January 22, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Avenue A
Meet leader Tim Katafias (557-9915) at the parking lot on Red Oak. Turn north on Red Oak from Mulberry into Brackenridge Park. From there, we’ll walk to Avenue A. Bring snacks and water.

January 24, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Mud Creek Park
Meet leader Bill Zwartjes (495-5123) in the parking lot of Mud Creek Park, 16675 Jones Maltsberger, 1.2 miles inside Loop 1604. From North Loop 1604 East, take the Bulverde exit and turn south on Bulverde Road. Continue right on Bulverde, then right on Jones Maltsberger. Lunch at a local restaurant.

January 29, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Kreutzberg Natural Area
Meet leaders Lee and Betty Pasquali (408-6818) at the headquarters of the natural area. To reach the natural area, travel west on IH-10 and take the first exit into Boerne. Turn right on TX 46 and go to stop light on Esser Road. Turn left and go north to join 474 by the high school. Go on 474 for 6+ miles. At Kreutzberg Road, turn right and continue 2+ miles to Mark Twain Road. Continue 1 mile to the entrance to the park. Lunch at a local restaurant.

January 31, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Pedernales Falls State Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (632-2812) at the entrance to Pedernales Falls State Park. From San Antonio, take US 281 north to Johnson City. Take a right (east) on FM 2766 and continue for about 9 miles to the park. Bring water, snacks and lunch. Allow about 90 minutes for driving time.

February 5, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Calaveras Lake
Meet leader Chris Bailey (621-3025) in the large parking lot past the entrance to the lake. We will have access to the primitive area so it is important that you arrive on time! Take I-37 South past the Loop 410 intersection. Take the Highway 181 exit to Floresville, (exit right but loops over). Proceed to Loop 1604. Take 1604 N to Stuart. Turn left on Stuart, go 1 block and turn left into the park. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. Time permitting, we will bird Braunig Lake. Entrance fee is $4.00, which is good for both parks.

February 9, Thursday, 8:00 AM
Warbler Woods
Meet Sandi Wheeler (632-2812) at Don and Susan Schaezler's sanctuary near Cibolo. Take IH-35 N toward Austin. Take Exit 176, Wiederstein Road. Turn right on Wiederstein at the overpass. Turn left at the next road, Old Wiederstein. After you pass Dean Road, the Schaezler property begins on the right. Look for the green mailbox, 19349 Old Wiederstein. Lunch at a local restaurant.

February 11, 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. Go 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.

February 11, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Canyon Lake
Meet leader Bob Doe (830-438-8399) at the Valero station at the intersection of US 281 and Farm Road 306 in northern Comal County. During the morning we will look for loons and Greater Scaup on the lake and wintering sparrows in the lakeside brush. In the afternoon, we will bird the trails along the river below the dam. Plan on picnic lunch at Little Jacobs Creek Park.

February 12, Sunday, 8:00 AM
New Braunfels Fields
Meet leader Bob Doe (830-438-8399) at the parking lot of the Clear Springs Cafe in New Braunfels. Since we will be driving the agricultural fields, it will make it easier if we carpool from there, so please be on time. This trip is probably not appropriate for children or new birders as we will be spending a lot of time searching for rare, local, and hard to see birds, which include longspurs, cranes, and sparrows. From San Antonio take IH-35 north to New Braunfels. Exit at State Highway 46. Take SH 46 east (toward Seguin). The Clear Springs Cafe will be on your right. Bring water and snacks; lunch at a local restaurant.

February 17, Friday, 8:00 AM
OP Schnabel Park
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz (342-2073) at the main parking lot in the park, 9606 Bandera Road, at the intersection of Braun Road. From the Bandera Road entrance, drive to the first stop sign. Turn left and drive a short distance to the main parking lot near the pavilion.

February 18, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Jackson Nature Park
Meet leader Eva Fromme (830-393-4176) at the sewer ponds near Stockdale. From San Antonio, take US 87 toward Victoria. Go past the highway TX 97 to Floresville and watch for County Road 401 on the right, which has a brown sign for Jackson Nature Park. Turn right and go as far as the sewer ponds on the left and park on the side of the road. We will observe the sewer ponds for ducks and then proceed to the park, which will be on your left after crossing Cibolo Creek. If you reach Stockdale, you have gone too far. There is a $1.00 fee for the park. Lunch at a local restaurant.

February 21, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Crescent Bend Nature Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (632-2812) in the parking lot of the park. From San Antonio, take IH-10 E to the FM 1518 exit and go north toward Schertz. Look for a brown park sign at Schaefer Road. Turn right and go 3 miles to the park. Entrance will be on your left. Bring snacks and water; lunch at a local restaurant.

February 26, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Junction
Meet leaders Sandi Wheeler (632-2812) and Helen Rejzek (679-7437) at the convenience store at Martinez Street. Allow about 2 hours from San Antonio. From San Antonio, take IH 10 west toward Junction. Take the Martinez Street exit and look for the convenience store. From there we will bird some areas around Junction, then continue to S. Llano State Park. Bring snacks, water, and lunch.

Looking Ahead

East Texas Trip, March 2-4
Contact Sandi Wheeler(wheels5683@satx.rr.com) to sign up for the East Texas trip with Steve Gross. Trip limited to 12 people; cost $45 plus lodging and food.

Field Trip listing is usually updated the during first and third week of each month. The Beginner's walk is scheduled on the second Saturday of each month.

Regular hours for the public are now Saturdays and Sundays from 8 AM to 4 PM with other times by appointment. Call the Center at 210-628-1639 for more information. The gate will be opened from the Visitor's Center after you push the button at the gate. A small entrance fee is charged. You may become a member of the Center at $40 for an individual, $60 for your family for one year.

Birding trips ($5 entrance and trip fee):

February 12, 2nd Sunday, 8:00 AM with Curt McCamy
February 14, 2nd Tuesday, 8:00 AM with Helen Rejzek and Georgina Schwartz
February 19, 3rd Sunday, 8:00 AM with Helen Rejzek and Georgina Schwartz
February 25, 4th Saturday, 8:00 AM, monthly count.

Check the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center website for the very latest schedule.

January 4, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
McAllister Park
Meet Bill and Marian Collins (545-6064) at the first parking lot on your left. The park is located at 13102 Jones Maltsberger north of Starcrest, just past the police station. Great place to look for winter birds.

January 7, Friday, 8:00 AM
South Salado Creek Greenway
Meet leader Brad Wier in the parking lot of the new South Salado Creek Greenway,3900 Pecan Valley Drive at Southside Lion's Park. (The playground parking lot is under construction.) Target birds are sparrows, urban bluebirds, Couch's Kingbird, Northern Flicker, and Pine Warbler. Lunch at a local restaurant. For those wanting to try for an in-town 100-species day, Brad can visit some local lakes after lunch.

January 8, 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. Go 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.

January 8, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Choke Canyon State Park
Meet leader Mike Creese (479-5552) at the entrance to the Calliham Unit. Go south on I-37 to the Three Rivers exit. Obey the speed limit in Three Rivers. In town, turn west on FM 72 and go past the South Shore Unit another 10 miles. Driving time is about 2 hours. Bring lunch, water and $4 entry fee or park pass.

