- On Day Two of BirdFest Texoma, photographers will not want to miss the golden hour and this Advanced Nature Photography Field Trip with Kathy Adams Clark, past president of NANPA; 6 – 10 am; advance registration required; cost of field trip, $40 (FOH members)/$45 (non-members). Maximum 20 participants.
- OR Bird one of the five trails at Hagerman NWR. Hagerman has a variety of habitats that are used by over 270 species of birds. Caravans will depart from the Visitor Center for trail designated for the particular field trip. Walks will visit areas not accessible by car, focusing on woodland and prairie birds. Exact location to be visited will depend on weather and on the birds found on the refuge in the previous few days. Walking will be on well-maintained trails with only moderate change in elevation, about two miles total distance. Choose from the following trips on the refuge:
7 - 11 am -
Birding Hagerman NWR (B) with Jack Chiles, Master Naturalist
who conducts the weekly Hagerman NWR bird census; advance registration
required, cost of field trip $10 FOH members)/$15 (non-members). Limited to 12 participants.
7:30 – 11:30 am - Birding Hagerman NWR (C)
with Gailon Brehm, expert amateur birder
active with Prairie & Timbers Audubon and Connemara Conservancy; advance
registration required, cost of field trip $10 (FOH members)/$15 (non-members). Limited to 12 participants.
SO
sorry –SOLD OUT for the 8 - 10 am - Birding Hagerman NWR with David Allen Sibley, nationally
known ornithologist and author.
8:15 - 10:15 am - Birding Hagerman NWR
(D) with Sam Crowe, digital birding expert and
writer; advance registration required; cost of field trip, $10 (FOH
members)/$15 (non-members). Limited to 12 participants. Sam will also give a talk on Digital Birding in the afternoon.
- OR – leave the Refuge for a trip to Denison Dam or Eisenhower State Park:
8:15 am – Noon - Birding Denison Dam with Sandy Beach, local birding expert. Caravan will
depart from the Visitor Center at 8 am and return by noon. Some hiking on
loose rocks, hiking shoes or boots are recommended. Participants should
see gulls, terns, possibly Osprey and Bald Eagles if not too late in spring.
Baltimore and Orchard Orioles and Warbling Vireos should be beginning to
nest in the picnic area; expect Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, Western and
Eastern Kingbirds, and may see Red-headed and Pileated Woodpeckers also.
Migrating warblers and vireos are often in the campground area. Cost of field
trip, $10 (FOH members)/$15 (non members); advance registration required. Limited to 12 participants.
8:30 – 10 am - Take a
Hike at Ike's Place. Paul Kisel, Superintendent, Eisenhower State
Park will lead a one-hour natural history walk at the neighboring state park,
established in 1958, named for the 34th U.S. President, Dwight David Eisenhower.
and located northwest of Denison on Lake Texoma. Caravan from Hagerman NWR Visitor Center to
the park. Cost of field trip - $10 (FOH members)/$15 (non members). Advance registration required, maximum 15
participants.
- Meanwhile, back at the Refuge, your choice of these activities:
9 – 10:30 am -
Wildflower Walk at Hagerman NWR with Jim Varnum, Master Naturalist. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the roadsides and trails
to view the spring show of North Texas wildflowers and any wildlife that is attracted to them! Walkers will meet at the Visitor Center. Cost of field trip - $10
(FOH members)/$15 (non-members). Advance
registration required. Limited to 12 participants.
9 - 11 am - Kayak/canoe Big Mineral Creek with Gerry Shehan, Master Naturalist. Get a new
perspective on the refuge, from the water! Gerry has five single person kayaks
to loan and room for another 6 folks who bring their own craft. Each
person must provide own PFD; hats, sunscreen, bottled water advised. Trip will
last approximately 1.5 hrs; advance registration required; cost of trip $25,
$10 for those FOH members who provide their own craft or $15 for non members
who BYOC/K. Registrants will be notified where to meet for launch. Participants
under age 18 must be accompanied by parent or other responsible adult – maximum
11 participants for this event.
9 am - 4 pm - Storybook Walk -
for families - free, no registration, read a story together as you take a walk
along Harris Creek Trail. Self-guided.
9:15 - 10:15 am - Native Plants and Trees at Hagerman NWR, with Dr. George Diggs, botanist, author, Professor of Biology at
Austin College. Learn survival mechanisms, changes in distribution of
trees and tree species through the ages as you walk a trail with Dr. Diggs, who
will help you recognized the various trees growing at the Refuge. Meet
at the Visitor Center; cost of
field trip - $10 (FOH members)/$15 (non-members); advance registration
required. Limited to 12 participants.
9:30
- 11 am - Patio Birding with Susan Knowles,
Environmental Science teacher. Take a coffee break on the Visitor
Center patio and watch for wildlife in the Native Plant Garden and fields
adjacent to the building - birds, butterflies and more. Perfect for non-hikers!
Binoculars provided or bring your own. Come and Go event. Free, no
advance registration.
- Prefer a Tour?
