Fall Birdwatching at Fontainebleau State Park

Schedule

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am

UTC-05:00
Location

Fontainebleau State Park | Mandeville, LA

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Saturday, October 10th 8:00am
Fontainebleau State Park
Meet by the Splash Pad
Join Pelican Park Naturalist Alex Landry for a guided bird walk at Fontainebleau State Park. All experience levels are welcome! Discover how to spot and identify birds while exploring the park’s diverse habitats. This program is free; there is a $3 fee to enter Fontainebleau State Park.
To prepare for this walk, Alex will be teaching a Basics of Birdwatching class at the Slidell Library on Thursday, October 8th. Find the details here: https://pelicanpark.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3465
Vortex Optics binoculars are available for participants thanks to a generous donation from Sport Optics! Sunscreen, water, hiking shoes, and a hat are recommended for the field trip.
Accessibility:
The field trip will take place on flat ground covered in grass or hard packed mud as well as a sandy beach. Fontainebleau State Park has an all-terrain wheelchair available to rent on a first come, first serve basis. Restrooms are accessible. The parking lot is paved with designated handicap spots. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any accessibility concerns you may have. We are happy to accommodate you to the best of our ability!
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Where is it happening?

Fontainebleau State Park, 62883 Highway 1089,Mandeville, Louisiana, United States

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