January 15-17, Saturday-Monday
Big Bend National Park
Meet Bob Doe at 12:00 noon at the Big Bend National Park Visitor Center, approximately 65 miles south of Marathon. During the weekend, we will bird the desert and riparian areas along the river and higher elevation woodlands, looking for western birds such as Brewer’s and Sage Sparrows, Crissal and Sage Thrashers,
Western Screech-Owl, and Gray Flycatcher. Vagrants or unusual wintering birds are always a possibility. This is primarily a camping trip; nearest lodging is at Marathon (possibly Study Butte-Terlingua). If planning on lodging, make reservations early. Please contact Bob (830-438-8399) if you plan to go.

January 22, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Haggard Ranch
Meet Metha Haggard (622-388) on her ranch in SW Bexar County. The ranch has varied habitat, brush, trees and open areas. Go south on IH-35. About 4 miles south of Loop 1604, take Exit 137 (Shepherd Road) off of IH-35. Go left over interstate, take another left onto the northbound access road. Drive 0.5 mile to the gate (#16290), where there is a cattle guard, then turn left at the fork to reach the house. Bring water and lunch. Wear sturdy walking shoes.

January 23, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Mission Espada Aqueduct Park
Meet leaders Andy and Wendy Garcia (344-4162) in the parking lot of the park. Take South Loop 410 from IH-37 to exit 44.Turn right at Espada Road and drive to the end (north) of Espada Road into the small parking lot. Looking for winter birds: hawks, sparrows, towhees, snipe etc. Note that this is a new location for SAAS field trip.

January 25, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Crescent Bend Nature Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (659-8168) in the parking lot of the Crescent Bend Nature Park. From IH 10 East, take the FM 1518 Exit and go north toward Schertz. Look for the brown park sign at Schaefer Road. Turn right and go about 3 miles.

January 29, Saturday
Vanishing Texas River Cruise, Burnet
Join SAAS on the Ultimate Eagle Cruise, part of the Vanishing Texas River Cruise boat tours, located near Burnet, Texas, about 2.5 hours from San Antonio. The four-hour boat trip begins at 9 AM. Lunch is included in the price of $37.18/person. Please make your check payable to Mariann Golden (650-4312) and mail it to her at 4119 Hunters Glen, SATX 78218 by Jan. 14. We need 20 people to attend to receive the group rate. Directions: Go North on 281 to reach Burnet, about 2 hours away. From Burnet, drive 3 miles west on Hwy 29 to FM 2341. Turn right (north) for 14 miles to cruise entrance. Arrive about 30 minutes before departure. Map and more info about the cruise can be found on www.vtrc.com or you can call 1-800-474-8374.

February 5, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Canyon Lake
Meet leader Bob Doe (830-438-8399) at the Valero station at the intersection of US 281 and Farm Road 306 in northern Comal County. During the morning, we will look for loons and Greater Scaup on the lake, and wintering sparrows in the lakeside brush. In the afternoon, we will bird the trails along the river below the dam. Plan on a picnic lunch at Little Jacobs Creek Park (provisions available in Canyon City).

February 6, Sunday, 8:00 AM
New Braunfels
Meet leader Bob Doe (830-438-8399) at the intersection of Farm Road 758 and Dauer Ranch Road. This trip is probably not appropriate for children or brand new birders, as we will be spending a lot of time searching for rare, local, and hard to see birds, which include longspurs, cranes, and sparrows. Lunch in New Braunfels. Directions: From San Antonio, take IH-35 north to New Braunfels. Exit at State Highway 46. Take 46 east (toward Seguin) to Clear Springs.Turn left on Farm Road 758. Dauer Ranch will be the first road on your right (1+ miles).

February 9, Wednesday, 8:00 AM
Medina River Natural Area
Meet leader Helen Rejzek (679-7437) at this park on Highway 16. The park is on the left, 4.2 miles south of Loop 410, just before the Medina River. Bring drinking water.

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. Go 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.

February 16, Wednesday, 8:00 AM
Aquarena Springs, San Marcos
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (659-8168 or Wheels5683@satx.rr.com) at the Aquarena Springs main parking lot, which is about 50 miles from downtown San Antonio. Take IH-37 north to Exit 206, TX 82 Loop/Aquarena Springs Drive. Merge onto the IH-35 frontage road north. Turn left at Aquarena Springs Drive, go 0.9 mile, and Aquarena Springs will be on your right.

February 18-20, Friday-Sunday, 8:00 AM
East Texas
Contact Sandi Wheeler wheels5683@satx.rr.com (632-2812) to sign up for the East Texas field trip with Steve Gross. Participants will be limited to 12. Cost is $35 per person.

February 26, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Stone Oak Park
Meet leader Mariann Golden (650-4312) in the parking lot of Stone Oak Park, located at 20395 Stone Oak Parkway. Take US 281 N and turn left at Stone Oak Parkway. Go about 1.2 miles and make a right.

February 27, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Dobie Ranch, Live Oak County
Join Sandi Wheeler at Jimmy Jackson's Dobie Ranch in Live Oak County. From San Antonio, go south on IH-37. After the intersection of US 59 & IH-37,continue south on IH-37 for about 7.5 miles and take Hwy 3024 and continue south ( it runs parallel to IH-37) for 1.8 miles to arrive at Swinney Switch.Turn right (west) at Swinney Switch on FM 534 and go 3.3 miles to arrive at the Dinero Store, where we will meet Jimmy and follow him to the ranch. Please RSVP to Sandi at 659-8168 o wheels5683@satx.rr.com so we can let Jimmy know how many we are expecting.

March 5, Saturday, 8:45 AM - 12:00 Noon
King Ranch, Kingsville, TX; $29.95/each
Jim Sinclair will lead this half-day birding tour. Contact Sandi Wheeler (wheels5683@satx.rr.com or 210-659-8168) to reserve a spot. Cost is $29.95/person. Van transportation will be provided at the ranch and participation will be limited to 14 people. Directions to King Ranch Visitor Center: From SA take I-37S toward Floresville/Corpus Christi (119.8 mi). Merge onto US-77 S via Exit 14 toward Kingsville/Brownsville (28.6 mi). Take the exit toward TX141/King Ave/Kennedy Ave (0.2mi). Stay straight to go onto US-77 S/S US-77 BYP (0.1 mi). Turn right onto TX-141/E King Ave, (0.9 mi). The Visitor Center is just past S. 15th St. Travel time from SA about 2.5 hrs. Bring snacks and water. We plan to eat at a local restaurant. If using GPS, the address is Highway 141 West, Kingsville, Texas.

March 9, Wednesday, 8:00 AM
Cibolo Nature Center
Meet Tom and Patsy Inglet (698-8445) in the parking lot of the Cibolo Nature Center. From SA, take IH-10 W, to the first Boerne Exit (#542), Highway 87 N and follow it into downtown Boerne. It becomes Main Street. Go right on Hwy 46 E, also marked River Road. Continue on 46 E a mile and turn right on City Park Rd. Take that almost to the end and turn right into CNC. Will bird 4 habitats (Marsh, Prairie, Riparian, and Woodland), then go to nearby Boerne Lake.

