We have a birding trip on Saturday, November 30th, at 8 a.m., at Camp Tyler.
Camp Tyler, south of Tyler off of FM848, will permit us special access to bird the grounds. We will meet at the entrance at 8 AM. We need to be on time for this one as it has a locked gate that can be opened only to let us in at 8 am. (Well, and again, to let us out 🙂 ). If you should arrive after the gate has been locked, call or text Michael at 832.920.4117. If we are not already down the path, we might be able to go back and let you in, but please try to be there at 8 so we can get started during the peak bird activity.
The habitat includes farmland, ponds, woods, and the edge of Lake Tyler. It is great for beginners and experienced birders.
Most of our path is on gravel, but it is advisable to wear water-resistant shoes, as some of the areas we will be walking in often will have a bit of wet grass. There is a bit of light walking involved, but we always go at a leisurely pace (after all, we are watching for birds – and when we see them, we tend to stay and observe for a bit). In the middle of the trip, we will be able to sit & rest in a recreational area with benches and picnic tables.
It is advisable to bring water, a jacket (it might be a bit chilly), water-resistant walking shoes, insect spray (not likely to be much of an issue this time of year, but still a good idea), and a snack (if you’d like). Binoculars are always a good thing to have. I usually have an extra pair or two for anyone on these trips.
The address is 15143 Camp Tyler Road, Whitehouse, TX 75791. For directions: https://goo.gl/maps/Mz2xhuMCFrC6tG4x7
Mark your calendars.
