M OBS 12/27/2025
4. Toddy Guidry, Lafayette, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad F OBS 11/26/2025 (Banded by EIJ 11/26/2025) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M OBS 11/26/2025 (Banded by EIJ 11/26/2025)
5. Andrew From, Lafayette, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad M FO 1/6/2026 #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens FO 12/21/2025 LO 12/21/2025 #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens FO 12/22/2025
6. Katie Barnes, Lafayette, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/8/2025 #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 11/22/2025 #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im F FO 12/1/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #4 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 12/5/2025 #5 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M FO 1/24/2026
7. Gary Meyers, Lafayette, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M FO 1/11/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
8. Nick Alexander, Lafayette, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im F FO 12/21/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
Lafourche Parish: 20 reports 4 sites
1. Tom and Rita Shaddock, Thibodaux, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/17/2025 LO 8/24/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad F FO 9/5/2025 (Banded returnee from 2023-24) #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M OBS 11/2/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #4 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad F OBS 11/2/2025 (Banded, probably returnee) #5 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im F FO 11/4/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #6 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im F OBS 11/16/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Delaina LeBlanc & Jed Pitre, Thibodaux, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad F FO 8/9/2025 (Banded, probable returnee) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 11/13/2025
3. Mike and Jessica Glaspell, Lockport, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F OBS 11/11/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F OBS 11/11/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos) #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M OBS 11/16/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
4. John Conover, Thibodaux, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad F FO 9/6/2025 #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad F FO 9/23/2025 #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens FO 11/28/2025 #4 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad F FO 12/13/2025 #5 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens FO 12/14/2025 #6 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F OBS 12/21/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos) #7 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 12/24/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos) #8 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 12/28/2025 LO 12/28/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos) #9 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 1/5/2026 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
Orleans Parish: 5 reports 4 sites
1. Liz Sigler, New Orleans, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad F OBS 11/29/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Joan Garvey, New Orleans, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad M FO 9/3/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
3. Missy Bowen, Algiers, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M OBS 1/4/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad F OBS 1/4/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
4. New Orleans Botanical Gardens, New Orleans, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M OBS 11/18/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
Rapides Parish: 4 reports 3 sites
1. Connie Guillory, Alexandria, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad M OBS 12/18/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M OBS 12/18/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Becky Townley, Melder, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens FO 10/21/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
3. Trish Swido, Alexandria, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens OBS 12/4/2025
St. Landry Parish: 10 reports 2 sites
1. Erik and Ceci Johnson, Sunset, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 9/14/2025 (Banded, probable returnee) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M OBS 10/17/2025 (Banded 10/18/2025 by EIJ) #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M OBS 11/1/2025 #4 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad F OBS 11/16/2025 #5 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im F FO 11/22/2025 LO 11/22/2025 #6 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 12/25/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #7 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad F OBS 1/1/2026
2. Pete and Phyllis Griffard, Sunset, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/6/2025 #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M OBS 11/13/2025 (Caught and banded 11/15/2025 by EIJ) #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M OBS 11/15/2025 (Caught and banded 11/15/2025 by EIJ)
St. Martin Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Tad Guidry, St. Martinville, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 12/11/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photo)
St. Mary Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Larry DeSoto, Franklin, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im F OBS 12/20/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
St. Tammany Parish: 8 reports 6 sites
1. Noel Venezia, Slidell, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 11/24/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Claire Thomas, Mandeville, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 9/6/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad F FO 10/21/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
3. Glenn Ousset, Abita Springs, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 11/15/2025 #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 11/21/2025
4. Nancy Ellington, Pearl River, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens FO 11/17/2025 (ID confirmed with photos)
5. Wes Plaisance, Covington, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M OBS 11/15/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
6. Mary Homola, Mandeville, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad M OBS 1/1/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
Tangipahoa Parish: 8 reports 3 sites
1. Dan McGehee, Pontchatoula, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M OBS 1/2/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M OBS 1/2/2026 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Jane Patterson, Ponchatoula, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 10/12/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im F FO 10/20/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 10/20/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos) #4 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M FO 11/5/2025 #5 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 11/27/2025
3. Cheryl Wade, Pontchatoula, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 9/5/2025
Terrebonne Parish: 2 reports 1 site
1. Diana Meterjean Coupel Bailly, Shriever, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad F FO 8/22/2025 (Banded, probable returnee) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M OBS 1/1/2026 (Banded returnee)
Vermilion Parish: 5 reports 2 sites
1. Judge and Elizabeth Edwards, Abbeville, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 11/1/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F OBS 12/26/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Phillip Wallace, Abbeville, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M OBS 11/11/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M OBS 11/11/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M OBS 11/11/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
West Baton Rouge Parish: 7 reports 3 sites
1. Nancy and Matt Welborn, Port Allen, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/5/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M OBS 11/28/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M OBS 11/28/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
2. Christine Navarre, Port Allen, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F OBS 8/20/2025 (ID/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M OBS 12/6/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M OBS 12/6/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
3. Jeanne Mire, Port Allen, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M OBS 9/3/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
West Carroll Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Roselie Overby, Oak Grove, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 9/5/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos)
Winn Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Mahlon Ayme, Saline Lake, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 10/11/2025 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) ------------------------------
On January 3, 2026, eighteen amazing volunteer birders participated in the Thibodaux Christmas Bird Count. It was a windy day, which made it more challenging to detect birds and navigate the Lake Boeuf site. Despite this, we counted 114 species, so not too bad considering the conditions. The high species count for Thibodaux is 119.
Mentionable finds: 4 Great-tailed Grackle (increased # from last year), Clay-colored Sparrow, and Fox Sparrow.
