Bexar Audubon South Central Texas

Kirchoff Prairie Bird Survey
2022-04-24 07:45 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Don Kirchoff of Kirchoff Prairie Restoration wants to conduct two BirdBioblitz surveys on his property in Wilson County in the first six months of 2022:
Saturday, February 12, 7:45 AM to Noon
Sunday, April 24, 7:45 AM to Noon
The 200-acres site has been divided into 4 sections. Experienced surveyors and inexperienced surveyors who are learning so they can take over this job will be assigned to each section. We will survey for two hours, collect the data in eBird, and share our checklists with KirchoffPRS.
Please SAVE THESE DATES. If you are interested and/or know another birder who might be interested in birding this beautiful prairie property in Wilson County, invite them to come, too.
Please contact Bexar Audubon Education-Engagement Chair Patsy Inglet for questions and to volunteer your time: engagement@bexaraudubon.org
Dress for the field and the weather, bring your binoculars and water, and come on out for great birding and to help this great landowner to monitor the habitat conservation work effectiveness by using the birds as indicators. Light lunch and snacks provided.
Directions to Kirchoff Prairie Restoration Site (the drive is a little over 1 hour from central San Antonio). Google maps will take you to the gate. Come through and park where directed. Call 210/867-7507 if you need further instructions.

Earth Day at Woodlawn Lake
2022-04-23 10:00 - 14:00
Celebrate Earth Day 2022 at Woodlawn Lake on Saturday, April 23 from 10 AM to 2 PM with San Antonio Parks and Recreation! This fun-filled event will feature over 50 environmental organizations (including Bexar Audubon), hands on family activities, free tree adoptions, engaging dance and musical performances, and lots more! Connect with representatives from local organizations whose work focuses on conservation, take a free Fitness in the Park class, and enjoy a healthy treat from one of our food vendors.

BAS March Meeting: Edwards Aquifer
2022-03-23 18:30 - 20:00
Gregg Eckhardt will present an online program about the Edwards Aquifer and San Marcos Springs

Outing to San Marcos Spring Lake
2022-03-13 10:00 - 12:00

Ethnobotany Walk at SABG
2022-03-01 09:00 - 11:00 | San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Ethnobotany walk at San Antonio Botanical Garden with leader Maeve Bassett. Please sign up from Outings page on BAS website.

Birds of Hardberger Park
2022-02-26 09:00 - 10:00
Alan and Patsy Kuentz will present an online program about birding and the birds of Phil Hardberger Park. Register in advance on the park’s website.

Ethnobotany and Native Plants
2022-02-23 18:30 - 20:00
Maeve Bassett will introduce applied ethnobotany and its application at the San Antonio Botanical Garden to garner a greater appreciation for plants, especially the often misunderstood and under-appreciated Texas Native Plants. The historical and contemporary relationships between a variety of Texas native plants will be covered and the importance of these plants to birds and butterflies.

Stone Oak Park Bird Walk
2022-02-21 08:00 - 10:00
Lora Reynolds will lead this walk at 20395 Stone Oak Parkway. Meet in the parking lot. Sign up here. Walk is limited to 15 people.

Goose Island Field Trip
2022-02-13 10:00 - 13:00
We will be meeting at The Big Tree near Rockport Texas, 1622 12th Street. Patsy and Tom Inglet will be our bird guides. Sign up here. The bird walk is limited to 15 people.

Kirchoff Prairie Bird Survey
2022-02-12 07:45 - 12:00
Don Kirchoff of Kirchoff Prairie Restoration wants to conduct two BirdBioblitz surveys on his property in Wilson County in the first six months of 2022:
Saturday, February 12, 7:45 AM to Noon
Sunday, April 24, 7:45 AM to Noon
The 200-acres site has been divided into 4 sections. Experienced surveyors and inexperienced surveyors who are learning so they can take over this job will be assigned to each section. We will survey for two hours, collect the data in eBird, and share our checklists with KirchoffPRS.
Please contact Bexar Audubon Education-Engagement Chair Patsy Inglet for questions and to volunteer your time: engagement@bexaraudubon.org
Directions to Kirchoff Prairie Restoration Site (the drive is a little over 1 hour from central San Antonio). Google maps will take you to the gate. Come through and park where directed. Call 210/867-7507 if you need further instructions.

