Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration Schedule of Events

Saturday April 23, 2022

*Headquarters and Registration: Jo-Bob’s Conoco, downstairs

Morning Tours:

• 8:00 a.m. Landry/LeBlanc Tract, Seth Blitch
• 8:00 a.m. State Park-Shorebirds $10.00 a person
• 8:30 a.m. Kayak Tour (bring your own kayak) $20.00 a person
• 9:00 a.m. Plants of Grand Isle $10.00 a person
• 9:00 a.m. Photography with George Ritchie $25.00
• 10:00 a.m. Grand Isle History and Old Homes Tour

Lunch & Guest Speaker:

Birders are encouraged to support the delis and restaurants of the island.  Your business is much appreciated by owners and their workers as the island strives to rebuild.

Guest Speaker: Krista Salathe Adams, Founder of the non-profit Purple Martin Conservation Initiative

1:00 P.M. at Ludwig Lane, LA Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries Marine Research Facility-Grand Isle (Middle Building)

Afternoon Tours:

• 2:00 p.m. Elmer’s Island Shorebirds (no fee)
• 2:00 p.m. Photography with George Ritchie $25.00
• 3:00 p.m. Landry/LeBlanc Tract $10.00 a person
• 3:00 p.m. Cox Operators fields
• 3:30 p.m. Kayak Tour (Bring your own kayak) $20.00 a person
• 4:30 p.m. Bird Count at Jo-Bob’s, lite refreshments and door prizes

All day Native Tree Give A Way as long as they last!

Crafters’ Row