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Description
Sunset Point is a pleasant small park bordered by woodlots and Lake Pontchartrain. From the turn into the street to the park there are woodlots with a variety of small birds such as Great Crested Flycatcher, Carolina Chickadee, Brown Thrasher, Northern Cardinal and Eastern Towhee.
Into the park itself Loggerhead Shrike is likely year round. In winter the views of the lake area include Lesser Scaup, Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Common Loon and Double-crested Cormorant. A sheltered inlet viewable from the west end of the park is consistently good for Bufflehead in winter.
This site has had rarities such as Black Scoter and Warbling Vireo. Fall through spring are best for possible rarities. It is a pretty park with nice spots for picnic meals and has public restrooms (1). It is open dawn to dusk.
Details
Access
The Sunset Point park is in Mandeville just west of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Follow LA Highway 1087/Monroe Street and turn south onto Massena Street. Follow Massena Street to the park. The park has multiple parking spots. There is no public transportation. The site is best birded by foot. Allow 30 minutes to and hour for the visit.
Terrain and Habitat
Park , Scattered trees and bushes , LakeConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , SpringRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The Mandeville Lakefront is close to and easily visible from the eastern (entrance area) of the area. If you are listing be careful of duplicate observations.
It's a popular spot for picnics and lunchbreaks but neither have much impact on birding the area.