This is the official Tyler Audubon Society trip to the outstanding migratory birds capital of Texas – High Island.

IMPORTANT: MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW. ROOMS ARE GOING FAST!

I suggest staying in Winnie, Texas. There are numerous hotel/motels there. You can also stay in Beaumont which is only about 22 minutes away.

If you can’t get a room in Winnie, check out the hotels in Beaumont around Walton Road. That is not that far away. Beaumont is not a bad second choice – 22 minutes away, lower rates, and LOTS of room available.While this is a Tyler Audubon Trip, travel and motel/hotels are up to you. Make your own arrangements. Make your room reservations soon, for the rooms disappear quickly.

We will meet at Hooks Woods on Wednesday morning at 8 AM. Park and come to the entrance. We will be meet right there. Here is the Google Maps link – https://maps.app.goo.gl/wo4DhA4eE2YNQ8Xq7

We will spend some time at this smaller sanctuary that often has great finds. Then, we will move over to Boy Scout Woods, a few minutes away.

The itinerary will not be written in stone. We will adjust based on what people see in other locations, weather, etc. But expect to also visit Smith Oakes Sanctuary (Incredible rookery – you will be thrilled). All very close to one another in High Island.

In addition to these locations, we may visit Rollover Pass, Anahuac NWR, and the Bolivar birding areas.

For your trip: BRING YOUR CAMERA. You might want a jacket or a light raincoat. Snacks are not a bad idea. You might consider bringing travel/picnic-type items. Sometimes it may be advantageous to have a quick sandwich or something like that with you. Lunches will be on the run, so you might prepare for that, but dinners will be wonderful at some special places.

BRING INSECT REPELLANT—I will have some in my truck, but you will want to have some with you.

BRING YOUR BINOCULARS. Wear comfortable shoes that are good for walking—even though we are not likely to walk long distances, you will be on your feet a lot.

This area is incredible. You may find it the best birding trip you have ever made. Depending on the conditions, you could see over 100 species on this trip, including a dozen or two of our many warblers. You also will not just be seeing one – you may see dozens of some species. Actually, you might see 100 species in a single day if the conditions are right. It is so much fun.

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