Filed Trip Leader: Gene Blacklock

BEGIN: 7:00 AM

Meet at entrance to Rose Hill Memorial Park: (3025 Upriver Road, Corpus Christi). The cemetery is located at the north end of Palm Street (Leopard/Palm).

This trip is dedicated to seeing the migrating birds of the spring (2). Participants will explore Rose Hill, visit Tulle Lake (near junction Southern Minerals and Up River Roads), and the boardwalk and displays at Packery Channel County Park (North Padre Island).

Energy requirement: Moderate, some walking

What to Bring**:  See list below

Birds of Interest: Neotropical migrants, such as Black-billed Cuckoo (rare), vireos, thrushes, wood warblers (especially Townsend's, Hermit, Black-throated Blue and Cape May), tanagers (especially Hepatic and Western, and finches (especially Varied and Lazuli Buntings and Black-headed Grosbeak).

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.