March 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. Go 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.

March 13, Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
BexarMet Property, South Bexar County
We will explore the eastern portion and have lunch off property at noon. In the afternoon, we will go to the western portion. Take I-35 S past Loop 410 and exit Fischer Rd. Go right (west) on Fischer Rd., nearly to the end and turn left on Moreno St. Continue to the ending cul-de-sac at BexarMet, where we will meet. Arrive before 8 AM to sign the release form for entering the property. For info, call Bill Zwartjes, 495-5123.

March 17, Thursday, 8:30 AM
Land Heritage Institute
Meet leaders Patsy and Alan Kuentz (210-493-2673, apkuentz@aol.com or 612-276-3572 or 612-424-8373), at the convenience store at the intersection of Highway 16 and Loop 1604 West PROMPTLY at 8:30 AM. From the store, we’ll convoy to the LHI property on Neal Road. To reach the store, follow I-35 S from downtown and take Exit 149 toward Hutchins Road. Follow the access road for about 1 mile and turn left onto Poteet Jourdanton Freeway/Highway 422, which turns into Palo Alto Rd./Highway 16 at Loop 410. Continue for about 6 miles past Loop 410 to the store on the NE corner of Highway 16 and Loop 1604.

March 19, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Concan
Meet leader Bob Rasa at the parking lot across from Neal's Cafe in Concan for a trip to his favorite spots and lunch at Neal's Cafe. Bring snacks, water, and money for lunch. Take US 90 toward Uvalde. At Sabinal,turn north on FM 187, then left on TX 127 across the Sabinal River. Travel time about 2 hours from SA.

March 22, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Friedrich Park/Crownridge Canyon
Meet leader Helen Rejzek (679-7437) in the parking lot at Friedrich, 21395 Milsa. Take IH-10 W to Dominion Drive, Exit 552. Drive approximately 1.5 miles and take turnaround under IH-10. Take second right turn, Milsa,Trails are steep and rocky; bring water. If time permits, will bird Crownridge Canyon Natural Area.

March 27, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Castroville Regional Park
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz in the upper parking lot of the park. Take US 90 W to Castroville. At the end of the Medina River Bridge, turn left in front of the Landmark Inn onto Florence and follow signs to the park. Bring water; lunch at a local restaurant.

March 30, Wednesday, 8:00 AM
Crescent Bend Nature Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (659-8168) in the parking lot of the park. From SA take IH-10 E to FM 1518 Exit and go north toward Schertz. Look for a brown sign at Schaefer Road. Turn right and go 3 miles. Bring water.

April 2, Saturday, 8:00 AM
John Knox Ranch
Meet leader Linda Koehler (salindak@satx.rr.com or 654-3313) at the entrance to Canyon High School on FM 32, just west of the intersection with FM 3424 in north Comal County. From SA, take US 281 N to FM 306. Turn right (E) on 306 and go to FM 3424.Turn left and go to the intersection with FM 32. Turn left on FM 32; entrance to Canyon Lake High School is on the left. Park there. Drive time about one hour to meeting place. We will go as a group up the Mail Route Rd. and John Knox Rd. to the ranch. Bring lunch. Please bring some money for a small contribution.

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. Go 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.

April 10, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Maverick Ranch
Meet Mary and Bebe Fenstermaker at the gate to their ranch on Boerne Stage Rd in NW Bexar County. Exit IH-10 W at Leon Springs. Turn left on Boerne Stage Rd. Drive 3 mi. to stop sign, turn right on Boerne Stage Rd. Go 1.4 mi. to gate on left. Gate will be locked once everyone is there, so please arrive on time. Bring lunch and water. Contact is Bebe (830-981-4477).

April 16, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Bastrop
We will bird several habitats on a 1,000-acre property near the state park; Stan Wellso is our guide. Take I-35N to San Marcos. Exit 205, turn right and follow signs for TX21, exit right, turn left onto TX 21 and travel NE about 35 miles. Turn right (E) on Hwy 71. Meet at First National Bank parking lot across from HEB. Contact Karen Moulder (824-2547) to reserve a spot and final directions for meeting. Bring snacks and water. Lunch at a local restaurant. Drive is about 2 hours from SA.

April 17, Sunday, 7:00 AM
Chaparral Wildlife Management Area
Dan Walker, non-game biologist for the Chaparral WMA, will meet us at the refuge headquarters, on FM 133 on the Dimmitt and LaSalle Co. lines. There is a free campground on the LaSalle side of the refuge and it will be open on April 16 and 17. The refuge is about half way between Highway I-35 and Highway 83. There are motels in Cotulla on I-35 and Carrizo Springs on Hwy 83. Please contact Dana Green to let her know if you are going to attend: ( 830-464-4329) or danagreen@aol.com. The property is about 100 miles southwest of SA.

April 29, Friday, 8:00 AM
Crescent Bend Nature Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (659-8168) in the parking lot of the park.

April 30, Saturday,  8:00 AM
Tobin Park
Meet Karen and Jerry Moulder (824-2547) in the parking lot of the park on Salado Creek, 100 Ira Lee. Take Austin Hwy NE from Alamo Heights, exit right before Salado Creek bridge. The bridge is about .25
mile past Eisenhauer Rd traffic light. Before the low water crossing, turn left under Austin Highway. Tobin Park is on your right.

May 1, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Avenue A and S.A. Botanical Garden
Meet leader Tim Katafias in the parking lot on Red Oak, north of Avenue A, across from Mulberry. As of this time, Mulberry is closed off of Broadway. But you can take Tuleta (road by the Witte) and follow that to the end. Take a left (Red Oak) and follow that to the last parking area on your right. This is the last day for the Birdiest City Contest. Time permitting we will bird at the SA Botanical Garden.

May 8, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Choke Canyon State Park
Meet leader Mike Creese (479-5552) at the parking lot by the entrance to the Calliham Unit of Choke Canyon SP. Take I-37 South to Three Rivers exit. In town, turn west on TX 72 and go past the South Shore unit and the federal prison; the road to Calliham Unit is on your right. Driving time about 2 hours. Bring lunch, water, $4 entry fee or park pass.

May 14, 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. Go 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.

May 17, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Medina River Natural Area
Meet leader Helen Rejzek() in the parking lot of Medina River Natural Area. From south Loop 410 take the SH16/Palo Alto exit. Go south on SH 16 for about 4.2 miles to the entrance which will be on the left just before the Medina River bridge. Lunch at a local restaurant.. Bring water and insect repellent.

May 18, Wednesday, 8:00 AM
Blanco State Park
Meet leader Shirley Winslow at the entrance to Blanco State Park for our first trip to this park led by the local expert. Bring insect repellent and drinking water. Lunch at a local restaurant. Bring park pass or $4 entrance fee. For info, call Georgina at .

May 21-22, Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 AM
Port Aransas and Corpus Christi
Saturday we will meet at the Turnbull Birding Center in Port Aransas at 8 AM. Our plan is to bird the hot spots in town. Sunday we will meet at Blucher Park in Corpus Christi at 8 AM. We will also go to Hans Suter, Rose Hill Cemetery, and Tule Lake. Some of us will be staying in a motel Friday and Saturday night. Anyone is welcome to join the group for one or both days. Contact Karen Moulder for more information (824-2547).

