December 31, Saturday, *7:30 AM*
Last chance to work on your county year list!
Meet Bob Doe at McAllister Park at
7:30 am (NOTE EARLY STARTING TIME). Trip itinerary will depend on participant
wishes, but we will “chase” rarities reported in the county.
December 24, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton
Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. A small entrance
fee will be charged.
December 18, Sunday
San Antonio Christmas Bird Count
Volunteers are needed for this day-long event, all levels of experience are
welcome. Walk (or drive) a specified area and count the species you see. Contact
Bob Doe for
info or area assignments. There is a $5 participation fee to pay for compiling
and publication of data.
December 17, Saturday, 7:45 AM
Botanical Garden Bird Walk
Meet the SAAS leader at the south gate entrance of the Carriage House at 7:45
AM sharp, gates are locked at 8 AM; walk ends at about 10 AM. Free admission. San
Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place (corner of N. New Braunfels).
December 11 Sunday, 7:45 AM
SAAS Field trip to Uvalde
Bob and Sylvia Rasa will be our leaders. Meet at the courthouse square at intersection
of US 90 and US 83 by 7:45 AM. Bring lunch and water. Allow approx. 2 hours drive
time from San Antonio.
December 10, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leader Dick Bartels at Judson Nature Trails next
to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn
west on Ogden to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right
on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool. Binoculars available,
everyone is welcome.
December 3, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field trip to Pullin Ranch
Annual trip for typical brush country birds SE of San Antonio. Take I-37 south
to FM 99, exit right to Whitsett. Go through the [small!] town of Whitsett, past
the railroad tracks, turn left on Pullin Lane at edge of town. (If you get to
the Atascosa River Bridge, you’ve gone too far.) Bring lunch and water.
Wear heavy shoes for walking in the brush. Drive time at least 1 hour and
15 minutes.
November 26, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton
Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. A small entrance
fee will be charged.
November 19, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Sparrow trip to Schaezler’s Warbler
Woods
Meet at Susan and Don Schaezler’s home, 19349 Old Wiederstein Road in Cibolo
at 8:00 AM. From I-35 northbound, take Exit 176. Stay on the access road and
turn right onto Wiederstein Road. After about 1/2 mile, turn left onto Old Wiederstein
Road. Continue past Dean Road 4/10 mile to the driveway and green mailbox on
the right.
November 19, Saturday, 7:45 AM
Botanical Garden Bird Walk
Meet SAAS leader Helen Rejzek at the south gate entrance of the Carriage House
at 7:45 AM sharp–gates are locked at 8 AM; walk ends at about 10 AM.
Free admission. San Antonio Botanical Garden,
555 Funston Place (corner of N. New Braunfels).
November 12, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leader Dick Bartels at Judson Nature Trails next
to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn
west on Ogden to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right
on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool.
November 12, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leader Dick Bartels at Judson Nature Trails next
to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights,
turn west on Ogden to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then
right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool.
November 6, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Castroville
Regional Park
Meet leaders Georgina Schwartz and Helen Rejzek at 8:00 AM. At the end of the
Medina River bridge on US 90 West entering Castroville, turn left on Florence
Street in front of the Landmark Inn and follow the signs. Meet in the first (upper)
parking lot at the entrance.
October 22, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton
Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. A small entrance
fee will be charged.
October 16, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Lakes Tour
A tour of Calaveras, Braunig and Mitchell Lakes.
Meet leader Bob Doe at 8:00 AM at the boat ramp just inside the entrance to
Calaveras Lake. Bring entrance fees ($4 for Calaveras and Braunig combo, $2
for Mitchell) and lunch or money for fast food. Directions: From the intersection
of Loop 1604 and US 181 in SW Bexar County, go east on Loop 1604 to Stuart
Road. Turn left on Stuart to the entrance to Lake Calaveras on the left.
October 15, Saturday, 7:45 AM
Botanical Garden Bird Walk
Meet leader at the south gate entrance of the Carriage House at 7:45 AM sharp–gates
are locked at 8 AM; walk ends at about 10 AM. Free admission. San
Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place (corner of N. New Braunfels).
October 8, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leaders Dick and Shirley Bartels at Judson
Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway
in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left
one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming
pool.
October 2, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Medina River Park
Meet at 8:00 AM at the park, located on the east side of Highway 16, just north
of the Medina River crossing. Leader TBA.
September 24, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field Trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton
Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. A small entrance
fee will be charged.
September 17, Saturday, 7:45 AM
SAAS Botanical Garden Bird Walk
Meet leader Greg Lisciandro at the south gate entrance of the Carriage House
at 7:45 AM sharp–gates are locked at 8 AM; walk ends at about 10 AM.
