Birding with a Ranger

Experience the fun of bird-watching!

Come birding with us! We'll check out the bird blind to see what birds are coming in to eat, drink, and bathe. BYOB -- Bring Your Own Binoculars! We will also have sanitized binoculars available to borrow. All ages and skill levels are welcome!

This program will be held at 10 am and 11 am.

**Registration and COVID considerations: Due to COVID-19 protocols, this program is limited to 10 people, and registration is required.

To register, please email Ranger Holly: holly.platz@tpwd.texas.gov 

In your email, please include:

- The name, date and time of the program you wish to register for.

- The total number in your party, including infants.

- A good phone number to reach you (text message ability preferred)

During the program itself, we will be following physical distancing protocols, and face coverings are highly encouraged.**

Who: The whole family! All ages welcome.

Bring: Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars if you have them (if not we will have sanitized sets to borrow).

Know before you go: This program involves a short (less than 1/3 mile) walk on an easy trail to the bird blind, and sitting on wooden benches at the bird blind.

Meet: in front of the Discovery Center.

Cost:  Park programs are free with a Texas State Parks pass or park entrance fee - $7 per person ages 13 and up, kids 12 and under are always free!

Ask us! We want our programs to be a fun outdoor experience for all. If there's anything we can do to help, please ask, either via email or phone, or at the time of the program. 

Important! The park normally sells out of Day Pass reservations a few days to a week in advance, so please reserve your park Day Pass reservation online ahead of time, before signing up for this program. You can do this up to 30 days in advance with your credit card, or for free with your Annual Texas State Park Pass. Check availability and reserve a Day Pass online here: https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/

If for any reason you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation as soon as possible so that we are able to accommodate another reservation request for this very limited number program.