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Spring Coastal Migration

South Texas is a region like no other, hosting over 510 species of at least 650 known species to breed in the U.S. and Canada. Expert naturalists lead birders through multiple habitats of shoreline, estuary, brush, and arid desert all located within two great migratory flyways. Marvel at anhinga, cormorants, green jays, olive sparrows, vermilion flycatchers, caracara, numerous hawks, countless shore birds, and much more. View majestic whooping cranes during a cruise up the Texas Intercoastal Waterway to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Novice to veteran birders will enjoy birding at its finest.

Highlights

• Experience a wealth of birds and wildlife at the legendary King Ranch known for its array of herons, egrets, and ducks.
• Search for new species during field trips to Frontera Sancturary and Estero Llano Grande State Park.
• Add to your life list as you explore the Port Aransas region, including Indian Point and Paradise Pond.

Activity Particulars

• Walking a minimum of 1.5 miles a day. In the field 5-6 hours a day. Driving up to two hours; getting in/out of large vans.
• Coordinated by Texas A&M University-Kingsville.