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Louisiana's Brown Pelican

Few have the beauty and grace of the Brown Pelican. The endangered species thrives in Louisiana's coastal waters. Queen Bess Island, located in Barataria Bay just east of Grand Isle, is a nesting colony for the Louisiana Brown Pelican.
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Birding

Jefferson is among the best bird watching regions in the nation. Bird enthusiasts will delight in the great number of species that grace the landscape. In fact, Queen Bess Island off the coast of Grand Isle is the nesting site for the once almost extinct brown pelican, Louisiana's state bird.

Another interesting bird sanctuary is that of the purple martin. Year after year, they flock to the beautiful shores of Lake Pontchartrain for their annual nesting ritual. The Expressway Commission has dedicated a location along the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain for observation.

As you explore the walking trails of the Barataria Preserve at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve you will see the Swamp Sparrow, Brown-headed Cow Bird, Boat-tailed Grackle, and Red-winged Black Bird to name a few. For information on birds sighted or to report birds sighted in the Preserve visit http://www.nps.gov/jela/barataria-preserve.htm.

 

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Audubon Nature Institute - Aquarium, IMAX, Insectarium & Zoo
Audubon Nature Institute - Aquarium, IMAX, Insectarium & Zoo
  • 6500 Magazine Street
  • New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Phone: 504-581-4629
  • Region: New Orleans

Walk beneath the vivid Caribbean Reef, marvel at the lush beauty of the Amazon Rainforest and journey the Mississippi River at the Aquarium of the Americas.  Penguins, sting rays, sharks and other MORE >>

Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve
Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve
  • 6588 Barataria Boulevard
  • Marrero, LA 70072
  • Phone: (504) 689-3690
  • Region: Marrero

The Barataria Preserve is one of six sites comprising Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The Barataria Preserve interprets the culture of people, past and present, who settled the MORE >>

Bayou Segnette State Park
Bayou Segnette State Park
  • 7777 Westbank Expressway
  • Westwego, LA 70094
  • Phone: 504-736-7140
  • Region: Westwego

Bayou Segnette State Park offers the best of everything. Just a thirty-minute drive across the Mississippi River from New Orleans, a multitude of recreational opportunities awaits visitors of all MORE >>

Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
  • 110 Frenier Road
  • Laplace, LA 70068
  • Phone: (504) 467-0758
  • Region: Laplace

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Grand Isle State Park
Grand Isle State Park
  • Admiral Craik Drive
  • Grand Isle, LA 70358
  • Phone: 985-787-2559
  • Region: Grand Isle

Grand Isle State Park is 2 miles of beaches with great local fishing; including the last wild beach on Grand Isle. Our pier is the only pier in Louisiana that extends into the Gulf...a 900-foot long MORE >>

Grand Isle Tourist Commission
Grand Isle Tourist Commission
  • 2757 LA Hwy 1
  • Grand Isle, LA 70358
  • Phone: 985-787-2997
  • Region: Grand Isle

Visit Grand Isle...Louisiana's only beachfront!  The unofficial Fishing Rodeo Capital of the U.S.  Home to the Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo.  Come visit our beach, butterfly dome, camp in the MORE >>

Lafreniere Park
Lafreniere Park
  • 3000 Downs Boulevard
  • Metairie, LA 70003
  • Phone: 504-838-4389
  • Region: Metairie

Lafreniere Park is a 155-acre park with several amenities including a 2-mile jogging trail; glass-enclosed room, The Foundation Center, available for meetings, receptions, showers, and parties; 8 MORE >>

Louisiana Tourism Coastal Coalition
Louisiana Tourism Coastal Coalition
  • 1221 Elmwood Park Boulevard
  • Suite 400 - LTCC Office
  • Harahan, LA 70123
  • Phone: (504) 982-6278
  • Region: Jefferson

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Parc des Familles
  • 6101 Leo Kerner Lafitte Parkway
  • Marrero, LA 70072
  • Region: Marrero

Baseball quadraplex, green space; coming 2013-14 environmental study area, lakefront banquet facilities, equestrian center & science museum. MORE >>

Town of Jean Lafitte Tourist Information Center
Town of Jean Lafitte Tourist Information Center
  • 799 Jean Lafitte Boulevard
  • Lafitte, LA 70067
  • Phone: 504-689-2299
  • Region: Lafitte

Nature study park, state Fisheries Museum, Swamp Tours, and independent fishing charter companies and lodging.  Information on the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve MORE >>

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Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program


Important Migratory Pathways of Louisiana

BTNEP offers detailed information and studies on Louisiana migratory pathways, birding, information on coast line recession and Louisiana estuaries.
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Purple Martin


Purple Majesty

Purple Martins flock annually April-July to a most unusual place...the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge! These migratory birds flock each year to this location to roost each evening after a day of training their young
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In Our Marshes


Yellow Warbler

Migratory songbirds that spend part of their journey in marsh habitats include northern waterthrush, yellow warblers, common yellow-throats, and indigo buntings.

Photo courtesy of Wylie Barrow
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Upcoming Events

Uncle Sam Jam Lafreniere Park Music & Fireworks

Bring your blankets and chairs.  Food & beverage vendors available (NO
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Bucktown Bash & Blessing of the Fleet

Blessing of the Fleet, a tradition in Lake Pontchartrain returns this July 4th a
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Tour de Jefferson Bike Ride

Family-friendly bike ride through Bayou Segnette State Park.  End of the ri
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Video/Photo Tour

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Click here to launch our Video/Photo Tour and view all that Jefferson Parish has to offer.