Did you know that birding is the most popular sport in the United
States? Over 51 million people bird-watch in their backyards, state parks and
even at birding competitions! April is a great time to get outdoors with your
family, and birding is an activity the whole family can enjoy — even while
hiking, biking or picnicking.
Texas has over 630 species
of birds (second most species next to California), and Texas state parks are
some of the best places to view birds in their native habitat. And many parks host
guided bird walks, workshops and other birding events. Visit the calendar to find a birding event near
you.
Before you head out, share
this "Introduction to Birdwatching" PDF with
your family to learn what to look and listen for. You can also download a
colorful PDF called "Texas Birds: Introducing Texans to Common Birds" to
take with you. And watching this month’s featured video, "Basics of Birding," will give you an
overview of what you should bring and what you can expect on your family
birding adventure.
What to Bring
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The Lake Texoma area is
well suited to the activity. Visit the
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, Eisenhower State Park, Cross Timbers Trail or Denison Dam Site, where you can find an abundance
of wildlife as well as beautiful wildflowers to enjoy and photograph.
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