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Russ Pitman Park, with its towering trees, abundant vegetation, food and water resources, offers visitors a wonderful place to bird watch.
If you are uncomfortable joining us for our guided birding opportunities during the ongoing pandemic, you are more than welcome to just stop by to bird on your own! Be sure to check out the Beauchemin Bird Board on the chimney for updated lists of birds seen in the park.
Monthly Winter Bird Walks
Day & Time: First Wednesdays at Noon
Dates: December 1, January 5, February 2
Location: Meet in front of the Center.
Attendance Limit: 15 people to allow for social distancing on the trails.
Cost: This program is still FREE, but advance registration is NOW REQUIRED.
Great Backyard Bird Count
Dates & Time: Sunday, February 20 from 9 – 10:30 am
Program Description:
Join us at the Nature Discovery Center for this birding event. The Great Backyard Bird Count is part of a global effort to get a “snapshot” of bird populations worldwide in one weekend. Bring a pair of binoculars. If you need to borrow a pair, please call the Center (713.667.6550) ahead of time so we can have a pair ready for you. Visit the Great Backyard Bird Count website for more information about it. Explore the results and check out species distribution or shifts in abundance by looking at the maps and lists in their “Explore Data” section
Program Location: meet in front of the Center
Attendance Limits: 15 birders to allow for safe distancing and a more enjoyable birding experience for all.
Cost: FREE, but registration is required this year.
Join us for our Spring Lunch with the Birds Program
Day & Time: Wednesdays at Noon
Dates: February 23 – May 4
Location: Meet in front of the Center.
Attendance Limit: 15 people to allow for social distancing on the trails.
Cost: This program is still FREE, but advance registration is NOW REQUIRED.
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