Maintaining the Bird Sanctuary on Langley Island – Langley Island is a 70 acre island in Lake Tyler. It was designated a wildlife sanctuary by the city Tyler in 1950. The Tyler Audubon Society was officially designated the permanent custodian in 1951. The island can be reached only by boat. Trails on the island are maintained by the Tyler Audubon Society. The island is home to a large heron rookery. No hunting, fire, pets, or picnicking is allowed. Deer and other wildlife roam the island.
Disseminating information about and supporting sound ecological policy and conservation in East Texas.
Maintaining a Bluebird Trail throughout Smith County.
Compiling and distributing a Bird Checklist for Smith County
Assisting in the compilation of the checklist for Tyler State Park
Supporting Junior Audubon and Audubon Adventure Clubs in the area
Christmas Bird Count for Smith County
Monthly meetings September through May, with programs concerning birds and birding, environmental issues, state and local natural areas
Field Trips
Birding Classes
Social Activities that include an annual Christmas Party with the Tyler Native Plant Society and Spring Picnic
aintaining the Bird Sanctuary on Langley Island – Langley Island is a 70 acre island in Lake Tyler. It was designated a wildlife sanctuary by the city Tyler in 1950. The Tyler Audubon Society was officially designated the permanent custodian in 1951. The island can be reached only by boat. Trails on the island are maintained by the Tyler Audubon Society. The island is home to a large heron rookery. No hunting, fire, pets, or picnicking is allowed. Deer and other wildlife roam the island.