Migratory Bird Walk to be held at Tuten Park on Sunday

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On Sunday, April 24 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., a Tuten Park Migratory Bird Walk will take place. Bring your binoculars to this guided bird walk to learn about our spring migrant songbirds that can be seen at Tuten Park. For reservations, please sign up online (bit.ly/tutenmbd16) or contact Irvin Louque at 491-8770 or irvin.louque@cityoflc.us

After their epic 600 mile flight across the Gulf of Mexico, migratory songbirds seek food and shelter in Tuten Park and other woodland habitats across the Gulf Coast, before continuing their journey to the rest of the United States and Canada. Many of the most colorful songbirds we enjoy are among this group of birds. Songbirds rely on fruits, seeds, and insects to refuel during their journey.

Attend this bird walk to learn more about the habitats these songbirds need, the foods they eat, what you can do to provide habitat for migratory songbirds, and the locations in Southwest Louisiana where you can observe them.

You can find out more information about the park at the Tuten Park website: www.cityoflakecharles.com/tutenpark. Like and follow the Friends of Tuten Park on Facebook to keep up to date with this and future events: facebook.com/friendsoftutenpark.

About Friends of Tuten Park.

Friends of Tuten Park consists of private citizens committed to the mission and support of Tuten Park. The Friends of Tuten Park strive to restore and preserve habitat for wildlife, provide interpretive and educational programs to the community, and create support in the extended community for conservation opportunities. Any interested person, organization, or school who supports the mission of the Friends of Tuten Park is encouraged to join.