Ben Horstmann will offer advice for birding in the State Parks of South Texas and using the EBird app.  He will talk about some of the special species that live in or migrate through each park, what to expect at each site when visiting, as well as go over some of the programs and guided tours available at the State Parks. 

About Our Speaker: Ben Horstmann is with Texas Parks and Wildlife and serves as the Regional Interpretive Specialist for South Texas State Parks.  His addiction to birding was a direct result of moving to the coastal bend and birding with the park staff and volunteers.  His favorite pastime is birding in the natural places of Texas.

Most of our CBAS members are familiar with Ben, who writes the “Ben’s Corner” section of our monthly newsletter, the Brown Pelican, offering recommendations on birds to look for in our area and giving rare bird sighting information and photos. Ben also gives regular updates on rare birds, good birding locations, and seasonal birding for our monthly seminar meetings.