Field Trip Leader: Gene Blacklock

BEGIN: 6:45 AM

Meet in parking area immediately adjacent to boardwalk and the Oak Motte at Packery Channel County Park (14218 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418). Caravan to other locations.

Field trip will highlight the birds of spring migrating along the Texas Central Coast.

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.