Date: 6/3/26 10:35 am From: Jane Patterson via groups.io <seejanebird...> Subject: [labird] Black Birders Week bird walk June 20, 2026
Hello BR Audubon members and LABirders!
Baton Rouge Audubon will be sponsoring a bird walk to honor Black Birders Week on June 20, 2026 at Tickfaw State Park. Registration is not required but is helpful and you may register by sending an email to <education...> let us know you're coming.
Black Birders Week events have occurred since 2020 and are usually held the last week of May. Unfortunately, that timeframe was not available for us, so ours will be held on June 20. Since this means summer heat, this will be an early event! We will meet at Tickfaw State Park at 8:00 am in the Nature Center parking lot. The walk will last about 2 hours. I will have binoculars to loan out and give a short lesson on using them. We'll walk on the boardwalks. It's fairly shady but not as much as it used to be since hurricane Ida. Be prepared for sun, bugs, and be sure to bring water. If you are 62 and older, entry to the park is free. If you're under 62, we will cover your admission. Families are welcome, but it's best of kids are 9 and older to handle binoculars and also have a longer attention span.
Please share with friends who might be interested in learning more about the birds around us!
