Local Bird Breeding Season Winding Down As Shift to Fall Migration Begins
We're in the seasonal crossover period. This is the stretch of the year when wildlife rehabilitation gets especially complicated. In late spring and early summer, the work is heavily focused on baby birds, nestlings, fledglings, ducklings, and young birds separated from parents. By fall, more cases involve migration-related problems, including window strikes, cat attacks, exhaustion, dehydration, storm displacement, and vehicle collisions. In early August, both are happening
For The Birds
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Fall Hummingbird Migration in South Louisiana - Timing Tips and What to Do If Injured
The fall movement starts earlier than many people think. By the time September feels like “migration season,” some adult males have already left. That tiny green flash at the feeder in September might be a bird on a serious journey. In South Louisiana, hummingbird season doesn’t end when summer starts to fade. In many backyards, that’s when things get really interesting. South Louisiana sits in a sweet spot for migrating birds. It has warm weather, blooming plants, wooded n
For The Birds
3 days ago
House Finch Nesting Habits in South Louisiana - What to Know
A tiny nest in your front door wreath can turn a normal day into a bird emergency, especially when the parents seem to vanish. House Finches are comfortable around people, and they’ll build nests in places that feel surprisingly close to home, like porch decorations, hanging baskets, and exposed rafters under carports. The good news is that most of these nests are not abandoned. House Finch parents are usually nearby, watching, feeding, and waiting for a quiet moment to ret
For The Birds
4 days ago
For The Birds of Acadiana 2026 Mid-year Impact Report*
At the halfway point of the year, the numbers tell a clear story: more birds are coming through the doors, more species are being represented, and the work of avian wildlife rehabilitation is reaching greater heights.
For The Birds
Jul 29
Carolina Wrens in Louisiana: Trust Their Parenting, Protect Their Nests
A tiny nest in a porch wreath can cause a very big worry. One day the adult wrens are slipping in and out with insects. The next day, the nest seems quiet. No parent is sitting there. The babies are alone. It is easy to think, “I think the parents have abandoned the nest. ”With Carolina Wrens, that is rarely true.
For The Birds
Jul 24
Why Fewer Qualified Bird Rehabilitators Protect More Birds
For The Birds of Acadiana’s position reflects a hard truth in wildlife care: quality over quantity protects more birds in the long run. A smaller group of highly qualified avian rehabilitators can produce better outcomes than a much larger group without the skill, oversight, or facilities to do the work safely.
For The Birds
Jul 23
Mississippi Kites in Louisiana: Small Hawk, Big Sky, and a Few Surprising Snacks
Mississippi kites bring a special kind of summer energy to Louisiana. They are elegant but scrappy, small but bold, and graceful enough to make eating a bug in midair look like ballet with snacks.
Their story connects river country, long migration routes, leafy neighborhoods, and warm skies full of insects. They nest above busy human lives, whistle from treetops, defend their young with surprising nerve, and vanish south when the season turns.
For The Birds
Jul 23
