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 Maverick Ranch - Fromme Farm
Sunday, April 12
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Maverick Ranch off of Boerne Stage Road in Leon Springs
Leaders: Sandi Wheeler
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: About 2 miles
Languages: English
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler at the gate a few minutes before 8am. Since this is a private farm/ranch, directions will be sent to the attendees a few days before the outing. The general location is off of Boerne Stage Road in Leon Springs. The owners will meet us at the gate and let us inside. The gate will lock after we enter, so please allow yourself plenty of travel time. Sandi will email all attendees a few days before the outing to give you directions and final instructions.
We will be walking on uneven terrain, so please wear appropriate shoes and clothing.
Please bring binoculars, water, a snack, and sun/insect protection. Wear close-toed shoes and a hat. If you have any questions or need to cancel, please contact Sandi Wheeler at 210-632-2812 or Ann Brown at 830-857-5793.
Sign up HERE
Bird Outing at Crescent Bend Nature Park
Sunday, April 19
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 12780 W Schaefer Rd, Cibolo, TX 78108
Leaders: Sandi Wheeler
Difficulty: Mostly Easy
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: Call Sandi Wheeler 210-632-2812.
Cancellations:
wilsonkaren0007@gmail.com
ann@bexaraudubon.org
wheels5683@gmail.com
Sign up HERE
Bird Outing at Buddy Calk Trailhead, Howard W Peak Trail System
Thursday, April 30
8:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: 6934 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78249
Leaders: Robert Arredondo
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: About 2.0 miles
Languages: English
Meet our leader, Robert Arredondo, at Buddy Calk parking lot. The Trailhead is part of the Howard W. Peak Trail System. It’s a short ¼ mile walk to the Earl Scott Pond. The path is concrete. We will venture off the concrete path to bird the single track dirt trails behind the pond. It’s an easy, flat trail. This is a great place for Spring Migrants.
Please bring binoculars, water, and sun/insect protection. Wear close-toed shoes and a hat. If you have any questions or need to cancel, please contact Robert Arredondo at 210-416-6907. If weather forces a cancellation, we will contact you by email as soon as a decision is made.
Binoculars will be available to loan.
Sign up HERE
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
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.