Free admission. San Antonio Botanical Garden,
555 Funston Place (corner of N. New Braunfels).
September 17, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field trip to Walker Ranch
Park
Meet leaders Dodge and Lorna Engleman at 8:00 AM in the parking lot at Walker
Ranch Historic Landmark Park, 12603 West Avenue. Directions: from US 281 and
Nakoma, take Nakoma west to West Ave. Turn right onto West Ave, then left into
the park (2nd driveway, about 200 yards).
September 10, Saturday, *8:00
AM*
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz (342-2073) at Judson
Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway
in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left
one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming
pool.
September 4, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field trip to Mitchell Lake
Early September is the peak of shorebird migration, both in terms of diversity
and numbers. This field trip will concentrate on shorebirds. Meet leader Bob
Doe at the entrance to Mitchell Lake at 8:00 am. The entrance is on Moursund/Pleasanton
Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. A $5 entrance/guide
fee will be charged.
August 28, Sunday, 7:30 AM
SAAS Field trip to Medina River
Park
Meet leader Helen Rejzek at 7:30 am at the parking lot in the park. The park
is located on the east side of Highway 16, just north of the Medina River in
southern Bexar County. This will be our first opportunity to assess fall migration
at this new park.
August 27, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field Trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton
Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. A small entrance
fee will be charged.
August 21, Sunday, 7:30 AM
SAAS Field trip to O.P. Schnabel
Park and Leon Creek Greenway
Meet leader Bob Doe at 7:30 at the parking lot by the soccer fields just
inside the entrance to the park. The entrance is on the east side of Bandera
Road
[9600 Bandera Road], opposite Braun Road, in NW San Antonio. The creek bottom
along Leon Creek has historically been a good place for migrant warblers
and flycatchers. Note: The walk down to the creek bottom is steep, rocky
and slippery.
August 20, Saturday, 7:45
AM
SAAS Botanical Garden Bird Walk
The monthly bird walks at the San Antonio Botanical
Garden will resume with leader Greg Lisciandro. Meet at the south gate entrance
of the Carriage House at 7:45 AM sharp–gates are locked at 8 AM; walk ends
at about 10 AM. Free admission. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place
(corner of N. New Braunfels).
August 13, Saturday, 7:30
AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz at Judson
Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway
in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left
one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming
pool.
July 31, Sunday, 7:30 AM
SAAS Shorebird Workshop at Mitchell
Lake
Why is that a Short-billed, not a Long-billed Dowitcher? Come examine the early
returning shorebirds and get clues to their identification. Meet leader Bob Doe
at 7:30 AM at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton
Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. An entrance
fee of $5 will be charged.
July 23, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field Trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton
Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. A small entrance
fee will be charged.
July 16, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field trip to Bastrop State Park
Meet leader Bob Doe at the pay station at the park entrance at 8:00 AM.
Bastrop State Park is a detached remnant of the “Piney Woods” of east Texas.
We’ll be looking for Pileated Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Pine
and Black-and-white Warbler, Yellow-throated Vireo, etc. Bring lunch or lunch
money. In the afternoon, we’ll check for early shorebirds at Hornsby
Bend in Austin. Directions: Take I-35 north to San Marcos. Exit and take Highway
80 east a short distance to Highway 21. Turn left (north) and follow Highway
21 to Bastrop. Outside of Bastrop, turn right on Highway 71. In Bastrop, turn
left onto loop 150 (Chestnut Street, right after the hospital) and follow to
the park entrance. Allow 2 hours from San Antonio. Park entrance fee required.
July 9, Saturday, 7:30 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz at Judson
Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway
in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left
one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming
pool. Extra
this month: Book Sale--The late Sumner Dana’s extensive bird book
library will be for sale during the SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk. This will
be Saturday, July 9 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The book sale will be at the Judson
Nature Trail House. Come early for the best selections.
July 2, Saturday, 7:30 AM
SAAS Field trip to Friedrich Park
Meet leader Bob Doe in the parking lot at 7:30 AM. One last chance for Golden-cheeked
Warblers before they head south. Other target birds are Hutton’s Vireo
(regular, but sparse) and Bushtit (at least one pair successfully fledged young
this year). Moderate walking (we’ll go at least to the ridgetop along the
south edge of the park). Directions: Take I-10 west past loop 1604, exit at Camp
Bullis Road. Go under the freeway and turn right onto the access road. Follow
signs to the park.
June 25, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field Trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton
Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. A small entrance
fee will be charged.
June 18, Saturday, 7:30 AM
SAAS Field trip to Uvalde County
Meet leader Bob Rasa on the east side of the County Courthouse in downtown Uvalde
at 7:30 AM. The Courthouse is located at the intersection of US 90 and US 83
in Uvalde. Allow approximately 2 hours from San Antonio. Uvalde County offers
opportunities for brush country birds not regular in San Antonio (Black-throated
and Olive Sparrow, Ringed Kingfisher, Black Phoebe, among others).
