Assistant Field Trip Leader: Mike Wenzel, Sanctuary Manager

BEGIN: 8:45 AM

Meet at our North Bay Sanctuary (665 County Road 1432 Aransas Pass, TX, 78336). North on TX 35, take SH 136 exit, just past Gregory; left on SH 136 (toward Bayside); look for a water tank on the right, turn right following the tank; County Road 93/1432); go to end of 1432, entrance gate is on left. Note: No restrooms available at the sanctuary.

Hear a short lecture: "Identification of Hawks in Flight", presented by Gene Blacklock, visit the bird hide and walk about the sanctuary, and sit in the tower and count birds. Field trip concludes about 1:00 PM

Energy requirement: Moderate

What to Bring**: In addition to list below, bring a folding chair.

Birds of interest: waterfowl, Northern Bobwhite, grebes, Groove-billed Ani*, Greater Roadrunner, marsh birds (Purple Gallinule), Wood Storks, cormorants, Anhinga, wading birds, migrating hawks and swallows; songbirds heard and seen in the "low to mid Tamaulipan" habitats.

*Possible but unlikely

For all field trips please dress appropriately for the weather; suggest baggy cryptic clothing, hat, comfortable shoes (preferably with ankle support), and a light rain jacket (optional). Also bring insect repellent, drinking water, snacks, binoculars, and field guide. Download seasonal Coastal Bend checklists from Coastal Bend Audubon Society's webpage.

Please communicate interest this trip by texting your name and phone number to the field trip coordinator Gene Blacklock (361.558.1829). FOR A FIELD TRIP TO HAPPEN IT REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF THREE PARTICIPANTS AND CONFIRMATION BY TEXT AT LEAST TWO DAYS PRIOR TO EACH SCHEDULED TRIP.