Monthly bird walks guided by experienced birders are held the first Saturday of each month at the Bluebonnet Swamp and Nature Center, located at 10503 North Oak Hills Parkway, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Click here for a map
No registration required. Bring your own binoculars. Meet in the parking lot at 7:00 am. $3 park admission fee.
Quarterly bird walks will be held on second Saturdays January 11, April 12, July 12, and October 11, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to about 11:30. These "Walks with Audubon" will take place at the Oakley Plantation, Audubon Historic Site, in St. Francisville, LA. Standard entrance fee of $5.00 per person will apply. The walks are led by experienced birders. Emails will be sent out ahead of time as reminder. (See below about joining our mailing list).
Beginning in January 2024, BR Audubon monhtly programs will be held on the last Wednesday of the month (Jan-May, Sept-Dec) in room 102 at the Main Goodwood library in Baton Rouge. The programs are also offered via Zoom. Links to register for the Zoom programs will be sent to our email list and to the LABIRD email list. The program recordings will be stored on our YouTube channel Check back here for month-specific info!
2025 Programs
PROGRAM TITLE: The Mysterious Nighthawk
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Rob Dobbs with the LA Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries will present results of research on nesting habits of the Common Nighthawk in Louisiana.
PRESENTER: Rob Dobbs with LDWF
LOCATION: East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library on Goodwood Blvd; Room 102 (first floor)
DATE: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
TIME: 7:00 - 8:00 PM (in-person social 6:30-7:00)
Although we encourage everyone to attend in person, we do still offer a virtual option via Zoom.
Click here for the Zoom Registration:
As always, you may view recordings of previous programs on the BRAS YouTube channel.
Title: Birdie Big Year with Tiffany Kersten
Description: Tiffany Kersten didn’t set out to do a Big Year, but after a series of unantipicated and serendipitous events, she suddenly found herself amidst one. As a sexual assault survivor, she spent 2021 traveling to all corners of the country, tallying birds and gifting personal safety alarms to women she met along the way. Her goal was to see 700 species of birds, and to raise awareness of women’s safety in the outdoors. She ended up surpassing her goal and setting a new record, with 726 species. In her presentation, Tiffany will lead us through the fear, empowerment, struggles, and healing that all played vital roles in the personal growth she experienced on this wild adventure.
Program open to the public, but registration is strongly recommended. Click here to register: Eventbrite registration
In order to promote in person participation, there will be no Zoom option for this program and the program will not be recorded.
Date: Thurs May 1, 2025
Time: 7:00pm. In person social 6pm-7pm
Location: New Rouzan Library branch, 2210 Glasgow Ave, Baton Rouge
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The KidsWhoBird club is a club designed for kids aged 9-16 who are interested in learning about birds. Monthly meetings will be held at the EBRP Fairview Library (12910 Old Hammond Highway, Baton Rouge) on Sunday afternoons from 2:30 to 4pm. Dates may vary due to holidays and scheduling but advance notice will be given via email. Weather permitting, field trips to local birding sites will be offered. Please email me at education@braudubon.org to be added to my mailing list to receive specifics about meetings.
Kids may join by sending me a request telling me why they want to join. (If your kid is younger than 9 but really into birds, I may grant an exception). A handwritten request is preferable. Drawings are encouraged. Email to education@braudubon.org. All new members will receive a packet of membership material.
You will be added to the mailing list and emailed information about each meeting directly.
LOCATION: Sunday afternoon once a month at Fairview library in Baton Rouge (field trip locations will vary).
Beginning Birding Classes are held each spring and fall and taught by Jane Patterson, current President and Education chair for Baton Rouge Audubon Society. This class will cover the basics needed to get into birdwatching. We'll talk about binoculars and field guides and how to choose and use them. We'll talk about how to bring birds to your yard where you can see them up close. And we'll talk about how to take your newfound skills into the field.
There are generally two classes in Baton Rouge, both held at Hilltop Arboretum on Highland Road. One will be held in the afternoon and on the evening. Class will consist of a series of 4 lectures with 4 field trips (weather permitting) on the weekend (either Saturday or Sunday) after the class. Please try to attend all 4 classes and field trips.
The Northshore class in Covington will consist of a series of 4 lectures with 4 field trips (weather permitting) immediately following lecture at the same location. Please try to attend all 4 classes and field trips.
There will also be a class offered in Covington in Spring 2025 through the LSU Osher Lifelong Institute system. This is a Backyard Birdwatching class that will consist of 3 lectures and 1 field trip. Check the LSU OLLI web page
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Information about registration for classes will be sent to our mailing list (see info above about how to join) or you may send questions to Education@braudubon.org