The information below is only a subset of AT opportunities available. If you find something on the list and wish to make sure it qualifies for AT, contact Teresa Du Bois. Follow the links below for more information to register or attend the meeting.
Bentsen Birds
January 14, 15, 16, 21, 22,23,28, 29, 30 2022 8:30am to 10:30am (In person)
Location: Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Meet: Park Headquarters, Tram Turnaround
Bring: Binoculars, sunscreen, hat, water, comfortable shoes
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
The early bird gets the worm! Bentsen Rio Grande Valley is home to many bird species that you can only get in the South Texas area. Join us as we take a look at some of our fabulous feathered friends.
Thursday, January 13, 2021 6:00pm
Arroyo Colorado Audobon Society
Harlingen Library
Speaker: Norma Friedrich and Pat Heirs
Subject: Vagrants In Our Area
Field Trip: San Benito Wetlands
(Carpool at 8:00am at Hugh Ramsey)
(non members $5.00 donation)
Saturday, January 15, 2022 (virtual)
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Casa Blanca State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Sydney.blackwell@tpwd.texas.gov
Saturday, January 15, 22, 29, 2022 (virtual)
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Corpus Christi State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
https://www.facebook.com/LakeCorpusChristiStatePark/events/?ref=page_internal
Electric Tram Tour
January 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 2022 2pm to 4pm
Location: Estero Llano Grande
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Especially for those that are less mobile (but open to everyone!), we offer the opportunity to tour the park in electric open Bird Buses. Estero Llano Grande was designed as a walking park, but hiking the trails has often been a hardship or impossible for some park guests. Now you can ride to most areas to see the birds, butterflies, dragonflies, alligators, frogs (and maybe even a bobcat) as well as the lakes, and the wonderful array of trees and shrubs that occur in the park. Great for an after-church outing!
Regular park admission applies – there is no extra charge for the Bird Bus tours. Reservations required.
More December events at Estero Llano Grande State Park can be found on the events listed at Friends of Estero Llano Grande State Park https://www.facebook.com/groups/foelgsp/events
Attracting Birds and Pollinators at Home Webinar
Description AT Interactive
Thursday, January 13, 2022 6:00pm – 7:00pm Central
Whether you have a small or large outdoor space, learn how to make your backyard an inviting refuge for native birds, bees, and butterflies. This presentation will cover how to provide food, water, and shelter in attractive ways to make your backyard a peaceful place to enjoy nature.
Register https://act.audubon.org/a/tx-mlac-attracting-birds-and-pollinators-home-webinar
TMN Tuesday, January 11, 2022 12noon to 1pm
Texas Master Naturalist Program
Join Mary Pearl and Michelle
World Birding Center Birding Tours (In person)
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Dates: January 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29 30 2022
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Join us on unforgettable avian adventure. With over 350 species of birds identified within our park and many of the Valley specialty birds you just can’t see outside of the Rio Grande Valley, our guided bird tours are a must for everyone. Whether you are new to birding and ready to learn your new outdoor obsession or if you are a seasoned and traveled expert with years of experience, this birding tour is sure to be an amazing time. If it’s too hot, and trail conditions permit it, we can bird from a quiet electric tram!
From our famous birding deck that has a record of 115 bird species in a day from one spot overlooking the beautiful wetlands, to the Tropical Area that has Green Jays, Great Kiskadees, Clay-colored Thrushes and has attracted rarities like the Elegant Trogon, Rose-throated Becard, White-throated Thrush, and Crimson-collared Grosbeak.
Free with park admission ($5 for adults, children free), all ages and all skill levels, no pets please. Family-friendly. Meet on the deck just outside the Visitor Center Park Store.
John Yochum
(956) 565-3919
john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov
Bird Walks
January 13, 20, 27 2022 8:30am – 10:30am
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, 714 S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542, USA (map)
Description
Join us for a walk around our grounds as we introduce you to the abundant and varied birds that make our gardens and wetlands home. These 2-hour bird walks start every Tuesday on
Register for a bird walk at our website: www.edinburwbc.org or call to register at (956) 381-9922.
Butterfly and Dragonfly Walks (In person)
Friday, January 14, 21, 28 2022 1:30pm – 2:45pm Central Time
Estero Llano Grande State Parks and World Birding Center 3301 S. International Blvd.
Over 300 butterflies and 100 dragonflies fly in the Valley, usually unnoticed and unappreciated–until now! Join a knowledgeable ranger as we seek out these natural wonders, some unique and found in the United States only in South Texas.
Walk will be at a modest pace over flat terrain – pick the length you’d like to cover – either one mile or two and a half miles.
Call for more information 956-565-3919
Birding 101 (In person)
Dates: January 16 and 27, 2022 9:30am to 11:30am
Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn the basics of birding and what makes birdwatching such a popular hobby. No experience required!
Join us for an introduction into birding as hobby. After an overview of techniques, we will go into the park and dive into the fascinating world of birds. All materials will be supplied, but personal binoculars are encouraged.
Bring: Water, comfortable shoes, weather appropriate clothing; Binoculars are suggested but will be provided.
Meet: Park Headquarters, Tram Turnaround
Registration: Attendance is limited. Call 956-584-9156 or sign up at Park Headquarters to reserve your spot.
Cost: Entry fee is $5 for ages 13 & older and FREE 12 & under (Park entry free with Texas State Park Pass.)
STBCTMN Chapter Meeting (in person)
Mon, January 17, 6pm – 8pm
Where: St. George Orthodox Church, 704 W Sam Houston, Pharr, TX (map)
Speaker TBA
General Agenda
6:00 p.m. Meet and Greet, Social Time
6:30 p.m. Speaker
7:30 p.m. General Meeting
8:00 p.m. Adjourn
Native Tree Tour
Thu, January 20, 2022 10:00am to 11:00am (In person)
Resaca De La Palma Brownsville, TX
Learn about the native trees of South Texas!
Take a casual tour with a ranger to learn about the native trees at Resaca de la Palma State Park!
Meet: At the Visitor’s Center
Bring: Water and please dress appropriately for the weather.
Fee: Included with general admission of $4 per adult, FREE for kids 12 years and younger.
In the event of inclement weather, this program may be canceled.
For more information, please contact the park at (956) 350-2920
ding Center, 714 S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2022 AT 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM CST (Online via zoom)
The Science of Saw-whet Owls
The Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) is one of the most common, and most elusive, predators in our backyards. These diminutive birds of prey migrate by the thousands through New England each year on their way to milder wintering ranges in the southern Appalachians. Join Sean Beckett of the North Branch Nature Center— where researchers have captured and tagged over 600 migrating saw-whet owls in the last seven years — to discover what scientists are learning about the natural history and ecology of this adorable species, and where owls banded in Central Vermont have turned up around the country.
Closed captioning will be available.
To get the login details, please register at https://harriscenter-org.zoom.us/…/tZYkdOivrjotGdct9s6a….
Explore other TPWD opportunities at https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar.