Date: 10/7/26 1:30 pm From: Jennifer Outlaw Coulson via groups.io <jenniferocoulson...> Subject: [labird] Orleans Audubon's Grand Isle Trip is POSTPONED
Dear LABIRD,
The birding trip scheduled for this Saturday to Grand Isle has been postponed due to Tropical Storm Isaias. We are working on a new trip date. Once the trip is rescheduled, details will be posted on the Events page of the Orleans Audubon Society's website: https://jjaudubon.net/events/
Please spread the word.
Thank you!
Jennifer
Jennifer Coulson President Orleans Audubon Society
Date: 10/7/26 5:23 am From: Rob Dobbs via groups.io <rcdobbs...> Subject: [labird] White Lake, Lacassine-Thornwell, and Sweet Lake-Cameron Prairie CBC dates
Labird: Please note the following dates for these SW LA CBCs. I've intentionally left two days between each count in the event that we need to bump one due to weather.
White Lake, Mon. 12/14
Lacassine - Thornwell, Thurs. 12/17
Sweet Lake - Cameron Prairie, Sun. 12/20
Please email me if you are willing to participate. If you're a regular/semi-regular, and I don't hear from you, I'll be bugging you in a few weeks.
Date: 10/2/26 12:30 pm From: Harriett Pooler <000002930f568c61-dmarc-request...> Subject: [LABIRD-L] Room for LOS
LaBird, I will not be using my room at the MainStay Suites in Hackberry for LOS weekend. Does anyone need a room? If so, contact me. If not, I'll cancel it next week. Thank you, Harriett
Date: 10/1/26 3:01 pm From: Erik Johnson via groups.io <cassowary43...> Subject: [labird] Louisiana Winter Hummingbird Report #2
LABIRDers:
Over the coming weeks as Ruby-throated Hummingbirds numbers start waning, western birds will be showing up more and more, so don't give up on those feeders! I would appreciate any and all reports of these birds as they arrive, and please provide 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.
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.
A summary of what has been reported so far is below.
Happy hummingbirding!
Erik Johnson
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This is Louisiana Western Winter Hummingbird Weekly Report # 2 for the 2026-2027 season. ------------------------------ Summary of Reports as of 10/1/2026
1. Jared and Lona Collins, Labadieville, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad F FO 9/19/2026 (banded returnee) #2 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M FO 9/23/2026 (banded returnee)
Cameron Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Peveto Woods Sanctuary, Johnsons Bayou, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M OBS 9/11/2026 (sighting by Brandon Johnson) ------------------------------ BUFF-BELLIED HUMMINGBIRD
Assumption Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Jared and Lona Collins, Labadieville, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 9/15/2026
Tangipahoa Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Jane Patterson, Ponchatoula, LA #1 Buff-bellied Hummingbird FO 9/26/2026 ------------------------------ CALLIOPE HUMMINGBIRD
St. Tammany Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Warren Preble, Abita Springs, LA #1 Calliope Hummingbird Ad M OBS 9/28/2026 ------------------------------ SELASPHORUS RUFOUS/ALLENS
Acadia Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Paul Klerks, Church Point, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im FO 9/26/2026
Assumption Parish: 4 reports 1 site
1. Jared and Lona Collins, Labadieville, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/20/2026 (Possibly "Maverick") #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im F FO 9/10/2026 #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad F FO 9/11/2026 #4 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 9/21/2026
Calcasieu Parish: 3 reports 3 sites
1. Gary Kratzer, Sulphur, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 8/28/2026 LO 9/2/2026
2. Mary Benoit, Lake Charles, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 8/21/2026
3. Kim Dufrene, Moss Bluff, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im F FO 9/13/2026 LO 9/13/2026
East Baton Rouge Parish: 7 reports 6 sites
1. Sybil McDonald, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad F FO 8/8/2026
2. Linda Stewart, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/27/2026
3. Sabrina Taylor, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 9/9/2026
4. Sarah Williams, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 9/5/2026
5. Christine Kooi, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) F FO 9/12/2026
6. Kelly Moore, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens FO 8/24/2026 #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 9/28/2026
Iberia Parish: 2 reports 1 site
1. Mike Musumeche, New Iberia, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 9/20/2026 #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens FO 9/28/2026
Jefferson Parish: 2 reports 2 sites
1. Nancy Newfield, Metairie, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens FO 9/8/2026 LO 9/8/2026
2. Lisa Pouwels Naquin, Marrero, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/12/2026
Lafayette Parish: 4 reports 3 sites
1. Paul & Ashleigh Conover, Lafayette, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/29/2026 (banded returnee) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M FO 8/31/2026
