This is one of our most popular trips each year. Come see tremendous numbers of wading birds including Wood Storks, Snowy Egrets, Great Egrets, White Ibis, Little Blue Herons, and LOTS of other species. Sometimes there are incredible numbers of these birds at this location.
DON’T WORRY ABOUT THE HEAT – WE CARAVAN THROUGH THE WETLANDS. There is very little walking. WE ARE GOING IN THE MORNING BETWEEN 9 AM AND NOON. THE TEMPERATURES EVEN DURING THIS HEAT WAVE ARE IN THE 80’S DURING THOSE HOURS. IT MIGHT GET TO 90 BY 11. We also will be in our air conditioned cars – not walking around.
There may still be some Painted Buntings, and we will make a special effort for those.
Richland Creek WMA (North) on Saturday, August 26th at 9 am. This is near Fairfield, Texas. It is on Hwy 287, about 1/4 mile east of 488.
Here are the coordinates. Copy them and paste them into your browser. It should open in Google maps, then you can click on Directions.
31.972179048555656, -96.08331232596488
When you get there, you will see a large overhead entranceway with Richland Creek WMA on it. Keep coming until you come to the check-in station (100 yards or so). Just watch for me in a white Silverado.
This is a WMA, and Limited Public Use Permit is required for this area ($12). You can get one anywhere they sell Fishing and Hunting Licenses or order it online. To order it online, go to:
When you get to the type of license, choose Limited Public Use Permit – that is all you need. You can print out your permit.
If you get lost you can call or text me at 903.686.0469
This trip is open to everyone, not just Audubon Society members. Minimal walking will be involved as this is mostly a caravan situation.
There are no facilities. Bring water, insect repellent, and anything you might need for a 3-hour (or so) adventure.
