Balcones Songbird Festival
April 25-28, 2008
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Guided
nature walks provide participants the best opportunities to see two
endangered birds, the Golden-cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo,
at Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. Other excursions lead
visitors to experience other Texas Hill Country birding, butterfly and
wildflower activities. For more information visit www.balconessongbirdfestival.org.
Sparrow Fest
February 2, 2008
Expect a good chance to see more than 15 species of sparrows in one day! This sparrow workshop includes classroom sessions and field trips on the refuge. This workshop is led by 3 local sparrow experts. For more information, and to register, hit the” links” button and select Friends of Balcones NWR website.
BALCONES CANYONLANDS CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Monday, December 15, 2008
New birders to experienced birders are invited to participate in the all day Balcones Canyonlands Christmas Bird Count on December 15th. This event is sponsored by the Travis Audubon Society, but the substantial portion of the survey is conducted on Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge.
Meet at the Cedar Park McDonalds (at the intersection of U.S. Highway 183 and RM 1431) to receive your assignment at 6 a.m.
The count wraps up with a dinner and “countdown” at the Texas True Grits Grill in Jonestown starting about 6 p.m.
For more information, contact John Kelly at jfkellyaustin52@hotmail.com or Chuck Sexton, at (512) 339-9432 x 30.