2. Toddy Guidry, Lafayette, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im F FO 9/7/2026
3. Jack and Rose Must, Milton, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 8/20/2026
Lafourche Parish: 8 reports 3 sites
1. Tom and Rita Shaddock, Thibodaux, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/25/2026
2. Delaina LeBlanc & Jed Pitre, Thibodaux, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad F FO 7/31/2026 #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M OBS 8/23/2026 #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M OBS 8/23/2026 #4 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F OBS 8/23/2026
3. John Conover, Thibodaux, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 8/21/2026 LO 8/21/2026 #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad F FO 9/3/2026 (banded returnee) #3 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad F FO 9/3/2026 (Banded returnee)
Rapides Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Becky Townley, Melder, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 8/30/2026 LO 9/3/2026
St. Tammany Parish: 3 reports 3 sites
1. Claire Thomas, Mandeville, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 8/24/2026
2. Nancy Ellington, Pearl River, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 9/6/2026
3. Jenny Alvarado, Madisonville, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Im M FO 9/5/2026
Tangipahoa Parish: 4 reports 3 sites
1. Dan McGehee, Pontchatoula, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/22/2026
2. Jane Patterson, Ponchatoula, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im F FO 9/9/2026 #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 9/16/2026
3. Hammond LSU AgCenter Research Station, Hammond, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M OBS 9/8/2026
Terrebonne Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Diana Meterjean Coupel Bailly, Shriever, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 9/15/2026
West Baton Rouge Parish: 1 report 1 site
1. Nancy and Matt Welborn, Port Allen, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/3/2026 ------------------------------
Date: 9/26/26 11:00 pm From: Charles Lyon via groups.io <lyon5516...> Subject: [labird] Violet-green Swallow
Sent from my iPhone. C Lyon
La-birders,
Melissa and I had an immature Violet-green Swallow at the Yates Tract of the Red-River NWR late this last evening 26 Sept. It was still there with a mixed group of swallows including a couple of Cave Swallows when we left around sunset. They were flying over pool 1 which was being flooded and this is the furthest north pool and near the highway.
Charlie Lyon
Shreveport, LA
Date: 9/21/26 5:27 pm From: Jennifer Outlaw Coulson via groups.io <jenniferocoulson...> Subject: [labird] Date Change for Hearing on Purple Martin housing in Harahan
Dear LABIRD,
I am providing this message on behalf of the Orleans Audubon Society and two of our members, Andrew and Carol Stamm. They are residents of Harahan who keep Purple Martin houses in their backyard. The City of Harahan has a suit against them, claiming that the Purple Martins are a nuisance, in spite of the fact that Harahan has declared itself to be a wild bird sanctuary. The following is an update about an upcoming hearing for the case: DATE CHANGE!!!!!Show Your Support for the Stamms and Purple Martins onNov. 18 at 9:00 a.m. (tentative new date)24th Judicial District Court in Gretna
Located in: Jefferson Parish Government Center
Address: 200 Derbigny St #2100, Gretna, LA 70053
The Stamms appealed their case to the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna, where the case was assigned to Judge Stephen Enright, Jr. A hearing date for pre-trial motions is tentatively set for Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., where the Stamms will attempt to have the case dismissed. Your presence there will show your concern for Purple Martins in Harahan and everywhere.
*Note: This hearing, originally scheduled for September 23rd, has been rescheduled and tentatively moved to November 18th. Please spread the word!*
Since this case is now a national concern due to the possibility of an adverse precedent, the Stamms welcome all supporters to appear at the motion hearing, wearing their Purple Martin t-shirts, if possible, available here:
Date: 9/13/26 6:42 pm From: Evelyn Cooper via groups.io <emcooper34...> Subject: Re: [labird] Cats and birds
My daughter and I witnessed a cat jumping up on the platform bird feeder I
have near the den and grabbed the bird and ran off. I read that cats can
jump six feet or more.There is a stovepipe guard on the pool holding the
feeder but the cat jump right past it landed on the bird. So, my solution
was to raise the feeder higher than the cat can jump. I hope this what you
are asking for.
Evelyn Cooper
Delhi, LA USA
On Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM Nancy L Newfield via groups.io <nancy=
<casacolibri.net...> wrote:
> Missy, et al,
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> I'm not sure what you mean by a solid graphic, but I have witnessed felines
> catching and trying to catch birds, including hummers at feeders and
> flowers . . . this said, I was under the impression that feline issues were
> more or less out of bounds for this list.
