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 Canyon Lake Park and Crane’s Mill Park
Tuesday, January 13
9:00 am - 10:00 am (Canyon Lake Park)
10:30 am - 12:30 pm (Crane’s Mill Park)
Location: Canyon Lake Park and Crane’s Mill Park
Leaders: Julie Crouch
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Distance: Less than 2 miles
Languages: English
Meet leader Julie Crouch at the parking lot of Brookshire Brothers Grocery at FM306 and Canyon Park Road at 8:50am or a little earlier to use the restroom before we drive to the park.
There are restrooms at the grocery store. Please bring binoculars, water, and sun/insect protection. Wear close-toed shoes and a hat. If you have any questions or need to cancel at the last minute, please contact Julie Crouch at (830) 730-3036 or dipper2c@gmail.com
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Bird Outing at
Herff Farm
Friday, February 27
8:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Herff Farm, 33 Herff Rd, Boerne, TX 78006
Leaders: Ken Butler
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: About 2 miles
Languages: English
Meet leader Ken Butler in the parking lot next to the garden area (just inside Herff Farm gate) at 8am on Friday, February 27, 2026. The walk is about 2 miles on flat, unpaved ground, with a few areas of grass. Please bring water and wear clothing appropriate to the weather. 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: Call or text Ann Brown at 830-857-5793 or email ann@bexaraudubon.org
Cancellations: For last minute cancellations, please contact Ann Brown 830-857-5793
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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.
Ten Best Hiking Trails in San Antonio
From the rocky hills of the far north side to the riparian areas near the Spanish Missions on the south side, San Antonio offers a variety of topography to explore while hiking and birding. Check out these recommended trails from the AllTrails.com website.
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.