May 25, Wednesday, 7:30 AM
Live Oak Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (659-8168) in the main parking lot of Live Oak Park. From Loop 410 NE, take IH-35 north toward Austin. Take the exit to Judson Road and then turn right at the first stop sign after you exit IH-35. Judson Road becomes Toepperwein Road toward Randolph AFB. At the traffic light at Leafy Hollow, turn left. Go to the end of the street, which turns right and becomes the park road. Drive to the main parking area. Bring water, snacks, and insect repellent.

June 4, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Uvalde
Meet leader Bob Rasa in the parking lot of the HEB in downtown Uvalde. Bob will be taking the group to some of his favorite hot spots, such as Cook's Slough and the Fish Hatchery. Bring snacks, water, and insect repellent. Lunch at a local restaurant.

June 7, Tuesday, 7:30 AM
Max Starcke Park, Seguin
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (659-8168) in the large parking lot in front of the water treatment plant at Max Starcke Park. Take IH-10 to Exit 603 to merge onto W Kingsbury Street/W US 90. Slight right at W Court Street/US 90. Turn right at S. Austin/State Loop 5131/TX 123 Business. Turn right on Wave Pool Drive, then left at S. Guadalupe Street. Turn right to River Drive.
Bring water and snacks; lunch at local restaurant.

June 11, 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. Go 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.

June 12, Sunday, 7:00 AM (Yes, 7:00 AM is correct)
Crescent Bend Nature Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (659-8168) in the parking lot of the park. From SA, take IH-10 E to the FM 1518 exit and go north toward Schertz. Look for a brown sign at Schaefer Road. Turn right and go 3 miles.

June 18, Saturday, 7:30 AM
Rancho Diana
Meet leader Jayne Neal at the gate to Rancho Diana. Bring water, snacks, and bug spray. Dress for some off-trail hiking, including suitable footwear. Directions:from Highway 16 in Helotes, go north on Scenic Loop Road. Turn right on Menchaca and go to end of road. Limit 15, so call Georgina (342-2073) to reserve your place and provide cell phone number to be notified if it rains. Rain date is the next day, Sunday, June 19.

June 25, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Palmetto State Park
Meet leader Bill Zwartjes (495-5123) at the park office in Ottine, Texas. From IH-10 East, take the exit to US 183 and proceed south. Go about 2 miles, and turn right on TXP11. Travel time about 90 minutes. Bring water, snacks, insect repellent, and lunch.

July 5, Tuesday, 7:00 AM
Crescent Bend Nature Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (659-8168) in the parking lot of the park. From SA, take IH-10 E to the FM 1518 exit and go north toward Schertz. Look for a brown sign at Schaefer Road. Turn right and go 3 miles. Bring snacks and water.

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. Go 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.

CANCELLED! July 30-31, Saturday/Sunday, 8:00 AM
Central Texas Coast
Overnight trip concentrating on shorebirds and terns, but we will also check local hot spots for passerine migrants and residents. Meet at 8:00 AM on Saturday at the entrance to Packery Channel County Park. On Sunday, meet at 8:00 AM at the Port Aransas Nature Preserve (Charlie's Pasture) in Port Aransas. Trip will cancel if significant tropical weather is expected; call Bob Doe (210) 508 -2729 between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM on Friday, July 29 for trip status and to let him know how many to expect. Directions: From San Antonio, take IH-37 south to Corpus Christi; follow signs to Padre Island Beaches. When you cross the big bridge over the Intercoastal Waterway, look for the entrance to Packery Channel County Park on the left. Sunday: From the Port Aransas Ferry Terminal, follow Port Street south to the end.

August 7, Sunday, 7:00 AM
Crescent Bend Nature Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (659-8168) in the parking lot of the park. From SA, take IH-10 E to the FM 1518 exit and go north toward Schertz. Look for a brown sign at Schaefer Road. Turn right and go 3 miles. Bring snacks and water.

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. Go 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.

August 14, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Choke Canyon State Park
Meet leader Mike Creese (479-5552) at the parking lot by the entrance to the Calliham Unit of Choke Canyon SP. Take IH-37 South to Three Rivers exit. In town, turn west on TX 72 and go past the South Shore unit and the federal prison; the road to Calliham Unit is on your right. Driving time about 2 hours. Bring lunch, water, $4 entry fee or park pass.

August 23, Tuesday, 7:30 AM
Leon Creek Greenway
Meet leader Helen Rejzek at the Leon Creek Trailhead on Babcock Road. From IH-10, take the Dezavala exit and go west to the turnoff to Babcock on the right. Go to the parking area on the left just before the bridge over Leon Creek. Bring water.

September 8, Thursday, 7:30 AM
Crescent Bend Nature Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (659-8168) in the parking lot of the park. From SA, take IH-10 E to the FM 1518 exit and go north toward Schertz. Look for a brown sign at Schaefer Road. Turn right and go 3 miles. Bring snacks and water.

September 10, 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. Go 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.

September 10-11, Saturday/Sunday
Upper Texas Coast
Local leader David Sarkozi will take us on a tour of the Upper Texas Coast hotspots. Please contact Sandi Wheeler (Wheels5683@satx.rr.com or 210-632-2812) to reserve your place. The trip will be limited to 15. Cost is $20.00 per person. This fee is in addition to your food, lodging, and transportation.

September 20, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Tobin Park
Meet leaders Karen and Jerry Moulder (824-2547) in the parking lot of Tobin Park on Salado Creek, 100 Ira Lee. From Austin Highway heading northeast of Alamo Heights, exit to the right just before the bridge over Salado Creek. The bridge is about 1/4 mile past the Eisenhauer Road traffic light. Before the low water crossing, turn left and go under Austin Highway. Tobin Park is on your right.

September 22, Thursday, 8:00 AM (and later)
Hazel Bazemore County Park Hawk Watch, Corpus Christi
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz (342-2073) any time after 8 AM at the hawk watch. The park is located in the NW corner of Corpus Christi in the community of Calallen. From I-37 S take Exit 14, which is Highway 77 south to Kingsville. Less than one-half mile south of Highway 77 is FM 624 (Up River Road). Turn west (right) on 624 for 0.7 mile to a traffic light. The entrance is on the right. Follow the road to the entrance, then bear left and follow the signs to the hawk watch. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a chair. The hawk watch runs from the middle of August until November.

September 25, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Avenue A
Meet leader Tim Katafias (557-9915) at the parking lot on Red Oak in Brackenridge Park. Turn north on Red Oak from Mulberry in the park.

October 4, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Warbler Woods
Meet Sandi Wheeler (632-2812) at Don and Susan Schaezler’s (602-8621) sanctuary near Cibolo. Take IH-35 N toward Austin. Take Exit 176, Wiederstein Road. Turn right on Wiederstein at the overpass. Turn left at the next road, Old Wiederstein. After you pass Dean Road, the Schaezler property begins on the right. Look for the green mailbox,19349 Old Wiederstein. Walk the property or sit by the pond. If you like, bring lunch.