>
> NLN
>
> On Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 1:34 PM Missy Bowen via groups.io <missybowen=
> <gmail.com...> wrote:
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> > Anyone have a solid graphic regarding cats as a source of bird death?
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> Nancy L Newfield
> Casa ColibrÃ
> Metairie, Louisiana USA
> <nancy...>
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Date: 9/12/26 4:08 pm From: Paul Conover via groups.io <zoiseaux...> Subject: Re: [labird] Thank you!!!!!! Cats and birds
Jay, Labird,
   Let's stick to the point, which was a reasonable request.
Sincerely,
List Emperor
On 9/12/26 5:18 PM, Jay V Huner wrote:
> Yes cats kill all manner  vertebrate and invertebrate animals! Ever
> thought about the impact of 14 square miles of solar panels in the
> Hineston, Louisiana area will have on the biota there? That’s 10,000
> acres. SpaceX is at least 10 times that foot print.
>
> Did you know that Metairie and Kenner were swamp and marsh when
> Audubon was in New Orleans? That region was a major source of crawfish
> until it was drained for people! Look at all the development in the
> Baton Rouge area and look at CBC data from the 1950s through the 2020s!
>
> Yes control cats! Control developers as well!
>
> Jay Huner
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> *From:* <labird...> <labird...> on behalf of Paul Conover
> via groups.io <zoiseaux...>
> *Sent:* Saturday, September 12, 2026 9:10 AM
> *To:* <labird...> <labird...>
> *Subject:* Re: [labird] Thank you!!!!!! Cats and birds
> CAUTION: This email originated from outside of UL Lafayette. Do not
> click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and
> know the content is safe.
>
>
> Missy,     I know there have been several papers, and much research
> done including on cats wearing cameras. I'm sure a search will pull up
> good stuff written for a popular audience as well. Good luck! I love
> cats...but not irresponsible cat owners...Paul Conover
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Date: 9/12/26 3:18 pm From: Jay V Huner via groups.io <jay.huner1...> Subject: Re: [labird] Thank you!!!!!! Cats and birds
Yes cats kill all manner vertebrate and invertebrate animals! Ever thought about the impact of 14 square miles of solar panels in the Hineston, Louisiana area will have on the biota there? That’s 10,000 acres. SpaceX is at least 10 times that foot print.
Did you know that Metairie and Kenner were swamp and marsh when Audubon was in New Orleans? That region was a major source of crawfish until it was drained for people! Look at all the development in the Baton Rouge area and look at CBC data from the 1950s through the 2020s!
Yes control cats! Control developers as well!
Jay Huner
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From: <labird...> <labird...> on behalf of Paul Conover via groups.io <zoiseaux...>
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2026 9:10 AM
To: <labird...> <labird...>
Subject: Re: [labird] Thank you!!!!!! Cats and birds
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of UL Lafayette. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Missy, I know there have been several papers, and much research done including on cats wearing cameras. I'm sure a search will pull up good stuff written for a popular audience as well. Good luck! I love cats...but not irresponsible cat owners...Paul Conover
Date: 9/12/26 2:10 pm From: Paul Conover via groups.io <zoiseaux...> Subject: Re: [labird] Thank you!!!!!! Cats and birds
Missy,   I know there have been several papers, and much research done including on cats wearing cameras. I'm sure a search will pull up good stuff written for a popular audience as well. Good luck! I love cats...but not irresponsible cat owners...Paul ConoverÂ
Date: 9/12/26 1:41 pm From: Missy Bowen via groups.io <missybowen...> Subject: [labird] Thank you!!!!!! Cats and birds
Much, much appreciated. I'm frantic on another project but am getting a little flaming on FB re cats, and don't have bandwidth to look around mysef. Y'all are very kind. Missy
Date: 9/12/26 12:00 pm From: Nancy L Newfield via groups.io <nancy...> Subject: Re: [labird] Cats and birds
Missy, et al,
I'm not sure what you mean by a solid graphic, but I have witnessed felines
catching and trying to catch birds, including hummers at feeders and
flowers . . . this said, I was under the impression that feline issues were
more or less out of bounds for this list.
NLN
On Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 1:34 PM Missy Bowen via groups.io <missybowen=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Anyone have a solid graphic regarding cats as a source of bird death?
>
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Nancy L Newfield
Casa ColibrÃ
Metairie, Louisiana USA
<nancy...>
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