Valley Nature Center & Estero Llano Grande’s


 2011 Birding Field Trips

These all day trips will be led by a professional bird guides from VNC and TXPW staff. These are true birding trips and are designed for birders of all levels. Some trips can be fairly strenuous, including longer walks.  Please inquire when registering.   
The trips, except for the Pontoon Boat, include transportation from the VNC in a passenger van, a light lunch and drinks, snacks, water, bug spray, expert birding guides, and the pleasure of birding the Valley.  Please bring your binoculars, field guides and other birding gear.  Please see each trip for prices, times, and particulars.  * Return times are approximate and if birding is good, the trips might be lengthened.
Please call the Valley Nature Center at (956) 969-2475 or e-mail to info@valleynaturecenter.org to pre-register and pay.

 
       
 
DATE
LOCATION
TIME
FEE
       
Wed, Jan 26
Upper Rio Grande-Santa Margarita Ranch
(Starr Co – Salineno and area)
6am - 3pm
$40
       
Fri, Jan 28
Rain Date
 
       
Wed, Feb 2
TNC Southmost Preserve & Old Port Isabel Road
(“Behind The Wall” & Apolomado Falcon)
7am - 2pm
$35
       
Fri, Feb 4
Rain Date
   
       
Wed, Feb 9
Lifer Chase Van
(Need a life bird? Here’s your chance!)
7am - 2pm
$35
       
Fri, Feb 11
Rain Date
   
       
Wed, Feb 16
Brownsville Parrots & Boca Chica Beach
(Hwy 4)
7am - 2pm
$35
       
Fri, Feb 18
Rain Date
   
       
Wed, Feb 23
San Miguelito Ranch
(Willacy County – Ferruginous Pygmy Owl)
6am - 2pm
$65
       
Fri, Feb 25
Rain Date
   
       
Wed, Mar 2
South Padre Island
(Including the SPI Birding Center)
7am - 2pm
$35
       
Fri, Mar 4
Rain Date
   
 

 

 
  • Departs from VNC in Weslaco
  • 15 passenger van
  • 12 participants max & 1 guide
  • Box lunch & drinks provided   ** If vegetarian please advise when registering

 

2011 Pontoon Boat Trips

Date
Location
Time
Fee
Thu, Feb 3
Rio Grande Pontoon Boat
*9am - 11am
$18
Thu, Feb 24
Rio Grande Pontoon Boat
*9am - 11am
$18

   

• Pontoon Boat trips do not include van transportation or lunch
• Meet at the dock in Mission at 8:40am – Ask for directional map when registering
• * Departs at 9:00am for 2 hour ride on the river with guides

Our professional bird guides are park naturalists and interpreters who are some of the best in
their fields. Come enjoy birding and more with VNC and ELGSP staff members