CRAZY Spring Migration Birding in Louisiana

Join Derek as he explores Grand Isle, the only inhabited barrier island in Louisiana, during spring migration in April. The island is currently full of colorful warblers and other migrants, which makes birding any part of the island exciting.
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[@barbaracole709]

What an awesome assortment of birds you found! I love the sleepy indigo bunting! Thanks for another great video!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

He was one of my favorites! I have about 5 minutes of video of him being sleepy, haha.

[@StefanoIaniro]

The Warbler Whisperer! Haha, so many great birds. What an awesome outing!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Haha, thanks, man! It was a fun day.

[@everettwery]

Awesome video! Loved the common nighthawk shot.

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Thanks! It was a nice surprise. Since then I’ve been seeing more of them during the day. I think it’s since they’re preparing for nesting season.

[@naturewithgabe]

good stuff. I am already missing migration, even though it's not completely over.

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Same. Definitely in the post-migration lull at the moment in south LA.

[@Xellros]

Hmm.. Awesome video. Is Grand Isle any good in early August? Or is it mostly just in spring?

[@BadgerlandBirding]

It’s good all year, but for different species in different areas of the island. I haven’t gotten out to look for warblers or really any other woodland migrants yet in the fall but should have the opportunity to this year.

[@suzettecalleja3122]

I shared this with my friends in Louisiana.

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Awesome, thanks!

[@birdman5223]

Crazy good stuff👍🏻👍🏻😱

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Thanks! I was amazed at how many different colorful species were packed into the forests.

[@gailjohnson1205]

Your videos are so enjoyable and informative. Thanks for doing them.

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevedillinger653]

Thanks for the video. I have always wanted to check out Grand Isle. But I can't ever pull myself away from Sabine Woods. The day you were at Grand Isle we had 24 warbler species at Sabine. I also shoot birding video, so I can wholeheartedly recommend it if you ever return to the Upper Texas coast in the spring.

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Sabine Woods in Texas? Hope you got the Sulfur-bellies flycatcher when it was there :) I’m a big fan of Peveto too

[@stevedillinger653]

@@BadgerlandBirding I didn't see it the last time it was reported. But I saw it there about 15 years ago. I like Peveto but have never had a good day there. When it's good there, it's usually even better at Sabine. Someday I'll put some of my hours and hours of Sabine video online. I think you would like it.

[@Chris.Bentley.Wildlife]

Exactly what I wanted to see! Incredible video!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Was just about to send you the link in the comments! Glad you found it 👍

[@TheDarktater]

Everything seemed to have made it to Minnesota last week. Yellow Warbler, Black and White Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, Rose Breasted Grosbeak, Indigo Bunting, Yellow Rumped Warbler, and the Scarlet Tanager. The Grosbeaks and the Bunting have nested nearby, they are on the feeder multiple times a day. I love spring!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Nice! May even be some of the same individual birds shown here!

[@Happywife226]

Those are beautiful birds. Not easy to take video of them as they move so quick. But you’re so good for doing so. Thanks for sharing.

[@BadgerlandBirding]

That’s so true. Normally I don’t even bring my tripod when shooting warbler videos but was able to get some this day.

[@davidlong1786]

I noticed a Red Knot in the video was tagged. Is that common for all species there or for just some?

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Yup! That group had a bunch of tagged birds. The Green flags are birds that were tagged in Grand Isle. They’ve been a focus species for a bunch of studies down here because of their long distance migration and population decline. I’ll be doing more videos about the research soon. Other species that are banded around here are Reddish Egret, Royal Tern, Least Tern, American Oystercatcher, Wilson’s Plover, Snowy Plover, Piping Plover, Black Skimmer, and the occasional Sandering to name a few.

[@BadgerlandBirding]

So the tagging is mostly for species that scientists have a particular interest in, not all species.

[@Oltoir]

@@BadgerlandBirding have you tried to get enough pictures to get the banding info so you can report it? That was done locally here with a ring-billed gull and they inadvertently discovered the oldest one yet!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

@@Oltoir yup! I actually ended up working with the organizations doing the bird banding after reporting one and I’ll be doing a video on the banding process for the Knots and their research 👍

[@kateclark7250]

Such an amazing place! Thanks for the wonderful visit!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Thanks for watching!

[@Uncagethewild]

Awesome wildlife totally different for me, loved the hooded warbler, blue winged warbler, veery,blue grosbeak, indigo bunting specially 😍😍😍 Greetings from India 🇮🇳 Stay connected and safe 🤝💐👍

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Greetings! Thanks for watching!

[@VanessaG1229]

Fantastic video! Makes me wish I had more time to bird watch. The warblers will be gone before I know it!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

So true! They come and go so fast.

[@3coins.]

I have all kinds of birds in my yard today 0:58

[@cindymillford1705]

I love your videos! I'm headed to NH next month... Hope to see lots of new birds!!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Thanks! Have a fun trip! 👍 hope you see some cool stuff!

[@Oltoir]

Awesome variety down there! It's so neat to have seen almost all of what you just showed locally here, knowing a thousand miles to your north. Always amazes me just how far these birds fly each year

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Yeah! Migration is an insane process.

[@YvonneSebastian1980]

Wow nice day you had! Thanks for sharing ☮️

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Thanks for watching!

[@bopyranks]

Nice video as usual. I've not seen some of the birds in this video but the worm eating warbler especially remains my nemesis bird.

[@MsDee_777]

I just love , your love, for these birds 🐦💗

[@BadgerlandBirding]

[@reptiledysfunction5512]

Nice! Those Red Knots were super nice!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Love their breeding colors!

[@WarblerRidge]

Wow. Warblers just flitting around on the pathway. That’s so cool. I suddenly find myself wanting to move to Grand Isle :-) Great video. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Thanks for watching! It was a great day.

[@mr1pearl]

What a variety thanks for sharing!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Thanks for watching!

[@human18181]

It fascinates me how you can identify all those different species

[@SkyeRoyal]

Love your videos guys.

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Thanks so much!

[@anthonyleatherwood]

This Is Awesome!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Thanks!

[@StellarLimpkin]

I miss all the warblers...

[@tracyreaume6451]

Beautiful indeed!