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, May 15 |
Bob Woodruff Park (north), Plano 7:30 am |
Leaders: Peter Assman
Length: 2.5 to 3 hours
Expected Birds: late spring migrants, warblers, woodpeckers,
buntings
RSVP: To Karen, 972-824-2878 or karen.carbiener<at>prairieandtimbers org.
Leave your phone nbr in case of last minute changes due to weather.
Car pool: None. Meet at the park parking lot.
Directions: Go east on Park Blvd. from US75. After
crossing Shiloh Rd. turn left onto Los Roblos Dr. Turn right
onto San Gabriel Dr. The park is on the left. Meet at the
north end of the parking lot. For map goto:
http://pdf.plano.gov/parks/Bob_SantaFe.pdf
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20 |
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 6:00am |
This is a trip with Dallas
Audubon.
Meet at a church located in Kaufman County at US175 at Combine Road
Exit at 6:00 AM. Leaders: Bob Stone and Chris Runk
Length: half day
Expected Birds: This is a new wetland center. River water is
cleaned in this marsh and pumped back to Lake Lavon. We will see
ducks, egrets and possibly breeding rails.
RSVP required: Participants must e-mail
Bob Stone at rgstone@sbcglobal.net before 6:00 pm June 13, 2010.
In your e-mail, include your home and e-mail address, and phone
number. Bob will then confirm your place on the accepted list by
e-mail or will let you know if no positions are available. For those
without access to a computer, you can call Bob at 214-351-2940 to
reserve your place and then supply him with your personal information.
You must sign a waiver when you arrive at the center. Note: E-mail is
the preferred method of communication.
Directions: The Combine Road exit is off of Highway 175 7.8 miles
southeast of LBJ Freeway and is the first exit after you see the
Kaufman County line sign. Turn right onto Combine Road into the church
parking lot immediately to your right after you get onto Combine Road
from Highway 175. After meeting in the church parking lot, we will
take you to the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center.
Please go to
www.wetlandcenter.com to learn about this wonderful wetlands
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Off for the summer
June, July and August.
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Sat, Sept 11 |
2nd Saturday at the Heard Museum, 9:00am |
Leader: Gailon Brehm,
Rodney Thomas
Please register with the Heard in advance.
Click here for details.
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Sat, Sept |
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Leader:
Length:
Expected Birds:
RSVP:
Car pool:
Directions:
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Sat, Oct 9 |
2nd Saturday at the Heard Museum, 9:00am |
Leader: Gailon Brehm,
Rodney Thomas
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
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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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