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Birding

November 2026

Nov 4
9:30a
End Date

Morning Nature Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant, and animal species found in the park on this fun and informative morning walk.
Nov 5
8:30a
End Date

Birding on the New Property

Lockhart State Park
Join a Ranger to explore the new acreage at Lockhart State Park and look for birds!
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!
Nov 7
9:00a
End Date

Guided Birdwatching Hike

Mission Tejas State Park
Come experience the fall migration at Mission Tejas with a guided birdwatching hike!
Nov 7
9:00a
End Date

Weekend Bird Walks

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding hosts Chantal and Tom on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Nov 7
9:00a
End Date

Bird Watching / Feeding

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bird watch with birding hosts Chantal and Tom in the bird viewing area. Birds are fed in this area from November 1st to March 31st.
Nov 7
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Bird

Sea Rim State Park
Want to learn a new skill?
Nov 7
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!
Nov 7
10:00a
End Date

Dino-bility Day!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
You’re invited to join us at Dinosaur Valley State Park for our 2nd annual Dino-bility Day - a celebration of accessibility, community, and outdoor recreation for people of all abilities!
Nov 8
8:00a
End Date

Bald in the U.S.A.

Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Celebrate America 250 by surveying the skies for our national bird: the bald eagle.
Nov 8
9:00a
End Date

Weekend Bird Walks

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding hosts Chantal and Tom on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Nov 8
9:00a
End Date

Bird Watching / Feeding

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bird watch with birding hosts Chantal and Tom in the bird viewing area. Birds are fed in this area from November 1st to March 31st.
Nov 11
9:30a
End Date

Morning Nature Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant, and animal species found in the park on this fun and informative morning walk.
Nov 13
9:00a
End Date

Birding For Beginners

Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn some basic tips as you dip your toe into the wonderful world of birding.
Nov 14
8:00a
End Date

Birding Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a morning of birdwatching!
Nov 14
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Nov 14
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
Nov 14
9:00a
End Date

Weekend Bird Walks

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding hosts Chantal and Tom on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Nov 14
9:00a
End Date

Bird Watching / Feeding

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bird watch with birding hosts Chantal and Tom in the bird viewing area. Birds are fed in this area from November 1st to March 31st.
Nov 15
9:00a
End Date

Weekend Bird Walks

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding hosts Chantal and Tom on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Nov 15
9:00a
End Date

Bird Watching / Feeding

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bird watch with birding hosts Chantal and Tom in the bird viewing area. Birds are fed in this area from November 1st to March 31st.
Nov 18
9:30a
End Date

Morning Nature Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant, and animal species found in the park on this fun and informative morning walk.
Nov 20
9:00a
End Date

Wing Walks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Nov 20
9:00a
End Date

Backyard Birding

Purtis Creek State Park
Explore the park with a ranger and become a backyard birder!
Nov 21
9:00a
End Date

Weekend Bird Walks

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding hosts Chantal and Tom on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Nov 21
9:00a
End Date

Bird Watching / Feeding

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bird watch with birding hosts Chantal and Tom in the bird viewing area. Birds are fed in this area from November 1st to March 31st.
Nov 21
9:00a
End Date

Bird Welcome Party

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn about and celebrate birds with the whole family at the end of their fall migration!
Nov 21
9:30a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
Nov 22
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Bird

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all birders (and non‑birders)! Let's check out what birds we can hear and see during migration season.
Nov 22
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!
Nov 22
9:00a
End Date

Weekend Bird Walks

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding hosts Chantal and Tom on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Nov 22
9:00a
End Date

Bird Watching / Feeding

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bird watch with birding hosts Chantal and Tom in the bird viewing area. Birds are fed in this area from November 1st to March 31st.
Nov 22
11:00a
End Date

Learn to Bird

Sea Rim State Park
Want to learn a new skill?
Nov 25
9:30a
End Date

Morning Nature Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant, and animal species found in the park on this fun and informative morning walk.
Nov 26
10:00a
End Date

Guided Turkey Hike

Galveston Island State Park
There has never been a Wild Turkey recorded in the park, but that won’t stop us from looking for one!
Nov 27
9:00a
End Date

"Black Friday" Bird Walk

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Avoid the crazy shopping madness!
Nov 27
10:00a
End Date

19th Annual "Walk Off the Bird" Bird Walk

Tyler State Park
Let's walk off that turkey!
Nov 28
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
Nov 28
9:00a
End Date

Weekend Bird Walks

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding hosts Chantal and Tom on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Nov 28
9:00a
End Date

Bird Watching / Feeding

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bird watch with birding hosts Chantal and Tom in the bird viewing area. Birds are fed in this area from November 1st to March 31st.
Nov 29
9:00a
End Date

Weekend Bird Walks

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding hosts Chantal and Tom on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Nov 29
9:00a
End Date

Bird Watching / Feeding

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bird watch with birding hosts Chantal and Tom in the bird viewing area. Birds are fed in this area from November 1st to March 31st.
Nov 29
9:30a
End Date

Bird Walk

Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Come see what's tweeting in the trees.

December 2026

Dec 2
9:30a
End Date

Morning Nature Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant, and animal species found in the park on this fun and informative morning walk.
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!
Dec 12
8:00a
End Date

We Wish you a Merry Birding

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a morning on the trails as we celebrate the holiday season with some of nature's own singers.
Dec 12
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Dec 12
10:00a
End Date

Birdwatching

South Llano River State Park
Meet us at the Buck House for a fun morning of birding. All experience levels are welcome!
Dec 16
9:30a
End Date

Morning Nature Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant, and animal species found in the park on this fun and informative morning walk.
Dec 19
8:00a
End Date

We Wish you a Merry Birding

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a morning on the trails as we celebrate the holiday season with some of nature's own singers.
Dec 23
9:30a
End Date

Morning Nature Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant, and animal species found in the park on this fun and informative morning walk.
Dec 25
9:00a
End Date

Christmas Morning Bird Walk

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Who's that chirping in the trees? Join a ranger with your morning cup of coffee and take a walk on the mild side with this introductory birdwatching walk.
Dec 26
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
Dec 26
10:00a
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.
Dec 30
9:30a
End Date

Morning Nature Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant, and animal species found in the park on this fun and informative morning walk.

January 2027

Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike - Bird Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Kick off 2026 with a refreshing Bird Walk at Galveston Island State Park!
Jan 9
8:00a
End Date

Winter Bird Walk

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for vesper sparrows, loggerhead shrikes, spotted towhees, and other winter residents in the varied habitats along Lytle's Loop.
Jan 9
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
Jan 23
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
Jan 30
10:00a
End Date

Name That Tune

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Most avid birders eventually add sound identification to the tool set they use in identifying birds. But bird songs convey more information than just the identity of the singer.

March 2027

Mar 20
7:30a
End Date

Bird Walk

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for summer tanagers, golden-cheeked warblers, and other spring/summer specialties along Government Canyon's Backcountry Trails.

April 2027

Apr 10
7:30a
End Date

Bird Walk

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for summer tanagers, golden-cheeked warblers, and other spring/summer specialties along Government Canyon's Backcountry Trails.

May 2027

May 8
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!