Sitting with the Birds

Big Sit at Bentsen!

Come learn about bird migration, citizen science and why Bentsen is such an important hotspot for birds.

Join us at Bentsen State Park for a unique birding opportunity, a Big Sit. Big Sits can last for a few hours or a full 24. Our Big Sit at Bentsen will just be the morning of Sunday, Oct 5. Come and go and help for a few minutes, or all morning. Staff will be on site trying to track down all the bird life at the Kingfisher Overlook and catching as many as we can that are passing through.

Dress for time in the sun and bring binoculars if you have them. Staff will have binoculars and spotting scopes to share with the public. 

• Bring: Binoculars, sunscreen, hat, water, comfortable shoes
• Suggested Audience:  All ages
• Meet: Kingfisher Overlook in the day-use area at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.
• Registration: No RSVP Required. 
• Cost: Entry fee is $5 for ages 13 & older and FREE 12 & under (Park entry free with Texas State Park Pass.)