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Blue Goose Trail - Sabine National Wildlife Refuge

Louisiana  >  United States

One mile out and back trail. Fresh and intermediate marsh habitat that historically has hosted 225 species.

Ajouté* par Kindred Hodge
Dernière actualisation 11 mars 2026
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Description

The Blue Goose Trail is a one mile out and back trail in Sabine National Wildlife Refuge. The trail parallels Shell Canal and includes open marsh viewing as well as scattered small stands of shrubs and trees. It begins with open marsh and ends with good views of marsh and Calcasieu Lake.

The wooded and shrubby habitats have produced 27 warbler species and 14 sparrow species, especially in spring and fall. Seaside Sparrow may be found year round. Lingering migrants often are around all winter. Eastern Phoebe and Vermilion Flycatcher may be present in winter. Eastern Kingbird is frequent in summer.

Marsh and lake can have up to 18 species of ducks and geese in winter. Other specialties include 23 species of shorebirds and 16 species of gulls and terns. Clapper Rail, Willet, Laughing Gull, Forster's Tern are frequently seen. Both Double-crested Cormorant and Neotropic Cormorant are present. Roseate Spoonbill can be observed most likely October through March.

Aside from the bird and habitat variety the accessible paved trail, adequate parking and comfort station make this an easy stop for almost any birder.

Détails

Accès

The Blue Goose Trail is located 7.5 miles south of Hackberry, Louisiana on LA 27. The location is well marked and has adequate paved parking. There is no public transportation and is best accessed by motor vehicle. Press P on the map for directions.

The trail is flat, paved and accessible. Vehicles, including bicycles, are not allowed on the trail but the short easy walk encourages frequent pauses and observe carefully. Allow 30 minutes to an hour on average for a visit.

Terrain et Habitat

Arbres et buissons disséminés , Lac , Zone humide , Roselière

Conditions

Plat , Paysage ouvert

Boucle

Non

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Saison idéale pour observer

Printemps , Hiver , Automne

Meilleure période pour une visite

Migration printanière , Migration automnale , Hiver

Itinéraire

Sentier large

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied , Fauteuil roulant

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

Informations supplémentaires

This trail is located on the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road, a 180 mile loop through Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes that encompasses Lousiana's richest birding areas. It probably should be included as part of a longer trip that includes the coast and inland prairies. There are multiple good sites and this area produces more rarities than any other part of Louisiana.

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