Aug 31, 2023

Louisiana Trip, V

 Day 5-6: Joyce Wildlife Management Area, Wickliffe Park, Horseshoe Lake

  • Began birding on the drive back.
  • Considered birding Grand Isle on the way out (sort of wish I had).
  • Joyce WMA Highlights: The swamp walk was shorter than I thought it would be. Saw no new birds but heard another barred owl.




  • Cut across tips of Kentucky and Illinois. Was hoping to make a decent stop in each state but some storms kept me moving.
  • Originally planned to camp at Horseshoe Lake in Illinois but ended up going to Missouri and nabbing a few hours of sleep.


This phoebe in Illinois found a handy little perch to flycatch from.