Host: International Crane Foundation

Location: White Lake Conservation Area Bird and Nature Trail, 15728 LA-91, Gueydan, LA 70542

Join the ICF for morning bird walks at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area in Gueydan, Louisiana! Meet in the parking area at the White Lake Birding Trail at 9 a.m. The group will walk around the trail to explore the birds local to the marshes of south Louisiana and hopefully see some of the local specialties like Limpkins, Great Kiskadees, and Vermilion Flycatchers. If we're lucky, we may be able to see an endangered Whooping Crane . Dress for the weather, bring bug spray and sun protection, and walking shoes or boots.

All participants ages 18 and older must have a Louisiana Wildlife Management Area Access Permit purchased prior to the Whooper Walk. Either annual permits ($20) or five-day permits ($5) can be purchased at louisianaoutdoors.com or any hunting/fishing license vendor. Each participant must also fill outa free Self-Clearing Permit either upon arrival or up to 24 hours before arriving to the walk.

Additional walk dates: Nov. 7, Dec 12, Jan. 30, Feb.13, and Mar. 13