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Birding

July 2026

Jul 22
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul 22
7:00p
End Date

Birds of the Park

Davis Mountains State Park
Get to know the many winged wonders of our sky island oasis.
Jul 24
8:30a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join a park ranger to for a low-key birdwatching adventure!
Jul 25
8:00a
End Date

Birding Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a morning of birdwatching along the scenic Cottonwood Trail
Jul 25
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul 25
9:00a
End Date

Morning Tram Tour (AM)

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! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Jul 25
9:00a
End Date

Exploration Station- Come and Go Discovery Table

Bastrop State Park
Discover the little critters of the Lost Pines!
Jul 25
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Bird

Sea Rim State Park
Want to try a new hobby?
Jul 25
6:00p
End Date

Discovery Tram Tour (PM)

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! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Jul 26
9:00a
End Date

Morning 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.
Jul 26
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.
Jul 29
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul 31
9:00a
End Date

Morning Tram Tour (AM)

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! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Jul 31
2:00p
End Date

Birds of Eisenhower

Eisenhower State Park
Why do so many birds call Eisenhower State Park home?
Jul 31
7:45p
End Date

Sunset Swifts

Bastrop State Park
Swoops, dives, and chittering! Come watch with Chimney Swifts at sunset!

August 2026

Aug 1
8:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Abilene State Park
A guided bird walk.
Aug 1
8:30a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
Aug 1
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug 1
9:00a
End Date

Binoculars and Birds for Beginners

Bastrop State Park
Learn the basics to birding and identify some of the birds that live in the Lost Pines!
Aug 1
9:00a
End Date

Coffee and Birds

McKinney Falls State Park
Enjoy your morning coffee with a side of bird watching!
Aug 1
9:00a
End Date

Backyard Birding

Purtis Creek State Park
What's that chirp? Join us to find out!
Aug 2
9:00a
End Date

Morning 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.
Aug 5
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug 8
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
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 8
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug 8
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!
Aug 8
8:15p
End Date

Owl Prowl

Lockhart State Park
Whooo lives in Lockhart State Park?
Aug 9
9:00a
End Date

Morning 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.
Aug 12
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug 15
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug 16
9:00a
End Date

Morning 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.
Aug 19
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug 22
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug 22
9:00a
End Date

Binoculars and Birds for Beginners

Bastrop State Park
Learn the basics to birding and identify some of the birds that live in the Lost Pines!
Aug 23
9:00a
End Date

Morning 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.
Aug 26
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug 29 End Date

Bird Bingo

Dinosaur Valley State Park
How many birds can you spot on this self-guided adventure?
Aug 29
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug 29
11:00a
End Date

Bird Bingo Guided Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn the basics of birding and join a ranger on a birding adventure.
Aug 29
7:00p
End Date

Give a Hoot!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Whooo is making that noise?
Aug 30 End Date

Bird Bingo

Dinosaur Valley State Park
How many birds can you spot on this self-guided adventure?
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

Morning 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.
Aug 30
11:00a
End Date

Bird Bingo Guided Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn the basics of birding and join a ranger on a birding adventure.

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 5
8:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Abilene State Park
A guided bird walk.
Sep 12
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Sep 12
8:30a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
Sep 18
8:30a
End Date

Birding 101

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Peak Fall Migration
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!

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 3
8:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Abilene State Park
A guided bird walk.
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!
Oct 9
9:00a
End Date

Birding 101

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Peak Fall Migration
Oct 24
10:00a
End Date

Lake Somerville Fall Festival🍂

Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join us for horseback riding, Dutch oven cooking, fishing activities, archery education, water safety, and family-friendly fun.

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!
Nov 7
8:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Abilene State Park
A guided bird walk.
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!

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!
Dec 5
8:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Abilene State Park
A guided bird walk.
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.

January 2027

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.