Bird Island
Ochsner Island, more commonly known as Bird Island, has been a part of Audubon Park for over a century. Bird Island sits in the center of Audubon Park Lagoon. Species of birds found on Bird Island include Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets, Cattle Egrets, Little Blue Heron, Tri-colored heron, Black-crowned Night Heron, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Double-crested Cormorant and Anhinga.
Birds on Ochsner Island
Learn more about the wonderful and wild birds that call Audubon Park home.
The Canopy of Audubon Park
Trees
Audubon Park is home to over 2,000 trees, over half of which are native Live Oaks. This canopy provides numerous benefits including improved air quality, reduced heat islands, rainwater absorption, carbon storage, and wildlife habitats. One mature live oak tree annually intercepts 880 cubic feet of stormwater, removes six pounds of pollutants, and sequesters 227 pounds of carbon.
The diverse species of trees in Audubon Park provide habitats and food for insects, birds and mammals. In tree plantings and landscaping, native species are prioritized in Audubon Park. Trees such as Southern Magnolia and Black Tupelo provide fruits for a wide variety of bird species.