January 26 BAS Monthly Meeting Zoom
2022-01-26 18:30 - 20:00
Romey Swanson, Audubon Texas
The Wonderful Wild of Texas: A Herping Big Year
Click here to join the Zoom presentation at 6:30 PM

Acequia Park January 17
2022-01-17 08:30 - 10:30
Acequia Park Bird Walk led by Christian Fernandez
Meet in the morning in the main parking lot in front of Espada Dam, 8500 Mission Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78223. Walk is limited to 15 people. Sign up here.

Outing: Bird Walk at Acequia Park
2022-01-17 08:30 - 10:30
Sign-up sheet to come

Duckology 101 Workshop by Patsy Inglet
2022-01-12 18:00 - 20:00
Come learn the absolute key points that you need to know to identify the most common ducks to be seen in Central Texas, mainly during the winter months: shape and color patterns. Follow the three rules for sorting out the different species, which often swim around in Central Texas lakes and rivers together:

Identify one bird at a time.
Identify that one bird to a broad category (waterfowl can be divided into eight basic categories), then narrow it down to a smaller group.
Look for multiple clues—at least three characteristics.

Before long you will be separating the domestics from the wild and the ducks from the “not ducks”—the swans, geese, loons, grebes, coots, gulls, and other swimming birds. It’s really not difficult; it just takes a little focus. And that’s what we’ll do for about 1.5 hours or so.
So come dabble with us a while as we dive into duck identification. Please buy your ticket on TicketLeap and you will receive instructions for joining the Zoom presentation.

Climate Watch Training
2022-01-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2021-12-02 14:30 - 16:30
Zoom

McAllister Park Bird Walk
2021-11-21 08:00 - 10:00
Meet at the Turkey Roost Pavilion in the park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Road. Please bring binoculars and drinking water. Registration is required, as the walk is limited to 15 people plus the three leaders. You can add your name on this sign-up sheet

Birds & Art: Audubon Special Program Online
2021-11-17 18:00 - 20:30
Wednesday, November 17, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Audubon Fall Special Program by Christina Baal, whose painting of the Belted Kingfisher graced the Great Texas Birding Classic T-shirt in 2021. Christina will present her aspiration of painting 10,000 birds in her lifetime. You won’t want to miss this event! $5 registration fee.

Lights Out SA Downtown Bird Surveys
2021-10-30 06:00 - 08:00, 2021-10-28 06:00 - 08:00, 2021-10-26 06:00 - 08:00, 2021-10-23 06:00 - 08:00, 2021-10-21 06:00 - 08:00, 2021-10-19 06:00 - 08:00, 2021-10-16 06:00 - 08:00, 2021-10-14 06:00 - 08:00 and 1 more date
Our downtown bird surveys looking for migratory casualties begin Tuesday, Sept. 7 and take place every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday through October 30.

The Why and How of Bird Banding
2021-10-27 18:30 - 20:00
Presenter: Yvette Stewart, Community Outreach Coordinator for Audubon Texas
Description: Bird banding is a specialized data-gathering method used by ornithologists across the world and is often misunderstood by the general public. In this talk, Yvette will explain a little bit of the history and benefits of banding, then showcase some of the techniques and tools, as well as discuss training and opportunities for those interested in taking a deeper dive into banding.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86280839139?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 862 8083 9139Passcode: [REDACTED]

Author Jonathan Meiburg via Zoom
2021-10-14 18:30 - 20:00
Bexar Audubon Society Presents Special Online Program
2021 Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival
Author: Jonathan Meiburg
Book: A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World’s Smartest Birds of Prey
Special Program sponsored by Bexar Audubon Society on Thursday, October 14 at 6:30 PM, in which Austin author Jonathan Meiburg will discuss his book, A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World’s Smartest Birds of Prey—the caracara. Approved for AAMN AT hours.

Canceled: BAS Family Outing at Herff Farm in Boerne
2021-10-09 08:00 - 13:00
This event has been canceled due to health concerns regarding the persistence of COVID-19.
