PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE FOR THIS EVENT! WE ARE MOVING IT TO SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER PREDICTED FOR THE ORIGINAL DATE.
Please note that no registration is required for this trip, but it is a good idea to notify our Field Trip Leader, Gene Blacklock, that you are planning to participate. NOTIFY GENE BY TEXTING HIM AT 361-558-1829 AT AND PROVIDE HIM WITH YOUR NAME(S) AND CELL PHONE NUMBER(S).
This field trip is being held in honor of our late CBAS President, Barbara Rapstein. Barbara was an inspirational leader in our organization, serving in various offices and on the CBAS Board over the years. She was also a talented birding educator and mentor, inspiring many future birders.
NOTE THAT CURRENTLY FIELD TRIPS ARE OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES.
Meet: Padre Island National Seashore (PINS), near steps near the Visitor’s Center (South end of big parking lot). Entrance fees to PINS will be waived for Big Beach Bird Sit participants.
Please do not forget water, hat, insect repellent and snacks.
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.
Other Items to Bring: Gene suggests bringing a cooler with drinks, chair and beach umbrella. You may also want to bring sunblock.
Optional Lunch: North Padre Island, Snoopy's Pier, 13313 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Bathroom Availability: There will be bathrooms available in the national park.
Trip Description: Energy Requirement: little, we sit at a designated location and count birds migrating north.
Equipment: beginners, please have a field guide, binoculars or scopes if it is desirable.
Download seasonal Coastal Bend Bird checklists from Coastal Bend Audubon Society's webpage at: https://www.coastalbendaudubon.org/coastal-bend-birding
Birds of special interest: migrating waterfowl, Eared Grebe, migrating shorebirds, loon (uncommon), pelicans, migrating wading birds, hawks, Aplomado Falcon; migrating marsh birds and some passerines.
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.