October 8, 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. Go 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.

October 9, Sunday, 7:30 AM
Crescent Bend Nature Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (659-8168) in the parking lot of the Crescent Bend Nature Park. From IH 10 East, take the FM 1518 Exit and go north toward Schertz. Look for the brown park sign at Schaefer Road. Turn right and go about 3 miles.

October 27, Thursday, 8:00 AM
Medina River Natural Area
Meet leader Helen Rejzek (679-7437) in the parking lot of the Natural Area. From Loop 410 South, drive 4.2 miles south on SH 16; the park entrance is on the east side (left) just before the Medina River bridge. Bring snacks and water; lunch at a local restaurant.

Sunday, October 30, 8:00 AM
Calaveras Lake
Meet leader Bill Zwartjes (495-5123) in the large parking lot past the entrance to the lake. Take IH-37 South past the Loop 410 intersection. Take the Highway 181 Exit to Floresville (exits right but loops over). Proceed to Loop 1604. Take 1604 north to Stuart Road. Turn left on Stuart, go a block and turn left into the park. Bring water and snacks; lunch at a local restaurant.

November 5, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Lake Front Park
Meet leader Mariann Golden (415-4661) at the park, 5640 Lake Park Drive. From Loop 410 and Rigsby in the SE part of town, turn east on Rigsby (Highway 87). Turn right at the light onto Lake Front Drive. The park is on your right. If time allows, we might go to Southside Lions Park afterward.

November 6, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area
Meet leader Lee Pasquali (408-6818) at the headquarters of the natural area, which opened in August. The 117-acre natural area, located on the Guadalupe River, includes typical hill country terrain and has three nice bird blinds with water drips. To reach the natural area, travel to Boerne and exit IH-10 to South Main Street (US 87 Business). At North Main Street and Ranch Road 474 (Blanco Road), turn right and continue on Ranch Road 474 for 6+ miles to Kreutzberg Rd. At Kreutzberg Rd, turn right and continue for 2+ miles to Mark Twain Road. Turn left and continue about 1 mile to entrance. Lunch in local restaurant.

Novembar 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. Go 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.

November 13, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Castroville Regional Park
Meet Georgina Schwartz in the upper parking lot of the park. Take US-90 W to Castroville. At the end of the Medina River bridge entering Castroville, turn left in front of the Landmark Inn onto Florence St. and follow signs to the park. Bring water; lunch in local restaurant.

November 15, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Crescent Bend Nature Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (632-2812) in the parking lot of the park. From SA, take IH-10 E to the FM 1518 exit and go north toward Schertz. Look for a brown sign at Schaefer Road. Turn right and go 3 miles. Bring snacks and water.

November 19, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Choke Canyon State Park
Meet leader Mike Creese (479-5552) at the entrance to the Calliham Unit. Go south on I-37 to the Three Rivers exit. In town, turn west on FM 72 and go past the South Shore Unit. Continue driving about 10 miles and you will see the sign to the park on the right. Turn right, follow road to the park. Bring lunch, water, and $4.00 entrance fee or a state park pass. Driving time is nearly two hours. Beware the speed limits in the city.\

December 3, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Beeville
Meet leader Jimmie Jackson at his ranch in Beeville. From San Antonio, come in off I-37 on US 59 and turn left on Loop 351, following it to the left turn on FM 673. Go 0.75 miles to FM 799, turn left and go 0.6 mile to the Poesta Creek bridge. About 200 ft. past the bridge, turn left on the caliche road to the house. Note the flag pole between the highway and the house. Lunch at a local restaurant. RSVP to Georgina at 342-2073.

December 10, 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. Go 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 10, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Sparrow Workshop at Warbler Woods
Meet at Don and Susan Schaezler’s (602-8621) sanctuary near Cibolo. Take IH-35 N toward Austin. Take Exit 176, Wiederstein Road. Turn right on Wiederstein at the overpass. Turn left at the next road, Old Wiederstein. After you pass Dean Road, the Schaezler property begins on the right. Look for the green mailbox, 19349 Old Wiederstein. Focus is on sparrow ID.

December 11, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Southwest High School
Meet leader Helen Rejzek (679-7437) at the side entrance to Southwest High School. From S. Loop 410, take Old Pearsall Road exit. Turn right, go past Medina River Bridge. Entrance to high school is on the right. Bring water and snacks.

December 18, Sunday
San Antonio Christmas Bird Count
Contact Sheridan Coffey at 561-2454 or sngcanary@yahoo.com to sign up.

2010 Trips

December 21, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Southwest High School
From south Loop 410 exit to Old Pearsall Road and go to the first intersection on the right after the Medina River bridge. Turn right into the school property. We are going to bird the river bottom/stadium area. Meet the leader at the gate, to which we will have a key.Lunch will be at the Tink-a-Tako on 1604 nearby.

November 28, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Crescent Bend River Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (659-8168) in the parking lot of the park. From IH 10 East, take the FM 1518 Exit and go north toward Schertz. Look for the brown park sign at Schaefer Road. Turn right and go 3 miles.

December 4, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Castroville Regional Park
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz (342-2073) at the first parking lot near the swimming pool. Castroville is about 30 miles from downtown San Antonio. Take US 90west from San Antonio to Castroville, exit left at the end of the Medina River bridge onto Florence Street and follow the signs to the park. We will have lunch in Castroville afterward.

December 5, Sunday, 7:45 AM
Angel of Goliad Trail, Goliad State Park
Meet at the Whataburger at the intersection of US 59 and US 183 at 7:45 AM. We will then leave for the head of the trail. Come prepared to walk the two miles to the park along the river and back, with lunch at The Empressario Restaurant. Derek Muschalek will join us. Bring your State Park pass if you have one; fee is $3 if you don’t. Goliad is about 2 hours from San Antonio.

December 7, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
O.P. Schnabel Park
Helen Rejzek (679-7437) will lead this walk. The park is located at 9606 Bandera Road, at the intersection of Braun Road, and is on the east side of Bandera Road.The park is south of N. Loop 1604 W. and north of Huebner Road.

December 11, 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. Go 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 12, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Aquarena Springs, San Marcos
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (659-8168orWheels5683@satx.rr.com) at the Aquarena Springs main parking lot, which is about 50 miles from downtown San Antonio. Take IH-35 north to Exit 206, TX-82 Loop/Aquarena Springs Dr; merge onto the IH-35 Frontage Rd N. Turn left at Aquarena Springs Dr. Go 0.9 mile; Aquarena Springs will be on the right.

December 19, Sunday
San Antonio Christmas Bird Count
Contact Sheridan Coffey at 561-2454 or sngcanary@yahoo.com to sign up.
 

November 20, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Warbler Woods Bird Sanctuary
Meet Don and Susan Schaezler (602-8621) at their sanctuary near Cibolo. Take IH-35 N toward Austin. Take Exit 76, Wiederstein Road. Turn right on Wiederstein at the overpass. Turn left at the next road, Old Wiederstein. After you pass Dean Road, the Schaezler property begins on the right. Look for the green mailbox, 19349 Old Wiederstein. Walk the property, which is a great place for sparrows, or sit in the yard and enjoy birds at the pond. Bring lunch and water.

