For the Public:

Field Trips

Title..........................."Beginners' Bird Walk"

Description................Introduction to urban birdwatching, guided by an

experienced birder. Beginning lesson on how to

spot/identify birds. Expect to see several dozen

species of birds, depending on season, from

hummingbirds to hawks. Other wildlife may be seen, and

plants are often discussed, too.

Target

Audience...................General public.

Cost….......................Free.

Location…................Olmos Park (meet at San Antonio Audubon Society club

house: in 5900 block of Broadway, turn west on Ogden

near Cambridge School, go west to Greely, then south

[left] one block to Viesca, then turn right, enter parking

lot on left).

Dates/Times.............Second Saturday of each month, 8 a.m. (except June-

August, 7:30 p.m.)

Special

requirements...........Participants walk a couple of miles at a leisurely pace. No

rough terrain. Dress for weather and to avoid scratches

and insect bites. Binoculars are almost essential for full

benefit of this program. Sponsor can often loan a few

binoculars, but call ahead to be sure.

Sponsor/POC……...San Antonio Audubon Society. Walk leader is usually

Georgina Schwartz, Tel. (210) 342-2073. Call for large

groups or special needs. Individuals or families can just

show up, but call ahead appreciated.

Other Notes...........Sponsor can occasionally provide speakers for meetings

and classrooms, but capacity limited. Contact same POC.