Jun 20, 2026
Broadmoori
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Louisiana
Wetlands, bayous, coasts, birds, and alligators
Louisiana's wildlife experience is shaped by marshes, bayous, river systems, and Gulf Coast habitats, with families likely to find birdlife, reptiles, and rich wetland nature across the state.
Sightings
558
Places
128
Species
289
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Louisiana
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Louisiana.
Jun 19, 2026
Broadmoori
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(c) Elliot Greiner, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 19, 2026
Broadmoori
Photo attribution
(c) Elliot Greiner, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 19, 2026
Broadmoori
Photo attribution
(c) Elliot Greiner, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 19, 2026
Broadmoori
Photo attribution
(c) Elliot Greiner, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Jun 19, 2026
Broadmoori
Photo attribution
(c) Elliot Greiner, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
Image may be shown cropped inside the card frame.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Louisiana.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Louisiana's guide into an actual day out.
Park47 sightings50 species
Louisiana, US
Broadmoor
You might spot Brown Anole, White Ibis, and Duck.
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Park46 sightings50 species
Louisiana, US
Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site
You might spot Heavenly Bamboo, Rio Grande Copper Lily, and Ballmoss.
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Park45 sightings50 species
Louisiana, US
The Gardens of the American Rose Center
You might spot Rough Horsetail, Northern Mockingbird, and Anole.
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Park41 sightings50 species
Louisiana, US
Jackson Street Historic District
You might spot Trumpeter Swan, Lesser Scaup, and Canada Goose.
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Park40 sightings50 species
Louisiana, US
Locust Grove State Historic Site
You might spot Mississippi River Wakerobin and Lyreleaf Sage.
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Zoo30 sightings15 species
Louisiana, US
Alexandria Zoological Park
You might spot African Lion, Jaguar, and American Alligator.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Louisiana
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Louisiana.
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Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Louisiana
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Louisiana.
Birds
Birding in Louisiana
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Louisiana.
179 Sightings90 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Louisiana
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Louisiana.
126 Sightings77 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Louisiana
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Louisiana feel richer.
110 Sightings75 Species
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