November 16, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Mud Creek Park
Meet leader Bill Zwartjes (495-5123) in the parking lot of the park, 16675 Jones Maltsberger Rd., 1.2 miles inside North Loop 1604 East. Those using Loop 1604 should take the Bulverde exit, and turn south onto Bulverde Road. Continue right on Jones Maltsberger. The park can also be reached by traveling north on Jones Maltsberger. Bring water.

November 13, 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. Go 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.

November 7, Sunday, 7:45 AM
Calaveras Lake and Braunig Lake
Meet leaders Sheridan Coffey (561-2454) and Martin Reid at the big parking lot inside the entrance gate at Calaveras Lake. Take I-37 S. to Hwy. 181, exit Floresville (exit right, loop over). Proceed to Loop 1604 (you will see sign to lake). Take Loop 1604 east to Stuart Road. Turn left on Stuart and take first left into the park. Since we have permission to visit the gated primitive area, please arrive at 7:45. We will meet in the parking area and carpool if possible to the primitive area. Gate will be locked after we enter. Looking for gulls and winter birds. Bring water and lunch. Admission fee $4.00.

November 6, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Max Starcke Park, Guadalupe County
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler (659-8168) in the large parking lot in front of the water treatment plant at Max Starcke Park. Take IH 10 to Exit 603 to merge onto W Kingsbury St/W US 90. Slight right at W. Court Street/US 90. Turn right at S. Austin/State Loop 513/TX 123Business. Turn right on Wave Pool Drive, then turn left at S. Guadalupe Street. Turn right to River Drive.

November 2, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Medina River Natural Area
Meet leader Helen Rejzek (679-7437)  in the parking lot of the Medina River Natural Area. From Loop 410 South, take Exit 49. Drive 4.2 miles south on SH 16. The park is on the east (left) side of the road before the Medina River Bridge. Bring water and insect repellant.

October 30, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Choke Canyon State Park
Meet leader Mike Creese (479-5552) at the entrance to the Calliham Unit Of Choke canyon State Park. The park is located about 75 miles of San Antonio. From San Antonio take IH-37 south, exit at Three Rivers. Continue on US 281into Three Rivers Calliham Unit is about 12 miles west of town, past the South Shore Unit. Bring water, insect repellent, and lunch.

October 24, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Walker Ranch Historical Park
Meet Andy Garcia in the Walker Ranch Historical Park parking lot on West Avenue near the intersection with West Loop Rd. north of Blanco.

October 16, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Land Heritage Institute Fall Festival
We are birding as part of events at the Land Heritage Institute Fall Festival in south Bexar County. Meet Helen and Georgina at in front of the two-story Presnall Watson House. Enter at at 1349 Neal Road (between Pleasanton and Applewhite Roads). Follow the paved private road continuing straight when the the road surface changes to gravel. Ample parking is available near the historic house and barn. Meet in front of the two story Presnall Watson House. Please note that the runners in the 10K race between the Medina River Natural Area and Land Heritage (LHI) that morning will parking at LHI and will be shuttled over to the starting point. So if you see 100+ cars when you arrive, they did not necessarily transport birders. This is a 1200 acre property, so the race and birding should not overlap. Come prepared to walk. Bring drinking water.

October 9, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner's Bird Walk
Meet  SAAS leader at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden. Go 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.

October 5, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Crescent Bend Nature Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler at Crescent Bend Nature Park at 8 AM for a walk around this new park. Located where Schaefer Rd crosses the Cibolo Creek, take I-10 east to the exit to FM1518 and go north to Schaefer Rd where a brown sign indicates a right turn and go about 3 miles to the park.

October 3, Sunday, 8:00AM
Guadalupe River Trail below Canyon Lake Dam
Meet leader Dana Green (830.Nine_6_four.43two9) at the parking lot below the Canyon Dam at the trailhead for the Guadalupe River Trail at 8 AM. Bring water and insect repellant. The trail is located on the north side of Canyon Lake off of 306 at the South Access Rd where the water flows from the dam. This road may also be reached off of FM 2673 at Sattler.

September 26, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Avenue A/ SA Botanical Gardens
Meet leader Tim Katafias at the parking lot on Red Oak. Turn north on Red Oak from mulberry in Brackenridge Park. From there will walk to Avenue A. After birding Avenue A can continue to the Botanical Gardens located at 555 Funston. Fee at Botanical Gardens.

September 22, Wednesday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Hazel Bazemore Hawk Watch
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz(342-2073) any time after 8 AM at the hawk watch. The park is located in the NW corner of Corpus Christi in the community of Calallen. From I-37 S take Exit 14,which is Highway 77 south to Kingsville. Less than one-half mile south of Highway 77 is FM 624(Up River Road). Turn west (right) on 624 for 0.7 mile to a traffic light. The entrance is on the right. Follow the road to the entrance, then bear left and follow the signs to the hawk watch. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a chair. The hawk watch runs from the middle of August until November.

September 21, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Live Oak Park
Meet leaders Sandi Wheeler and Dana Green in the main parking lot of Live Oak Park. From Loop 410 northeast take IH-35 north towards Austin. Take exit to Judson Road and turn right at the first stop sign after you get off of IH-35.Judson Road becomes Toepperwein Rd. toward Randolf AFB. At the traffic light at Leafy Hollow turn left. Go to the
end of the street which then turns right and becomes park road. Go to the end of the parking lot.

September 12, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Warbler Woods
Meet Don and Susan Schaezler(210-602-8621) at their sactuary near Cibolo. Take IH-35 N towards Austin. Take Exit 176,Wiederstein. Turn right on Wiederstein Road at the overpass. Turn left at the next road, Old Wiederstein. After you pass Dean Road, the Schaezler property begins on the right. look for green mailbox 19349 Old Wiederstein. Walk the property or just sit in the yard and enjoy the birds. If you like, bring your lunch.

September 11, 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. Go 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.

September 4, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Hornsby Bend
Meet leader Dana Green (830-964-4329) at the public entrance to Hornsby Bend in Austin. From I-35 in S. Austin, take Highway 71 to the east just past Bergstrom Airport to FM 973 at the stoplight. Turn left (north) and cross the river. The next Driveway on the left will be the entrance to the Hornsby Bend sewage ponds and Environmental Research Center. For people wanting to follow Dana or maybe carpool, you can meet her at 6:30 AM at the Target parking lot east of I-35 and 306, Exit 191. Please call to let her know if you are meeting her. Driving time is about 1 1/2 hours. Bring water and insect repellent. Lunch at a local restaurant.

August 29, Sunday, 7:30 AM
SAAS field trip Crescent Bend
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler(659-8168) in the parking lot of Nature Park. From IH-10 East take the FM 1518 exit and go north toward Schertz. Look for the brown park sign at Schaefer road. Turn right and go about 3 miles. Bring water and insect repellent.

August 14, 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. Go 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.

