Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is excited to bring back Migratory Bird Fest and Birdathon 2021, after a short break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year we celebrate Migratory Birds while social distancing—through a Birdathon and virtual events. This three-week event will consist of virtual workshops, guest lectures, virtual bird tours, contests, and competition. Check the…

The COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives in myriad ways, but it had a silver lining in that many people spent far more time looking for birds in their home environment. Presenter Martin Reid will discuss how the pandemic revealed the rich birdlife outside an apartment in the hospital district of northwestern San Antonio.  Approved for…

Register to Hear Migratory Bird Fest Keynote Speaker Katie Fallon's Presentation about Cerulean Warblers 3/27 @ 6 PM| Zoom | $5 | Registration Required Register here Katie Fallon is the author of the nonfiction books Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird (2020, 2017) and Cerulean Blues: A Personal Search for a Vanishing Songbird (2011), as well as two…

Attend this training session to learn how to use iNat for recording bird casualties collected during our Bird Strike Surveys in downtown San Antonio April 19 - May 7. Please register in advance here.

Now is the time to gather your team and register for the 25th Annual Birding Classic! The event will continue with the pandemic-friendly rules developed last fall. So, gather your friends, family, fellow bird or nature club members, and colleagues to join your team for the 2021 Birding Classic! Registration deadline: April 1 Tournament Dates: April 15 -…

Survey Protocol Training with Patsy Inglet, Bexar Audubon Society Lights Out San Antonio Project Leader. Register in advance here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Join us as Wendy Leonard of San Antonio Parks & Rec Natural Areas discusses new and exciting park updates, including a new park opening on the north side. She will also talk about the different Natural Areas and the best places to go to see local flora and fauna this spring, especially for the City…

Join us for Texas author Julie Beever's program about "A House for Wren," the children's book she wrote to help kids learn about the nesting habits of real-life birds and to introduce young readers to the lifelong love of birding. The link for the program will be available later.

Julie Beever will discuss her newly released children’s book, A House for Wren, written for the “young and young at heart.” A unique introduction to birdwatching for young birding enthusiasts, this story contains factual information about the nesting habits of real-life birds and introduces young readers to the lifelong love of birding. Online presentation with Zoom.

Join Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas Master Naturalists, the Nature Conservancy, the Audubon Society, and many others in a fun challenge to see which city can document the most species during April 30 - May 3. It is easy to participate by joining an event or making observations on your own using  iNaturalist. Sign up…