Shorebird Tram Tours - Enjoy a clear view with binoculars or camera on this
open, all electric tram as you glide along Wildlife Drive and the Pad roads to
view the shorebirds migrating through the Refuge. Free, advance registration required due to
limited seating – maximum 9 participants per tour.
Choice of three tours: 9:30 - 11 am OR 11:30 am – 1 pm OR 2 – 3:30 pm
- Look, Listen and Learn! Talks and Seminars:
9 am - Bird Talk - What Do You See? with Gary Clark, nature columnist and Houston professor.
Learn how to really "see" birds and other wildlife at this free
presentation, to be held in Visitor Center Meeting Room A. Advance
registration will guarantee you a seat but is not required, 50 participants
maximum.
10:30 am - Hummingbirds with Mark Klym, Texas Parks & Wildlife Hummingbird
Round-up Coordinator. Enjoy a presentation on these "flying
jewels" as you learn more about them - identification, habitat and more.
Meeting Room A, Visitor Center. Free. Advance Registration is not
required but will guarantee you a seat, 50 participants maximum.
1:30 - 4 pm - Bird
Photography and Tips for Photographing Backyard Birds Workshop with Abilene pro photographer, John English - Bird Photography is geared for the
intermediate level photographer; please bring camera, manual, notebook to
session. Learn tips for getting the
best bird shots! Cost of workshop - $30
(FOH members)/$35 (non-members); advance registration required. Meet in Visitor Center, Meeting Room B, 50
participants maximum. English will also
lead a photo field trip at the Refuge on Sunday morning, May 5, requires
additional registration.
1:30 – 3 pm -
Wine-tasting at the T. V. Munson Viticulture and Enology Program at Grayson College, led by Justin Scheiner, Director, who will
cover the history of grapes and wine in Texoma, how to choose a good wine AND
the ins and outs of wine tasting! Must
be age 21+ to register for this program.
The story of T. V. Munson is one you won't want to miss. Meet at the Viticulture Center, located in
the North Texas Regional Airport, which is near the Refuge; directions will be
in registration packets. Cost of
program - $10 (FOH members)/$15
(non-members). Advance registration required, up to 50 participants.
1:30 - 3 pm - Digital
Birding, with Sam Crowe, web
and app publisher. Sam, who will also be
leading a Birding Hagerman Field Trip Saturday morning, will show you how to
extend your knowledge, skills and
interest in birding with the latest technology, talk plus hands on time, bring
your iPad. Meet in Visitor Center
Meeting Room A for this free program; advance registration is recommended for
guaranteed seating, 50 participants maximum.
2:30 – 4 pm - Plant
Propagation with Sue Zanne
Petersen. Turn your thumb green at this
program as you learn best practices for starting your own plants. Great for those who want to include
hard-to-find native plants in their garden, enjoy sharing plants with friends,
develop gardening skills or just save money!
Meet in Audio/Visual Classroom in the FOH Center for this free program;
advance registration is recommended for guaranteed seating, 30 participants
maximum.
- Be sure to see the Outdoor Shows:
9 am - 4 pm - Reptile
Exhibit by Jarryd Robison -
free, no registration; near Visitor
Center.
10 am, 1 pm AND 3 pm –
Jonathan & Susan Woods – The Raptor Project, outdoor show, 36 live birds!! Eagles,
hawks, falcons owls displayed in a natural setting! Free, no registration.
- From BirdFest Texoma, especially for children:
10:30 am - Eensy Weensy Spider, with John Slaughter. Meet our 8-legged friends in this
presentation that will be both fun and educational! Audio/Visual
Classroom in the FOH Center. Free, advance registration recommended, guaranteeing
a seat, 25 participants maximum.
1:00 pm - Leave it to Beaver, with Texas Parks & Wildlife Ranger Kelly
Lauderdale. Meet in the Audio/Visual
Classroom of the FOH Center for this fun program about a hardworking
mammal! Program is free but advance
registration is recommended to guarantee a seat, 25 participants maximum.
- Book Signing:
Kathy Adams Clark and Gary Clark, 10:30 –
11:30 am, in the Visitor Center.
David Allen Sibley, 11 am – Noon, in the Visitor Center
Evening Program
An Evening with David
Allen Sibley!
Social - Gather at the Grayson College
Workforce Auditorium at 6:30 pm for wine and hors d'oeuvres, must be 21+, cost of social - $15; advance registration
required. The college is located approximately 9 miles
from the refuge at 6101 Grayson Drive, Denison, TX; directions will be in the
registration packets.
At 7 pm, enjoy watching the creative process
at work as David Sibley demonstrates how he illustrates his field guides.
Special tech set-up in this wonderful new conference style auditorium will allow good
viewing for all. Sibley will donate the finished art piece to be auctioned off
to benefit the Refuge following the demonstration, in a live auction. Cost of presentation - $50; advance registration required, 200
seats only.
Book signing will follow the presentation.
That's a wrap for Day Two! Stay tuned for Day Three!
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