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: Landmark Inn State Historic Site
Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
Time: 8:00-10:00 AM
Location: Landmark Inn State Historic Site:
402 Florence St, Castroville, TX 78009
Leader: Ann Brown
Difficulty: Mostly Easy; Areas Around Creek Moderate
Distance: About 1.5-2 miles
Weather Considerations: Most of the trails are unpaved but shaded.
Languages: English
Hunter Gibson, with the Landmark Inn State Historic Site, will meet us at the parking area near the Inn at 8:00 AM to lead us on the trails. There is a $1 fee for admission to the grounds. You will walk on easy unpaved trails near the Inn and along the river. The trails are mostly shaded.
Please bring binoculars (loaners will be available), water, and sun/insect protection. Wear closed-toed shoes and a hat. There are restrooms and water fountains 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: ann@bexaraudubon.org
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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.
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.