August 7, Saturday, 8:00 AM
San Antonio Zoo
Meet leaders Patsy and Tom Inglet at the Zoo's education center entrance for a tour of the many fascinating and interesting avian and other sights (some behind the scenes) to be found at our Zoo. The education center entrance is approximately a half block east (to the right) of the main entrance. While some passes will be available, bring your Zoo memberships. RSVP by July 31 to Patsy at 698-8445 or tpinglet@satx.rr.com

July 17, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Choke Canyon State Park
Meet leader Mike Creese(479-5552) at the entrance to the Calliham Unit Of Choke canyon State Park. The park is located about 75 miles of San Antonio. From San Antonio take IH-37 south, exit at Three Rivers. Continue on US 281into Three Rivers Calliham Unit is about 12 miles west of town, past the South Shore Unit. Bring water, insect repellent, and lunch.

July 10, 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. Go 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.

July 6, Tuesday, 7:30 AM
SAAS field trip Crescent Bend
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler(659-8168) in the parking lot of Nature Park. From IH-10 East take the FM 1518 exit and go north toward Schertz. Look for the brown park sign at Schaefer road. Turn right and go about 3 miles. Bring water and insect repellent.

June 27, Sunday, 7:30 AM
Castroville Regional Park
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz () in the upper parking lot of the park. Take US 90 west to Castroville. 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 park. We will do lunch in Castroville after the walk.

June 22, Tuesday,  8:00 AM
Field trip to Aquarena Springs
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler at Aquarena Springs main parking lot. Take I-35 north to exit 206, TX-82 Loop/Aquarena Springs Dr; merge onto the I-35 Frontage Rd N. Turn left at Aquarena Springs Dr. Go 0.9 miles; Aquarena Springs will be on the right.

June 19, Saturday, 7:30 AM
SAAS field trip Medina River Natural Area
Meet leader Helen Rejzek() in the parking lot of Medina River Natural Area. From south Loop 410 take the SH16/Palo Alto exit. Go south on SH 16 for about 4.2 miles to the entrance which will be on the left just before the Medina River bridge. After birding the park will bird the Applewhite portion of the park. Bring water and insect repellent.

June 12, 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. Go 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.
 

May 25, Tuesday 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Crescent Bend Nature Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler in the parking lot of Crescent Bend. From IH-10 east take the FM 1518 exit and go north toward Schertz. Look for the brown park sign at Schaefer Road.Turn right and go about 3 miles to the park.

May 23, Sunday 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Avenue A/SA Botanical Gardens
Meet leader Tim Katafias at the parking lot on Red Oak. Turn north on Red Oak from Mulberry in Brackenridge Park. From there will walk to Avenue A. After birding Avenue A can continue to the Botanical Gardens located at 555 Funston. Fee at B. Gardens.

May 22, Saturday 8:00 AM
Guadalupe River State Park
Meet leader Bill Zwartjes in the parking lot of the park. From 281 go west on 46 towards Boerne, past Honey Creek and then turn right at the sign onto the park road. After birding will check out a local restaurant. Fee or state park pass required.

May 15, Saturday 8:00 AM
South Llano River State Park
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz at the headquarters of the park. Take IH-10 west to Junction. Take Exit 456 and follow the signs to the park south of town. Allow 2 hours driving time. Bring lunch, water, insect repellent, and fee or Park Pass.

May 9,Sunday 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Warbler Woods
Meet Don and Susan Schaezler(210-602-8621) at their sactuary near Cibolo. Take IH-35 N towards Austin. Take Exit 176,Wiederstein. Turn right on Wiederstein Road at the overpass. Turn left at the next road, Old Wiederstein. After you pass Dean Road, the Schaezler property begins on the right. look for green mailbox 19349 Old Wiederstein. Walk the property or just sit in the yard and enjoy the birds. If you like, bring your lunch.

May 8, 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. Go 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.

May 4, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Live Oak Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler in the main parking lot of Live Oak Park. From Loop 410 northeast take IH-35 north towards Austin. Take exit to Judson Road and turn right at the first stop sign after you get off of IH-35. Judson Road becomes Toepperwein Rd. toward Randolf AFB. At the traffic light at Leafy Hollow turn left. Go to the end of the street which then turns right and becomes park road. Go to the end of the parking lot.

May 2, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Tobin Park
Meet leader Mariann Golden in the parking lot of Tobin Park on Salado Creek,100 Ira Lee. From Austin
Highway,heading northeast from Alamo Heights,exit to the right just before the bridge over Salado Creek. The bridge is about 1/4 mile past the Eisenhower Road traffic light.Before the low water crossing turn left and go under
Austin Highway. Tobin Pasrk is on your right.

May 1, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Comanche Lookout
Meet leader Karen Moulder in the parking lot of Commanche Park. From the intersection of Judson Road and Nacogdoches Road in north San Antonio go NE on Nacogdoches for about 200 yds. to the park entrance on the left.

April 27, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip James Kiehl River Bend Park
Meet leader Sandi Wheeler at the park,118 River Bend Road in Comfort. From I-10 N take Exit 524;stay on Business 87 N (at the Chevron, the road will fork stay to the right). Continue on Business 87N until you come to FM 473(from Exit 524 to FM 473 in 1.5 miles). Turn right onto FM 473; stay on FM 473 until you come to North Bend Road (approximately 3.5 miles). Turn right onto North Bend Road. Stay on North Bend Road for 1.3 miles. The park will be on your right. Please RSVP to leader Sandi Wheeler,210-659-8168 or e-mail her(Wheels5683@satx.rr.com) if you plan to attend.

April 25, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Jackson Nature Park
Meet leader Eva Fromme at the parking lot of the park in Wilson County. From San Antonio take US 87 toward Victoria and La Vernia. Just before Stockdale turn south on CR 104 and go to the park on the left just after it crosses Cibolo Creek. There is a fee of $1.00.Bring water and insect repellent.

April 20, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Leon Creek Greenway
Meet leader Helen Rejzek(679-7437) in the parking lot to the Leon Creek Greenway. Driving from Loop 1604 exit Babcock and drive south about 2 miles to the Greenway,12160 Babcock Road. Coming from IH-10 exit at De Zavala and drive west about 1.75 miles to light at Babcock. Turn right on Babcock. The greenway is about 0.7 mile on the left. Bring water and insect repellent.

April 18, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip San Antonio Missions
Meet leaders Andy and Wendy Garcia(344-4162) in the parking lot of the Mission Juan. From Loop 410 in SE San Antonio take S. Presa Street northwest about 2 miles to Graf Road. Turn left on Graf and proceed past Ashley Road to the mission complex. Bring water.

April 11, Sunday, 7:30 AM
SAAS field trip Maverick Ranch/Fromme Farm
Meet Mary and Bebe Fenstermaker at the gate to their ranch on Boerne Stage Road in NW Bexar County. Exit I-10 west at Leon Springs. Turn left on Boerne Stage Road. Drive 3 miles to stop sign and turn right on Boerne Stage Road. Go 1.4 miles to their gate on the left. The gate will be locked once everyone is there. Bring lunch and water. Contact Bebe(831-981-4477).

April 10, 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. Go 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.

April 6, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Mud Creek
Meet leader Bill Zwartjes (4nine5-5one23) in the parking lot of Mud Creek Park located at 16675 Jones Maltsberger, 1.2 miles inside (or south of) Loop 1604. Those using 1604 should take the Bulverde exit and turn south on Bulverde Road. Continue right on Bulverde then right on Jones Maltsberger. The park can also be reached by traveling north on Jones Maltsberger.

