Registration required one week in advance (by November 11th). Minimum for the trip is 3 participants. NOTE THAT CURRENTLY FIELD TRIPS ARE OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES.

NOTIFY OUR FIELD TRIP LEADER, GENE BLACKLOCK, THAT YOU PLAN TO GO ON THIS FIELD TRIP. NOTIFY GENE BY TEXTING HIM AT 361-558-1829 AND PROVIDING YOUR NAME(S) AND CELL PHONE NUMBER(S).

Meet at 6:45 AM at Gene Blacklock’s house, 107 County Road 391, Mathis, Texas 78368. The Field Trip group will caravan to Felicidad Ranch (privately owned, so you must enter with the Field Trip group.

Reminder: Do not forget water, hat, insect repellent and snacks. Reminder: Always wear cryptic clothing, never white or black, never bright colors like red.

Bathroom Availability: Bathrooms will be available at the Ranch.

Trip Description: moderate, some walking.

Reminder: Please dress appropriately, suggest baggy cryptic clothing (never white or black, never bright colors like red), hat, insect repellent, comfortable shoes (shoes preferably with ankle support), a light rain jacket (optional), drinking water and snacks. Recommend binoculars and field guide.

Habitat: The habitats are a transition between Texan, Tamaulipan, and riparian.

Birds of Interest: Wild Turkey, White-tailed Kite (uncommon), Green Jay, Carolina Chickadee, Tufted and Black-crested Titmice, Bewick's Wren, Gray Catbird, Long-billed Thrasher, Lesser Goldfinch, and Audubon's Oriole (best opportunity).

Equipment: beginners, please have a field guide, binoculars or scopes if it is desirable.

Download seasonal Coastal Bend checklists from Coastal Bend Audubon Society's webpage.

CBAS field trips are an extension of a classroom learning experience, so please bring binoculars & field guide references (books, phone apps). Questions are encouraged and are welcomed.

Field trip summary will be reported on eBird, Facebook, Twitter and CBAS on line.