Registration open for new Birding the Coast program set for Oct. 7-11 in Galveston area
AgriLife Extension program provides guided opportunities for birding along the upper Texas coast
Birders of all skill levels have the opportunity to view and learn about migrating shorebirds, songbirds, hawks and more during the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Birding the Coast program to be held on Oct. 7-11 in the Galveston area.
Registration is required for the all-inclusive trip at tx.ag/BirdingtheCoast. The registration fee varies based on accommodations selected: $1,345 for a double room or $1,654 for a single room. Both options include lodging, meals, snacks, transportation to all sites and guided instruction. Registration for the inaugural program is limited to 10 participants.
About the program
The multi-day event includes three full days of active birding led by an experienced guide and professional ornithologist, along with more than two hours of afternoon educational seminars.
Program site visits include:
- Coastal Prairie Conservancy properties.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.
- Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Smith Point Hawk Watch.
- Sabine Woods.
- High Island.
- Bolivar Flats.
- Galveston Bay Foundation Chocolate Bay Preserve.
Because the program involves walking on unpaved surfaces and entering and exiting a 15-passenger van, participants with health or mobility concerns are encouraged to contact program staff before registering.
For more information, contact Emily Grant, AgriLife Extension agent in Gillespie County and Birding with AgriLife Extension program coordinator, at [email protected].
Expanding birding opportunities across Texas
Birding the Coast is the newest event offered by Birding with AgriLife Extension and is an expansion of the program’s popular Birding the Border, based in South Texas.
“We’re excited to expand the geographic range of our in-person birding events to ensure everyone can experience the full range of avian diversity our state offers,” Grant said.
