Canyon Lake Madrone Trail Bird Walk

Canyon Lake Madrone Trail Monday | February 13 | 8:30 AM Leader: Lynn Thompson ([email protected]) Description: Join Comal County Birder Lynn Thompson on Monday, Feb. 13 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM for a bird walk at Canyon Lake. We will meet at the Brookshire Brothers store, 18275 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 at 8:30…

BAS Monthly Meeting February 22, 2023

BAS Monthly Meeting February 22, 2023 | 6:30 PM In person meeting at Alamo Colleges District Conference Room  2222 N. Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78215 Or Via Zoom Lights Out: Safer Skies for Migrating Birds Dr. Tania Homayoun, Statewide Ornithologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife   Collision with buildings and glass is a significant cause…

Phil Hardberger Park Bird Walk

Phil Hardberger Park Bird Walk Saturday | February 25 | 8:00 to 10:00 AM Leaders: Patsy Kuentz and Lora Reynolds Join us at the Urban Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Highway, for a bird walk led by Patsy Kuentz and Lora Reynolds of the Bexar and San Antonio Audubon Societies. In this program, you will…

Lights Out for Spring Migration Starts

We encourage everyone to turn off non-essential lights at night from 11 pm – 6 am during the full fall and spring migration periods, and where conflicts apply, prioritize lights out during the critical peak migration periods. BirdCast tools by Cornell Lab of Ornithology inform us when increased migration traffic will happen in your area. Stay informed…

Purple Martin Workshop at Herff Farm, Boerne

How to be a Successful Purple Martin Landlord Representatives from Bexar Audubon, including Purple Martin expert Allison Hayne, will present an overview of Purple Martin migration, general behavior, and the basics of Purple Martin housing, including design, cleaning, monitoring and protection from predators and invasive species. The Purple Martin house at Herff Farm will be used…

$15.00

Max Starcke Park, Seguin Bird Walk

Max Starcke Park, Seguin Sunday | March 5 | 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM Leaders: Karen and Sperry Wilson (512/217-0065) Description:  Karen and Sperry Wilson will be our leaders at Max Starcke Park, 1400 South Guadalupe Street in Sequin. The park is located along the scenic Guadalupe River and used to be a pecan orchard.…

Golden-cheeked Warbler Surveys Begin

Golden-cheeked warbler (GCW) (Setophaga chrysoparia) point count surveys will be conducted at six survey sites in the Southernmost Edwards Plateau, which is designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by the National Audubon Society. Sites include Maverick Ranch, Friedrich Wilderness Park, Government Canyon State Natural Area, Eisenhower Park, Bracken Cave Preserve, and Albert and Bessie Kronkosky…

BAS Monthly Meeting

Dr. Roger Lederer will present a program based on his book, "Beaks, Bones, and Birdsongs" and you can attend in person at Alamo Colleges District,  2222 N. Alamo Street or via Zoom.

Migratory Bird Fest at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center

Migratory Bird Fest 2023 will take place Saturday, March 25 from 9am-1pm at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is excited to bring back Migratory Bird Fest as we kick off spring migration with a free community festival filled with live birds and animals, games, crafts, vendors, native plant sales, food trucks, pollinator walks and…