How Nature Works: Birds of Louisiana's Barrier Islands

Marbled Godwit. Credit: Rick Leche

Each year, birds from across the continent converge on Louisiana's barrier islands. Birds from the high arctic, western prairies, boreal forest, and coastal Alaska join Louisiana's resident birds in a feast fit for birds of all shapes and sizes. From birds that herd fish to those that probe deep into the mud with sensitive bills, see the diversity of birds and fascinating foraging strategies that reveal the underlying richness of these unique habitats.