The Fly in December 2009

Here are two photos taken in December of 2009. They show the level of the Mississippi River at that time. I took photographs from the same locations with the River water much higher.

The Fly along the Mississippi River

With all the news about the rising level of the Mississippi River, I thought I should revisit The Butterfly (aka The Fly). It is located behind Audubon Park, adjacent to the Mississippi River. When I arrived I immediately noticed that other people had the same exact idea. Besides it was a beautiful sunny spring afternoon.

Final Photos from the Fly

Here are a few more shots taken from the shelter.

A View of the Mississippi River

To the right of the landing is a sidewalk with benches and lampposts. I walked on over to sheltered spot at the other end. There are benches inside it.

The Landing

Previously I posted photos of the landing in Westwego. Here is the landing on the New Orleans’ side of the Mississippi River. The little building has information about a boat trip from the “Audubon Zoo” to/from “Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.”













Lazy River Landing in Westwego

Large Fields

A panorama of photos show how large the fields are. The sidewalk continues to an area of parking near the Mississippi River. A semi-circle road includes several areas of parking.

The Fly

This area between the zoo and the Mississippi River is known as The Butterfly or The Fly. Is a popular place for picnics, sports and general recreation. I've included some shots showing the levee to the left and right.

Tracks behind Audubon Zoo

While exploring an area behind Audubon Zoo, I came upon an back entrance to the Swamp area. A sidewalk runs from the this entrance across railroad track, up the levee and towards the Mississippi River. The booth was no open however.