Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Presents: Birding the Border 2023
Friday, April 28, 2023 to Sunday, April 30, 2023
Welcome Social: Thursday, April 27, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m.
Host City: Del Rio, TX
Join us for Birding the Border 2023 in the borderlands of southwest Texas for a unique educational birding experience! Upon arrival, you will learn about the area and expected species while enjoying a wonderful welcome social on Thursday, April 27th at 6:30 p.m. The next three days will be full of choices for you to bird on both public lands and private ranches in a variety of habitats, with educational programs and a trade show during the heat of the day. We will travel through the Edwards Plateau, South Texas Brush, and unique habitats of the Del Rio area to find target species such as golden-cheeked warbler, black-capped vireo, Morelet’s seedeater, black-tailed gnatcatcher, elf owl, and all three species of kingfisher that occur in North America. Each birding trip will be led by a professional guide and a local birding buddy. Each trip is limited at 8 -13 participants* to ensure a wonderful experience for all birders!
When registering, all participants will need to purchase a Birding the Border Registration Pass for $60. Your registration pass provides you access to the Birding the Border experience, including the trade show, seminars, and transportation to evening events. After selecting your Birding the Border Registration Pass you will select your daily trips.
Schedule:
5 – 6:30 AM: Depart for birding trips (depending on distance to site)
1 – 2 PM: Return to Ramada Del Rio from birding trips
1 – 5 PM: Trade Show open
2:30 – 4:30 PM: Birding with Extension Seminars
6:30 PM: Evening Activities Start (Excludes Birds, Bats and Owls Benefit Dinner on Friday)
*Schedule & locations are subject to change based upon landowners, birds, and weather.
*Trips must have a minimum number of 8 participants registered. If a minimum of 8 participants is not met, participants will be reassigned to a trip with a similar habitat and similar target birds. Photography-focused trips must have a minimum of 5 participants. Participants will not be refunded or charged the cost difference if minimum number is not met and participants are reassigned.