How to Lead a Bird Walk

Leading a bird walk is one of the best ways to share your passion for birds with others.  Everyone who leads their first bird walk feels unqualified. You can lead a successful bird walk even if you are not an expert birder. Identifying birds is only one part of having a bird walk that's fun…

BAS August Meeting New insights into the genetics of the Golden-Cheeked Warbler

Our guest speaker Dr. Giri Athrey of Texas A&M and colleagues have undertaken a new study to revisit the genetic status of the Golden-cheeked Warbler to determine how the populations are faring, and how this information can inform future management decisions. He will be presenting new insights into the genetics of the Golden-cheeked Warbler.

Hornsby Bend Field Trip with Travis Audubon

World Shorebirds Day at Hornsby Bend with Travis and Bexar Audubon 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Celebrate World Shorebirds Day at Hornsby Bend, Austin’s premier birding site and excellent location to view long-distance shorebird migrants. Although peak shorebird migration will have passed, there may be some surprises that drop in. Past early-September records include Ruddy Turnstone, Black–bellied Plover…

Outing to Mitchell Lake for Inland Shorebirds Webinar Follow-up

BAS Vice President Patsy Inglet will lead this webinar to help you learn about 14 species of shorebirds that can be found in Central Texas. Why focus on shorebirds so far from the coastal shore? Because not every bird found at the shore is a shorebird, and not every shorebird is found at the coastal shore.…

BAS Online Auction

We are raising funds to support our Community Grant program to help local organizations with conservation projects that benefit birds and their habitat. Auction items include: Artwork, Hill Country Escapes, Photography Ranch Trip, Handmade Quilt, Game Cameras, and more. An anonymous donor will match the amount raised up to $10,000, which means we can do…

Arbor Day Fest 2022

Visit the BAS booth at the Arbor Day Fest at Southside Lions Park East, 4000 Pecan Valley Drive (lakeside near Pavilion 1). Sponsored by SA Parks and Recreation.

Duckology 101 Webinar

Learn about South-Central Texas ducks during this webinar from Patsy Inglet. Cost is $5.