PTAS Field Trips
One of the most satisfying experiences of the Audubon members
the successful field trip. Field trips are typically scheduled on Saturdays,
unless otherwise noted. Below are the dates for upcoming trips and advice
on how to make them enjoyable.
Three Field Trip Rules
Rule 1: RSVP the week of the trip.
Only by knowing how many people will be present can we have enough leaders
on hand to make the outing a rewarding experience for everyone.
Contact:
Karen Carbeiner at
972-824-2878;
or karen.carbiener<at> prairieandtimbers org
Tom Heath at 972-867-8646;
or heathwtom<at> netscape net.
Rule 2: Please arrive 10 minutes early! When it says the trip will meet,
that means "Depart". Don't miss out!
Rule 3: Bring sun screen, water and snacks.
We are looking for
ideas for local birding trips
Take a look at previous PTAS field trips -->
Perhaps you have other choice sites where you have had
successful birding. Please let Karen: karen.carbiener<at> prairieandtimbers org
or
Tom: heathwtom<at> netscape net know if you would like to share new ones
you've discovered or would like a repeat of a previous trip.
CAR POOL MEETING
PLACE
The carpool meeting site is
at the northwest corner of Central
Expressway and Plano Parkway. Park near the south bound Central
Expressway access road next to the CompUSA sign.
For other birding trips in our area go to:
Audubon Dallas Fieldtrips
Fort Worth Audubon Society Fieldtrips
Connemara
Meadow Preserve, Plano (first weekend of the
month)
PTAS Field Trip Schedule
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Sat, Mar 13 |
2nd Saturday at the Heard Museum, 9:00am |
Leader: Gailon Brehm
Please register with the Heard in advance.
Click here for details.
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Sat, Mar 27 |
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, Plano,
8:00am |
Leader: Jerri Kerr
Length: 1/2 day
Expected Birds: This will be a first-time exploratory field
trip into a new park!
RSVP: To Karen, 972-824-2878 or karen.carbiener<at>prairieandtimbers
org
Car pool: None
Directions:
1. Take Jupiter Road in Plano and turn east on Los Rios Blvd
2. Turn south into Oak Point Park main parking lot
Meet/park at the main lot. There is no entry fee; restrooms are
available. We will hike on a paved trail around a small lake, and on
dirt trails in the woods (wear appropriate shoes, especially if it has
rained recently). The City of Plano Parks & Rec will be working to
create a Bird Checklist for this park. PTAS has been asked to help in
this effort by submitting our recorded sightings. We hope to hold
regular, seasonal field trips here. Come out and help us get this
project started! Let's see how many different species we can find!
A map of the site can be found at this address:
Oak Point Park, Plano
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Sat, April 3 |
Village Creek Drying Beds / River Legacy
Park, 8:00am |
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Meet in parking lot across the street from the drying beds entrance.
Leader: Charley Amos
Length: ~3 hours
Expected Birds:
RSVP: To Karen, 972-824-2878 or karen.carbiener<at>prairieandtimbers org and let her know if you plan to car pool.
Car pool: From the northwest corner of Central Expressway and
Plano Parkway. Park near the south bound Central Expressway access
road next to the CompUSA sign. Depart at 7:00am. Please arrive
at least 10 minutes early.
Directions:
Take Interstate 30 west to N. Fielder Road, exit 27.
Go north on N. Fielder Road to Green Oaks. Turn right, east, onto
Green Oaks, JW Dunlop Sports Center is on the right.
Meet in the parking lot. (MapQuest or Google maps: 1692 NW Green Oaks,
Arlington, TX)
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Sat, April 10 |
2nd Saturday at the Heard Museum, 9:00am |
Leader: Gailon Brehm
Please register with the Heard in advance. Click
here for details.
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Sat, May 1 |
Plano Outdoor Learning Center, TBA am |
Leader: Peter Assman
Length:
Expected Birds:
RSVP:
Car pool: none
Directions:
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Sat, May 8 |
2nd Saturday at the Heard Museum, 9:00am |
Leader: Gailon Brehm
Please register with the Heard in advance.
Click here for details.
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Sat, May |
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Leader:
Length:
Expected Birds:
RSVP:
Car pool:
Directions:
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Sat, |
2nd Saturday at the Heard Museum, 9:00am |
Leader: Gailon Brehm
Please register with the Heard in advance. Click
here for details.
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Leader:
Length:
Expected Birds:
RSVP:
Car pool:
Directions:
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Keep Updated On
Field Trips
A PTAS field trip e-mail is sent out the Monday before each field trip.
The e-mail serves as a reminder and contains detailed directions to the
site and any last minute information. If you would like to be added to
the field trips e-mail list, send an e-mail to Tom Heath, heathwtom<at>netscape net.
Please include your name since some e-mail addresses are rather cryptic
See reviews from our past field trips in the Rustlin's
Newsletter
 A
Peek At Past
Field Trips
Take a look below at previous PTAS field trips:
Village Creek Drying Beds;
Lake Tawakoni;
Plano Outdoor Learning Center;
Hagerman National Wildlife Center; Spring Creek
Park Preserve;
Benbrook Lake;
Greenville City Lakes;
Gus Engling WMA;
George Harmon Bird Sanctuary;
Caddo National Grasslands;
Prairie Creek Park;
Ray Roberts State Park;
Denison Dam;
Eisenhower State Park; Herman Baker Park
Perhaps you have other choice sites where you have had
successful birding. Please let Karen karen.carbiener<at> prairieandtimbers org
or Tom heathwtom<at>netscape net know if you
would like to share new ones you've discovered.
Belted Kingfisher picture courtesy of
Thayer Birding software
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