Date: 1/14/26 1:10 pm From: Jennifer Outlaw Coulson via groups.io <jenniferocoulson...> Subject: [labird] Birding Trip to Big Branch NWR this Saturday
Dear LABIRD,
Orleans Audubon Society is leading a trip to Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge in Lacombe this Saturday. All are welcome! Please feel free to share this announcement with anyone who might be interested. *Birding Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge*
*Saturday, January 17* *Time: 8:00 a.m.* Half-day Birding Trip. Meet at Boy Scout Road parking lot. Take Hwy 190 2.7 miles east of Lacombe to Transmitter Rd; turn toward Lake Pontchartrain and drive to T-junction; turn right and go to the second parking lot on the left. *Leaders: Holly Morales* (985) 264-4406, <holly...> and *John Nelson* (504) 258-1009, <johnnygnelsoniv...>
Bring binoculars, field guides, bug spray, rain gear, sunscreen and refreshments. Boots and cell phones may be useful. Snacks and drinks are recommended. Contact the trip leader if you have questions. Any last minute changes will be posted on the events page of the OAS website, so check: https://jjaudubon.net/events/ for updates.
At the discretion of the leader(s) trips will be divided into groups if the number of attendees becomes too large. Please be considerate of others: if you have seen a bird, move out of the way for those behind you.
eBird users: Please share your eBird account email address with the trip leader and the trip leader or designee will keep the trip list to share with participants.