June 11, Saturday, *7:30 AM*
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leader at Judson Nature
Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in
Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one
block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming
pool. Everyone is welcome, binoculars
are available.
June 4, Saturday, 7:30 AM
SAAS Field trip to Medina River Park
Meet leaders Helen Rejzek and Georgina Schwartz at 7:30 AM at the entrance
for a tour of San Antonio’s newest Nature Park. Mature riparian habitat
offers the opportunity for late migrants and nesting birds. Easy walking
(about 3 miles). Directions: Take SH 16 south from Loop 410 in south San
Antonio 4.2
miles to the park entrance on the left just before you cross the Medina River.
If you miss the turn (it is unmarked), cross the river, make a U-turn at
the first crossover, re-cross the river and turn right into the first road
(driveway).
May 28, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field Trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton
Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. A small entrance
fee will be charged.
May 14, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leader at Judson Nature Trails next
to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights,
turn west on Ogden to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then
right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool. Everyone
is welcome, binoculars are available.
May 7, Saturday, 7:30 AM
SAAS Field trip to Government Canyon
State Natural Area
Meet leader, Georgina Schwartz at the gate at the sharp turn on Galm
Road in west Bexar County. From Loop 1604, drive west about 3 miles on FM 471/Culebra
Road, turn right on Galm Road, go about 1.5 miles to the gate on the left at
the sharp turn to the right. There will be a long hike up the canyon or a shorter
trip around the lowlands. Moderate walking is required; wear good hiking shoes.
Bring water and snacks or lunch. Spring birds and possible Golden-cheeked Warblers.
We can stay for lunch and all be out by 2:00 PM. Free, but contributions to the
park fund are welcome.
May 1, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field trip to "Warbler
Woods"
Susan and Don Schaezler's ranch near Cibolo, TX. Prime warbler-watching time.
Meet at 8:00 AM, come for part of the day or stay all day; bring lunch if desired.
Restrooms available, property is fairly handicapped accessible. From San Antonio,
take IH 35 N towards Austin. Take exit # 176 and turn right on Wiederstein, turn
left on Old Wiederstein Rd; the address is 19349 Old Wiederstein Rd.
April 30, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Birding field trip to Haggard Ranch
A joint trip with the Native Plant Society. Meet leader Metha Leslie at 8:00
AM for a 2-hour birding only trip (additional birding opportunities will be available).
Go south on IH 35. About 4 miles south of Loop 1604, take exit #137 (Shepherd
Road) off IH 35, go left over the interstate, take another left onto the northbound
access road. Drive 0.5 mile to gate (cattle guard and US Flag). Once through
the gate, go over the second cattle guard and go left at the fork to the house.
April 23, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field Trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton
Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. A small entrance
fee will be charged.
April 9, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz at Judson Nature
Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in
Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one
block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming
pool. Everyone is welcome, binoculars are available.
April 3, Sunday, 8:00 AM [Remember
to set your clocks ahead!]
SAAS Field trip to Castroville
Regional Park
Meet leaders Helen Rejzek and Georgina Schwartz at 8:00 AM at the first (highest)
parking lot just inside the park entrance, above the pool area. Directions:
Take US 90 West from San Antonio. At the end of the Medina River bridge entering
Castroville, turn left in front of the Landmark Inn onto Florence Street and
follow the signs to the Castroville Regional Park.
April 2, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field trip to Choke Canyon State
Park
Meet leader Mike Creese at 8:00 AM at the entrance to the South Shore Unit. Take
IH 37 toward Corpus Christi. Exit at Three Rivers (US 281 exit). In the town
of Three Rivers, turn right onto highway 72 and go about 3 miles to the South
Shore Unit entrance. Allow about 1 1/2 hours travel time. State Park entrance
fee.
March 26, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field Trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton
Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. A small entrance
fee will be charged.
March 19, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Hawkwatch at Comanche
Lookout Park
Early Spring is a great time to look for migrating raptors, cranes, anhinga,
and others. Meet Bob Doe at 8:00 a.m. at the Comanche Lookout parking lot,
located on Nacogdoches Rd., just east of Judson Rd. in NE San Antonio.
March 13, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field Trip to Medina River Park
This as-yet-unopened park along the Medina River offers well developed riparian
habitat. Early migrants and late winter visitors expected. Meet Georgina Schwartz
at 8:00 a.m. at the park entrance off State Highway 16, just north of the Medina
River crossing in South Bexar County. Access to the park is from the NORTHBOUND
lanes. [From Loop 410 and TX 16 south, go south on 16 for 4.2 miles to the left
turn lane at the entrance to the park just before the Medina River bridge.]
