Field Trip Leader: Gene Blacklock

BEGIN: 7:00 AM

Meet on Gulf Beach immediately north of bollards at the north end of Padre Island National Seashore, park up against the fore dunes. We will count all birds seen and heard between 7:00 and 11:00.  (??Portable Potties are available in the immediate area.)

Energy requirement: Moderate, mostly sitting with some walking in deep sand

What to Bring**: In addition to list below, bring a folding chair, umbrella for shade, and cooler with drinks.

 Birds of Interest: migrating waterfowl (Fulvous-whistling Ducks*), Eared Grebe*, shorebirds that prefer a high energy beach: American Golden Plover (migrating overhead), Piping Plover, American Oystercatcher, Willet, Sanderling, Long-billed Curlew and several species of terns; Frigatebird*, cormorants, pelicans, migrating wading birds (Reddish Egret), Peregrine Falcon, migrating swallows and a few other passerines that like beaches (i.e. Horned Lark*).

*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.