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!
Medina County D’Hanis Bird Walk
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: arrive by 7:45 AM so that the walk can begin promptly at 8 AM - 10:30 AM
Locations: 1760 Co Rd 5232, D’Hanis, Texas (about 1 ½ hours from central San Antonio)
Leader(s): Nathan Wahler, Allison Hayne
Difficulty: easy to moderate Distance: About 2 miles
Languages: English
Meet leaders Nathan Wahler and Allison Hayne at the map point provided. Short walks with ATV driving between spots. Mostly open scrubland with a few watering holes. Opportunities to see Green Jays, Bobwhite, Roadrunners, Hooded Orioles, and more western and southern Texas birds.
Level of difficulty is Flat/Easy, flat terrain. We will cover less than 1 mile of walking, and transportation between spots will be provided. Restrooms available at the house on the property.
Please bring binoculars, water, and sun/insect protection. Wear close-toed shoes and a hat. If you have questions or need to cancel, please contact Allison at (210) 289-6477 or Nathan at (815) 690-8595.
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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.