Beschrijving
Fairview-Riverside State Park is largely open oak and pine stands much of which is used for the campground. There are wooded areas near the riverside and around the Otis House on site. On the river side there is a boardwalk for river observations and another boardwalk nature trail through riverside wetlands. The nature trail can be good for Prothonotary Warbler during spring and summer breeding season. Swamp Sparrow and White-throated Sparrow are common on the nature trail in winter. Osprey may be observed all year.
This site has a nice variety of habitats, excellent parking and is relatively accessible. While not as productive overall as some other nearby the area can attract a good range of species.
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Toegang
Fairview-Riverside State Park is located at 119 Fairview Drive in Madisonville, Louisiana and is accessed from LLA 22/Emerald Drive. The turn is well marked but can be easily missed and traffic can be heavy on LA 22. There is a fee for for day use. The entrance station is open 8:00 AM to 5:00PM. Entry is free for people over 62. There is no public transportation to get tot the park. Press P on the map for directions.
Birding the park is best done by to walking the river front, nature trail and Otis House grounds. The rest of the park can be birded by car. Respect the privacy of any campers present. Allow one to two hours to cover all sections.
Terrein en leefgebied
Bos , Wetland , Rivier , ParkOmstandigheden
VlakRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
NeeWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
Voorjaarstrek , Najaarstrek , WinterRoute
Verharde weg , Breed padZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voet , AutoVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
This is an easy spot to add to a birding route through southeast Louisiana. Like many coastal Louisiana locations migration can be productive. Fairview regularly has Pine Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Orange-crowned Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler and Yellow-throated Warbler are frequently present. Northern Parula and Prothonotary Warbler nest here. Notably Limpkin sightings are becoming more frequent.

