Gene Blacklock is one of the most popular regional bird experts who spends many hours introducing new birders to the avian world. He heads up many local and area bird tours and activities throughout the year, sharing his knowledge of birding. Acclaimed, humorist, Gene W. Blacklock, would like to invite you to participate in this unique and exciting subject.

Field Trips:

Island Birding 101
From novice to advanced birding, Gene will teach each participant how to study, identify and enjoy birding! FULL
Friday, Feb. 24, 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (4 hrs)
LOCATION: Meet at the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center located off of Cut Off Road.

Shore & Beach Birding
This field trip has been designed to explore, more comprehensively, the exciting world of shorebirds, their habits and identification. It is designed for those with an interest in learning and most especially about shorebird silhouette identification. It's recommended that students would have already experienced bird identification but now wish to know more. FULL
Saturday, Feb. 25, 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (4 hrs)
LOCATION: Meet at the Port Aransas Nature Preserve pavilion at the end of Port Street (along the ship channel).

Advanced Island Birding 
For the advanced birder, this field trip will dig in further to help you identify and learn the intricacies of birding on the Texas Gulf Coast. FULL
Sunday, Feb. 26, 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (4 hrs)
LOCATION: Meet at the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center located off of Cut Off Road.

Fee. Transportation not provided.