Experience spring migration on the Gulf Coast and private ranch hotspots including more regions of the world-famous King Ranch.  Nineteen different full or half-day field trips offer plenty of flexibility to attend presentations, workshops, and choice, guided bird walks. Two Pre-trips, Rio Grande Valley and Texas Hill Country; one Post-trip to Rio Grande Valley. Jonathan Wood’s photogenic Raptor Project returns along with Vendor Trade Show, Texas BBQ Welcome Dinner, Artisan Booths, Family Fun Day, and Friday’s Keynote! The Birdiest Festival in America will be held at the beautiful South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.

Location

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

8545 S. Staples Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78413

361-852-2100

Contact

South Texas Botantical Gardens & Nature Center

361-563-5968

View Organizer Website

denise@aquariaservicesinc.com (Festival Chair)

Further questions to veteran Chair Denise, 361-563-5968.

The 2026 Keynote Speaker at the Birdiest Festival in America will be David Sarkozi, author of “The Birds of Texas.” David Sarkozi began birding as a teenager in Central Texas and has been an avid birder for over 45 years—still keeping his very first field guide.  A past President of the Texas Ornithological Society and longtime board member, he has led countless birding trips across Texas and organized over 30 trips to Belize through KoziBirding.com.  David’s birding achievements include two Texas Big Years (500 species in 2015, 509 in 2017) and, in 2019, birding all 254 Texas counties in one year.