Birding
May 2026
May
3
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
May
3
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about the great hobby of birding!
May
3
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
May
3
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
May
4
9:00a
End Date
Big Sit - Great Texas Birding Classic
Inks Lake State Park
Join our Great Texas Birding Classic team and count birds along with us!
May
6
8:00a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Terns, herons, and egrets, oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
May
7
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May
7
9:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Join local birder Laura for a beautiful morning stroll as you discover birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and plants.
May
7
12:00p
End Date
iNaturalist and Seek Training
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Curious about how you can use your phone to explore the world around you?
May
7
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
May
8
8:00a
End Date
May
8
8:30a
End Date
Golden-Cheeked Warbler Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger on an about 2-mile hike to find this endangered Texas species. Participants will learn how to identify this bird by sight and sound.
May
8
9:00a
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park!
May
9
End Date
"ty Spy" Birding
Meridian State Park
Take a walk down Little Springs Trail with your favorite people and enjoy our easy birding scavenger hunt!
May
9
8:00a
End Date
Big Sit- Great Texas Birding Classic
South Llano River State Park
Come bird with us as we compete in the Great Texas Birding Classic.
May
9
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
May
9
8:00a
End Date
Woodland Bird Walk with Kelly Bryan
Goose Island State Park
Join retired TPWD Biologist Bryan Kelly for a walk through the woods in search of migratory warblers!
May
9
8:00a
End Date
May
9
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May
9
8:45a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
May
9
9:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Village Creek State Park
Have you ever wanted to find out what it takes to be a birder? Join a Ranger to learn about one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the nation!
May
9
9:00a
End Date
"Big Sit!" at the Woodland Blind
Guadalupe River State Park
How many birds can YOU spot from within a 50-foot circle? Join us this Migratory Bird Day and find out!
May
9
9:00a
End Date
Spring Migration Bird Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds with us!
May
9
10:00a
End Date
Guided Birdwatching Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Come celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at Mission Tejas with a guided birdwatching hike!
May
9
10:00a
End Date
Wacky Warblers
Pedernales Falls State Park
Learn about our unique migrating birds through games and activities!
May
9
2:30p
End Date
May
10
8:30a
End Date
Bird Banding Demonstration
Goose Island State Park
Observe expert bird banders catalogue some of Goose Island's resident and migratory birds.
May
10
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about the great hobby of birding!
May
10
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
May
10
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
May
13
8:00a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Terns, herons, and egrets, oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
May
14
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May
14
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
May
15
8:00a
End Date
Big Sit - Great Texas Birding Classic
Inks Lake State Park
Join our Great Texas Birding Classic team and count birds along with us!
May
15
9:00a
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park!
May
15
2:30p
End Date
May
16
8:00a
End Date
Woodland Bird Walk with Kelly Bryan
Goose Island State Park
Join retired TPWD Biologist Bryan Kelly for a walk through the woods in search of migratory warblers!
May
16
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May
16
9:00a
End Date
Nest Quest
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Kids will learn how to identify common birds and practice with binoculars on this ranger-led bird walk.
May
16
9:00a
End Date
Coffee and Birds
McKinney Falls State Park
Enjoy your morning coffee with a side of bird watching at this come-and-go program!
May
16
9:30a
End Date
May
17
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about the great hobby of birding!
May
17
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
May
17
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
May
21
9:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Join local birder Laura for a beautiful morning stroll as you discover birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and plants.
May
21
12:00p
End Date
iNaturalist and Seek Training
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Curious about how you can use your phone to explore the world around you?
May
21
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
May
22
9:00a
End Date
May
22
9:00a
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park!
May
22
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join our park ranger in viewing local and migrating birds!
May
23
8:00a
End Date
May
23
8:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Huntsville State Park
Take a moment to learn the skill and joy of observing our feathered friends.
May
23
8:30a
End Date
May
23
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Lockhart State Park
How many birds can we find and identify around Lockhart State Park? Take a walk with a ranger to find out! All ages and experience levels welcome.
May
23
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
May
23
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May
23
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101: An Introduction to Birding
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Do you have an interest in birding but don't know where to start? No worries! We can help!
May
23
10:00a
End Date
May
23
2:00p
End Date
Birding Bingo
Garner State Park
Learn some birding basics using bingo as we explore the park bird blind and pollinator garden.
May
24
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about the great hobby of birding!
May
24
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
May
25
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101 Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Discover the birds of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park on this Ranger-guided hike!
May
25
9:00a
End Date
May
28
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May
28
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
May
29
9:00a
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park!
May
29
2:30p
End Date
May
29
4:30p
End Date
Caprock Canyons Van Tour as an International Dark Sky Park
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy the sunset in Caprock!
May
30
7:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for summer tanagers, painted buntings, golden-cheeked warblers, and other summer specialties along Government Canyon's Backcountry Trails.
May
30
8:30a
End Date
Birding 101 Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our feathered friends in the park!
May
30
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May
30
8:45a
End Date
May
30
9:00a
End Date
Painted Wings at Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
A flutter of color awaits! Join us for Painted Wings at Lake Whitney State Park, a colorful, family-friendly educational program to learn all about our native butterflies. Learn about the fascinating life cycles, habits, and local species of these delicate pollinators.
May
30
9:00a
End Date
Learn to Bird
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger to learn the basics of bird identification. We will teach you some simple steps to recognizing shapes and colors of our local birds. Learn how to use your binoculars. We will then head out on a 1-mile nature walk.
May
31
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
May
31
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
June 2026
Jun
5
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Jun
7
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Jun
13
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Jun
13
8:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Huntsville State Park
Take a moment to learn the skill and joy of observing our feathered friends.
Jun
14
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Jun
21
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Jun
27
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Jun
28
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
July 2026
Jul
5
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Jul
11
8:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Huntsville State Park
Take a moment to learn the skill and joy of observing our feathered friends.
Jul
12
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Jul
19
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Jul
25
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Jul
26
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
August 2026
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Aug
8
8:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Huntsville State Park
Take a moment to learn the skill and joy of observing our feathered friends.
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Aug
22
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
September 2026
Sep
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Sep
26
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
October 2026
Oct
2
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
November 2026
Nov
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
December 2026
Dec
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!