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: Crescent Bend Nature Park
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Time: 8:00-11:00 AM
Location: 12805 W. Shaeffer Rd., Cibolo, Texas
Leader: Sandi Wheeler
Difficulty: Mostly Easy; Areas Around Creek Moderate
Distance: About 1.6 miles
Weather Considerations: Most of the trails are unshaded.
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 closed-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:
ann@bexaraudubon.org
wheels5683@gmail.com
To sign up, please click HERE
Bird Walk: Boot Ranch Community, Fredericksburg, TX, Gillespie County
Wed. October 14, 2026
8:30 am to 11:30
Leaders: Tom & Patsy Inglet
Meet at: The Club at Boot Ranch, 1447 Boot Ranch Circle, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Activities Director for the Boot Ranch Community (and birder), Amy Crowson, has invited us and 6 Bexar Audubon South Central Texas members to join a group of birders from the Boot Ranch Community for a bird walk around this beautiful residential property in Fredericksburg in Gillespie County. If you are working to get 100 birds in each BASCTX County for the Heart of Texas 100, this is a great opportunity.
We will meet at the clubhouse, and Amy and a group from Boot Ranch will join us for a birding walk around the property. This residential community about 1.5 hours from central San Antonio features many amenities, including extensive native plantings, which attract a variety of birds. The golf course also has water, a further attraction for migrants on their way and in need of a drink and a bath.
We will bird from 8:30 to 11:30 on roads and improved paths covering about two miles. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. You may bring your lunch to eat before returning to San Antonio or avail yourself of the many dining choices in nearby downtown Fredericksburg. It will make a GREAT outing to the Hill Country that includes birds.
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.
If you want to carpool, please let us know if you want to ride or would be willing to drive and take someone along with you. Tom and Patsy can take two people in their vehicle (Call or Text: 210-867-7507).
Cancellations: Patsy@bexaraudubon.org
Please Note: Only six people can sign up for this outing. Please sign up HERE.
Bird Outing: Castroville Regional Park and Landmark Inn State Historic Site
Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 8:00-10:00 AM
Location: Begin at the Regional Park, 816 Alsace Ave, then go to the Landmark Inn, 402 Florence St, Castroville, TX 78009
Leader: Ann Brown and Hunter Gibson
Difficulty: Mostly Easy; Areas along river can be Moderate
Distance: About 1.5-2 miles
Weather Considerations: The trails are unpaved and not shaded in the Regional Park, but shady at the Landmark Inn.
Languages: English
Hunter Gibson, with the Landmark Inn State Historic Site, will meet us at the parking area near the RV park at the Regional Park 8:00 AM. After walking along the river there, we will drive over to the Landmark Inn and take the river trails. There is a $1 fee for admission to the Landmark Inn grounds.
The trail at the regional park is mostly level, but has very little shade. The trail at the Inn is very shady, though. The regional park website has a bird checklist you can print or download in case you’re wondering what species you may see there.
Please bring binoculars (loaners will be available), water, and sun/insect protection. Wear closed-toed shoes and a hat. There are restrooms available. Please check the weather forecast the day before the outing to assess the potential for extreme temperatures or precipitation. Prepare accordingly. Check your email the day before the outing in case the outing has to be cancelled due to weather.
If you have any questions or need to cancel, please contact Ann Brown at 830-857-5793.
Questions: Contact Ann Brown at 830-857-5793 or ann@bexaraudubon.org
Cancellations:
To sign up, please click 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.