March 12, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leaders Shirley and Dick Bartels at Judson
Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway
in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left
one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming
pool. Everyone is welcome, binoculars are available.
March 6, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field Trip to Friedrich Park
Meet leader Helen Rejzek at 8:00 a.m. at the park entrance. Trip designed specifically
to look for recently arrived Golden-cheeked Warblers. Rufous-crowned Sparrows
should be singing along the ridgetop. Expect to walk entire loop trail, 3 miles
(Vista Loop & Main Trail) [a walking stick helps]. From Loop 1604 and IH
10 in NW San Antonio, take IH 10 west (toward El Paso) exit at Camp Bullis Road.
Turn left under the freeway, then right on the western access road. Follow signs
to the park. NOTE: Be prepared for muddy conditions.
March
5, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field trip to Haggard Ranch
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the ranch. 250 acres with varied brush, trees, and open
habitat with water. Directions: Go south on IH 35. About 4 miles south of Loop
1604, take exit #137 (Shepherd Road) off IH 35, go left over the interstate,
take another left onto the northbound access road. Drive 0.5 mile to gate (cattle
guard and US Flag). Once through the gate, go over the second cattle guard
and go left at the fork to the house.
February 26, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field Trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton
Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. A small entrance
fee will be charged.
February 19–21, Saturday–Monday
SAAS Field trip to Rio Grande Valley
An unprecedented influx of Mexican species has appeared in the Rio Grande Valley
this year. Hopefully some will stay for our trip. Itinerary will depend on participant
desires and what is currently being seen. Locations are likely to include Bentsen-Rio
Grande State Park, Frontera Audubon Sanctuary, and Santa Ana NWR, among others.
Participants should make lodging reservations for Friday through Sunday nights.
Suggested lodging is at Holiday Inn Express, 2000 S. 10th St, McAllen TX 78501,
phone 1-956-686-1741. Advertised room rate is $59/night. Bring food/snacks for
field lunches; expect “fast food” breakfasts and restaurant dinners
(casual). Meet 7:00 am in the lobby of above motel on Saturday, Feb. 19. Leader:
Bob Doe <fieldtrips@saaudubon.org>
February 12, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming
pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden to stop
sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right on Viesca to small parking
lot on left before the swimming pool. Everyone is welcome, binoculars are available.
February 5, Saturday, 8:00
AM
SAAS Field trip to Cartwright Ranch
Meet leader Jean Bensmiller at the causeway on FM 534 over Lake Corpus Christi;
arrive early if you want to bird there. About 2 hours south of SA: take IH-37
south to exit 47 (Swinney Switch), go to the intersection of FM 534. Turn right
on 534 toward Dinero and go about a half mile; park off the road before you
reach the causeway. Carpooling is encouraged; Jean will lead the caravan
to the ranch
gate. Bring lunch and water; no restrooms, but there’s a convenience
store in Swinney Switch. Probable Green Jays, Great Kiskadee and lots more.
January 30, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field trip to Southwest High School
This low pecan bottom along the Medina River has yielded some surprises
on Christmas Bird Counts and has the potential for unusual birds any
time of the
year. Meet leader Helen Rejzek at 8:00 am in the parking lot for the “Tink-a-Taco” restaurant
at the intersection of Loop 1604 and Old Pearsall Road in SW Bexar County.
January 22, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field Trip to Mitchell Lake
Leader Ernie Roney. Admission fee will be charged. Meet at 8:00 am at the Mitchell
Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop
410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio.
January 15, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field trip to the Granger Lake area
This agricultural area NE of Austin is an historic site for finding Mt Plover,
longspurs, Sprague’s Pipit, Burrowing Owl and others. Meet leader Bob Doe
at the entrance to Friendship Park on Granger Lake at 8:00 am. Directions: Take
I-35 north through Austin to Round Rock. Exit on US -79 east. Continue on US
79 to Taylor. Turn left (North) on Main Street (Texas 95). Continue on Texas
95 to Granger. Turn right (east) on Davila Street (Road 971) to the entrance
to Friendship Park. Allow about 2 1/2 hour drive time. Bring lunch. Fill tank
with gas in Taylor.
January 8, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leader James Middleton at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming
pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden to stop
sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right on Viesca to small parking
lot on left before the swimming pool. Everyone is welcome, binoculars are available.
January 2, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Bob Doe at 8:00 am at the entrance, 0.7 miles south of Loop 410 on
Moursund in south San Antonio. Entrance fee: $5. Wear footwear appropriate for
walking in tall grass as we will be searching the uplands for LeConte’s
Sparrows, Cassin’s Sparrows and other cryptic winter visitors.