April 3, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Medina River Natural Area
Meet leader Helen Rejzek() in the parking lot of Medina River Natural Area. From south Loop 410 take the SH16/Palo Alto exit. Go south on SH 16 for about 4.2 miles to the entrance which will be on the left just before the Medina River bridge. After birding the park will bird the Applewhite portion of the park. Bring water and insect repellent.

March 30, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Friedrich Park/Crownridge
Meet leader Helen Rejzek() at the parking lot of Friedrich Wilderness Park. Take I-10 west to Camp Bullis Road exit. Continue on access road about 1.5 miles to next available turnaround, do a u-turn under the expressway and continue down access road on opposite side of (eastbound)I-10 to Milsa where you right to go into the park. Expect the trails to be
steep and rocky, bring water.

March 28, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Choke Canyon State Park
Meet leader Mike Creese(479-5552) at the entrance to the Callihan Unit Of Choke canyon State Park. The park is located about 75 miles of San Antonio. From San Antonio take IH-37 south, exit at Three Rivers. Continue on US 281into Three Rivers Callihan Unit is about 12 miles west of town, past the South Shore Unit. Bring water, insect repellent, and lunch.

March 27, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip SS Lion's Park
Meet Brad Weir at the main parking lot inside the park. From IH-37 southbound exit Pecan Valley Drive. Turn left and go northeast on Pecan Valley Drive a half mile past Southcross Blvd. and the golf course. The park entrance is on the right. Enter the park and stay to your left, follow road to main parking lot.

March 23, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Max Starke Park
Meet Sandi Wheeler in the large parking lot in front of the water treatment plant at Max Starke Park in Guadalupe County. Take IH-10 to Exit 603 to merge onto W. Kingsbury St/W US 90. Slight right at W. Court St./US 90. Turn right at S. Austin/State Loop 513/TX-123 business. Turn right at Wave Pool Drive, then turn left at S. Guadalupe St.. turn right at River Drive.

March 13, 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. Go 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.

March 14, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Crescent Bend Park
Meet Sandi Wheeler(6five9-eight16eight) at the park. From IH-10 East take the 1518 exit and go toward Schertz. Look for the brown Crescent Bend sign at Schaefer Road, turn right and go about 3 miles to Cibolo Creek. Bring water and insect repellant.

March 6, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Stone Oak Park
Meet leader Gail Nickel (49seven-seven6two6) at the Stone Oak Park located at 20395 Stone Oak Parkway. Take US 281 N and turn left at Stone Oak Parkway. Go about 1.2 miles to the park on the right. Bring water.

February 28, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Palmetto State Park
Meet leader Bill Zwartjes (4Nine5-Five12Three) at the park office in Ottine, Texas. From IH 10 East take the exit to US 183 and proceed south. Go about 2 miles. Turn right onto TX P11.Travel time about 1 1/2 hours. Bring money or park pass for entry and lunch.

February 20, Saturday, 7:45 AM
SAAS field trip Canyon Lake
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz()in the parking lot of the headquarters of the Canyon Lake Dam on COE Drive at the east end of the lake. We will bird various access points to the north side of the lake. Expect to carpool from the meeting place and have lunch at a local cafe before returning to the parking lot. Bring water, scope, and snacks.

February 13, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner's Bird Walk
Meet  SAAS leader at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden. Go 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.
For more information contact Georgina Schwartz() .

February 7, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Sparrow Workshop
Meet leader Bob Doe() at 8:00 AM at the Valero station at the intersection of US 281 and FM 306 in northern Comal County for a habitat based trip along Canyon Lake concentrating on sparrows. Lunch in New Braunfels. Meet at 2:00 PM at the intersection of Dauer Ranch Road and FM 758 near the New Braunfels Airport for an extension into the farm fields.

February 6, Saturday, 8:00 AM           Cancelled due to recent rains on the ranch
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. Call Georgina Schwartz() for info.

January 31, Sunday, 1:00 PM
Whooping Crane Tour, Rockport, Texas
Meet Helen Rejzek () at the Skimmer dock no later than 12:20 PM. Please be prompt! The Skimmer is located at 216 N. Fulton Beach Road. Take TX 35 through Rockport. You will make a right on Cactus Street. Turn left on Beach Street (S. Fulton Beach Road). You will see the sign for Rockport Birding and Kayak. This is where we will depart.
Drinks and food are allowed on the boat. We will return at 4:30 PM. At this time there are still seats available.
Call Helen if you want to join the tour. Cost is $40.00 that needs to be paid in advance. No refund unless your spot is filled. For people spending Saturday night in the area there will be time to bird some areas nearby before heading to the boat. Driving time from San Antonio is more than 3 hours.

January 23, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Haggard Ranch.
Meet Metha Haggard on her ranch in southwest Bexar County. The ranch ,around 250 acres, has varied brush, trees, and open habitat with water. Go south on IH 35 about 4 miles south of Loop 1604, take exit #137 (Shepherd Road) off of IH 35,go left over the interstate, take another left onto the northbound access road. Drive 0.5 mile to gate (cattle guard). Once through the gate, go over the second cattle guard and go left at the fork to the house. Info contact Metha Hargard (SixTwoTwo-3886).

January 19, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip South Side Lion's Park
Meet leader Brad Weir at the main parking lot inside the park. From IH 37 southbound exit at Pecan Valley. Turn left and go northeast on Pecan Valley Drive 1/2 mile past Southcross Blvd. and the golf course to the park entrance on the right. Enter the park and stay to your left ,follow theroad to the first parking lot.

January 9, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Granger Lake area
Meet leader Bob Doe at the entrance to Friendship Park on Granger Lake at 8:00 AM. Target birds: Chestnut-collared Longspur. Lapland Longspur, Mountain Plover, Short-eared Owl.
Directions: From San Antonio take I-35 north to Geoergetown (exit 261).Turn right, then left onto Business 35 for about 1/3 mile to FM 971 (Weir Road). Continue on 971 to Granger. Turn left on Commerce Street (Highway 95)for a couple of blocks, then right onto 971 east (Davilla Street). Friendship Park is on the right after about 4-5miles between County Roads 358 and 359. Allow at least 2 1/2 hours travel time. If open we will bird Friendship Park, then the roads north of FM 971. Bring lunch and be sure you have sufficient gas (station in Granger may not be open early).
After lunch we will bird south of FM 971.Trip will cancel for adverse weather (ice, snow, or flooding rain) but will be held during light rain or cold. Please call Bob Doe at 830-438-8399 the night before if in doubt of the trip going.

January 9, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner's Bird Walk
Meet  SAAS leader at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden. Go 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.
For more information contact Georgina Schwartz() .

January 5, Tuesday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip McAllister Park
Meet Bill and Marian Collins at the first parking lot inside the park. From US 281 exit Bitters and go east to the stop light at Jones Maltzberger and turn left (north). Go to the park entrance on the right after the police station and go to the first big parking lot on the left. Great place to look for winter visitors.