Outings
Many Bexar Audubon South Central Texas outings take place in Bexar County, but we regularly venture farther afield to explore the other counties we serve, state parks, and natural areas.
Wherever we go, we hope you’ll join us!
Bird Outing at Crescent Bend Nature Park
Friday, May 8
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 12780 W Schaefer Rd, Cibolo, TX 78108
Leaders: Sandi Wheeler
Difficulty: Mostly easy, around the creek is moderate
Distance: About 1.6 miles
Languages: English
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler at the parking area near the restrooms at 8:00 AM. You will walk on easy gravel and paved paths and visit the two bird blinds. Restrooms available.
Bring binoculars, water, and sun/insect protection. Wear close-toed shoes and a hat.
Please check the weather forecast the day before the outing to assess the potential for extreme temperatures and/or precipitation. Prepare accordingly. Check your email the day before the outing in case the outing had to be canceled due to weather.
Questions: Sandi Wheeler, 210-632-2812
Cancellations:
wilsonkaren0007@gmail.com
ann@bexaraudubon.org
wheels5683@gmail.com
Sign up HERE
Mother’s Day Outing
at Government Canyon State Natural Area /
Caminata Bilingüe (Inglés /Español) para Observar Aves en Government Canyon State Natural Area
Saturday, May 9
8:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX 78254
Leaders: Veronica Wenzel and Jackelin Guerrero
Difficulty: Easy to moderate; trail is paved at the beginning, then is rocky
Distance: About 3 miles
Languages: English and Spanish
There is an entrance fee of $6 per person unless you have a Texas Parks pass. Meet leaders Veronica Wenzel and Jackelin Guerrero at the Visitor Center. We will walk an approximately 3 mile trail into the park. The trail begins as a paved path, but becomes rocky as we continue. If you have trekking poles or a walking stick, you might consider bringing it.
There are restrooms and water at the Visitor Center. Please bring binoculars, a water bottle, and sun/insect protection. Wear close-toed shoes and a hat. If you need binoculars, we have several pairs to loan for the outing.
Please check the weather forecast and your email in case storms prevent the walk from taking place.
Questions/Cancellations: Veronica, 361-813-1164 or Jackelin, 504-756-3369
Sign up HERE
Bird Outing at Confluence Park
Tuesday, May 12
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 310 W Mitchell St, San Antonio, TX 78204
Leaders: Nathan Wahler, Karen Wilson, Sperry Wilson
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Distance: About 2 miles
Languages: English
Meet leaders Nathan Wahler and Karen & Sperry Wilson at the parking lot. We will walk the trail along the San Antonio River. The trails are paved and flat, except for a gradual paved sidewalk that goes down from the parking lot to the river. Plan to walk about 2 miles.
There are restrooms and picnic tables near the parking lot. Please bring binoculars, water, and sun/insect protection. Wear close-toed shoes and a hat.
Questions/Cancellations:
Karen Wilson, 512-217-0065, wilsonkaren0007@gmail.com
Nathan Wahler, nathan.a.wahler@gmail.com
Sign up HERE
Other Places to Visit for Outings
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
Seasonal Hours
Tuesday through Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Center is closed on major and/or Federal holidays.
Visit the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center website.
Visit Warbler Woods
Warbler Woods Bird Sanctuary, located just northeast of San Antonio, is open year-round. Click here for visitor information.
Visit our Conservation ACTION page to sign up for our conservation events including Birding with a Purpose Surveys and Golf Course Bird Counts.
Use iNaturalist to Post Observations, Help with IDs
You can take pictures of plants, birds, insects, and other animals to upload to iNat for identification. Or, you can help identify others’ photos. The observations in iNaturalist uploaded by others always have species in need of identification. If you need instructions on helping with the IDs, please read this helpful guide. Watch our iNat presentation by Craig Hensley of TPWD and Texas Nature Trackers.