Peveto Woods Bird & Butterfly Sanctuary
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The Peveto Woods Bird & Butterfly Sanctuary (formerly known as Hollyman-Sheeley Sanctuary)[1] is a 40-acre Sanctuary that is reserved and maintained by the Baton Rouge Audubon Society. It is located on the Creole Nature Trail.
As many as two million birds use the sanctuary each year.
Scientists from the University of Southern Mississippi have used the sanctuary as a site for research on migrant songbirds since 1984.
LA 82, 8.5 miles west of LA 27/LA 82 intersection
Found directly at the center of the Trans-Gulf migration path on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, Peveto Woods is a chenier habitat ecologically vital to a wide range of both birds and butterflies.
History
In August 1984, through the generosity of Mr. Robert W. Holleyman of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Dr. Carlton Sheely, III, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the first tract of six acres was purchased. Several small parcels were added in the following two years.[2]
In July 1989, the Henshaw Sanctuary was created with the sale and donation of the unsold portions of the subdivision by Mr. H. Marsh Henshaw, III, of Sulphur. Subsequent additions of several undeveloped lots came in August 1990 and February 1992.[2]
In 1993, 27 acres were added on the north side reaching up to La. Hwy. 82.[2]
In 1994, one of the sand pits was filled in and replanted about six acres with 1,600 live oak seedlings.[2]
Restoration projects of various kinds are ongoing.
Activities
- Birdwatching
- Butterfly observation
- Nature photography