The annual Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration will take place throughout the town of Grand Isle.

"After a long flight across the Gulf of Mexico, migrating birds flock to Grand Isle to rest after their difficult journey. The island has become one of the best places in the world to see the variety of species flying north in the spring and back south in the fall," said Grand Isle Mayor David Camardelle. "The Migratory Bird Festival not only celebrates their arrival to Grand Isle but provides easy viewing access to visitors."

Schedule of Events

April 14, 2023

3:00pm: Queen Bess Rookery Boat Tour – LDWLF – (5 passengers)
Cost: Free

4:00pm: Tour of the Grand Isle State Park – Guides Joelle Finely and Ken Harris (25 participants)
Cost: $10.00

4:00pm: Landry/LeBlanc Tract & Grilletta Tracts with Seth Blitch
Cost: $10.00

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm: Evening Twitters – on Post Lane, sip on a glass of wine, bottle of beer, or soft drink and nibble on finger foods while enjoying the evening sounds of the songbirds as they settle in for the night in the maritime forest. Meet the guides for the tours and talk with locals who welcome you to their yards. Social sponsored by the Grand Isle Community Development Team.
Cost: Free

April 15, 2023

7:00 am: Queen Bess Rookery Boat Tour – LDWLF (5 passengers).
Cost: Free

7:00 am: Tour the Landry/LeBlanc Tract, Seth Blitch – (25 participants)
Cost: $ 10.00

8:00 am: Tour the Grand Isle State Park with Joelle Finely and Ken Harris – (25 participants)
Cost: $ 10.00

9:00 am: Tour Elmer’s Island Road and Shoreline with Kathy Rhodes (25 participants)
Cost: $ 10.00

10:00 am: Tour Cox Fields (Formerly Exxon) with Joelle Finley and Ken Harris – (25 participants)
Cost: $ 10.00

10:00 am: Queen Bess Rookery Boat Tour – LDWLF (5 passengers).
Cost: Free

11:00 am: Tour the Grilletta Tract with Seth Blitch (25 participants).
Cost: $10.00

12:00 pm: Lunch Break – Birders are encouraged to support the delis and restaurants as the island strives to rebuild. Thank you!

1:00 pm: Guest Speaker: Erik Johnson, LA Audubon Society, Topic: Humming Birds and Habitat – GI School
Cost: Free

2:00 pm: Queen Bess Rookery Boat Tour – LDWLF (5 passengers).
Cost: Free

2:00 pm: Photography with George Ritchie (12 participants) Landry/LeBlanc Tract & Grilletta Tracts with Seth Blitch (25 participants)
Cost: $20.00

3:00 pm: Tour Cox Fields (Formerly Exxon) with Joelle Finley and Ken Harris. (25 participants)
Cost: $10.00

3:00 pm: Queen Bess Rookery Boat Tour – LDWLF (5 passengers).

3:30 pm: Kayak Tour of Marshes off Ludwig Lane
Cost: $20.00

3:30 pm: Tour the Grilletta/LOSCO/Wellman-Baus Tract with Seth Blitch
Cost: $10.00

Date: April 14-15, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Grand Isle, LA 70358.

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