Field Trip Description: Shorebirds (alternate - basic plumages) and Wading Birds in the areas of Tule Lake, Fulton Corridor, North Beach, Indian Point, and Sunset Lake Park, Portland.

Registration required one week in advance (by September 7th). Minimum for the trip is 3 participants. NOTE THAT CURRENTLY FIELD TRIPS ARE OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES.

NOTIFY OUR FIELD TRIP LEADER, GENE BLACKLOCK, THAT YOU PLAN TO GO ON THIS FIELD TRIP. TEXT GENE AT 361-558-1829 AND PROVIDE YOUR NAME(S) AND CELL PHONE NUMBER(S).

Field Trip Group Meets: Field Trip Group will meet Meet at Tule Lake Observation Platform. Tule Lake is a tidal lake located off Southern Minerals Road, Corpus Christi. (Tule Lake Physical Address: 7201-7203 7201 Up River Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78409). Take Exit 6 off 1-37 and follow Southern Minerals Road (51) north toward the river. Turn left on Up River Road and proceed to the overlook.

Rest Stop / Bathroom Break: Note that there is not a bathroom in the vicinity of the Tule Lake Observation Deck, so participants are encouraged to stop at a public restroom before arriving at Tule Lake. In route to Portland, a rest stop at North Beach Whataburger (located along Highway 181, Corpus Christi, at 4444 E CAUSEWAY BLVD.)

Stress level: Moderate, a little walking.

MATERIALS TO HAVE AVAILABLE: Scope, binoculars, comfortable hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent (especially for chiggers & mosquitoes). Always be on the look out for fire ants.

OPTIONAL: a Bird Field Guide or Bird ID apps.