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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Saturday, Feb 6 |
White Rock Lake & Old Fish Hatchery, 8am |
Note: This is a trip with
Dallas Audubon.
Leader: Chris Runk
Field Trip Length: 2 to 3 hours
RSVP:
not required for this trip
Directions: From Garland Rd. turn on Winstead and go past the
old parking area which is now closed. Stay on Winstead until you reach
the stop sign at the end of the park on your right. Turn right - this
is White Rock Rd. Continue straight on White Rock Rd. until you meet
W. Lawther on your left. This is a T intersection and you must turn 90
degrees right to stay on White Rock Rd. After turning, you'll go down
a hill under the old RR tracks. Keep straight past the guard house,
past the new Sculling Center and park at the end of the road in the
big, new lot!
Description: Join us for a field trip on foot at one of Dallas'
prime birding locations. Insect repellent and poison ivy protection in
season highly recommended. Beginners welcome!
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Sunday, Feb 7 |
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 7am |
Note: This is a trip with
Dallas Audubon.
Leaders: Bob Stone and Chris Runk
Field Trip Length: Half a day
IMPORTANT: You must call or
email Bob Stone at rgstone@sbcglobal.net or 214-287-9940 before 6:00
pm January 31, 2010 and provide a telephone number. Bob will confirm
your place on the accepted list by e mail or phone. If no positions
are available, he will confirm by email or phone.
Participants must sign a liability waiver when they arrive.
Meeting Place: Meet at church parking lot in Kaufmann County
and then we'll caravan to John Bunker Sands Wet Land Center.
Directions: Take Highway 175 and turn right onto Combine road
into the church parking lot -- it is immediately to your right after
you get onto Combine Road. The Combine Road exit is 7.8 miles south
east of LBJ Freeway and is the first exit after you see the Kaufman
County line sign. After meeting in the church parking lot, we will
take you to the John Bunker Sands Wet Land Center.
Description: We will see ducks and geese. For more information,
go to to www.wetlandcenter.com.
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Sat, Feb 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, Feb |
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Leader:
Length:
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:
Directions:
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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 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, April |
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Leader:
Length:
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:
Directions:
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Sat, May 1 |
Plano Outdoor Learning Center, TBA am |
Leader: Peter Assman
Length:
Expected Birds:
RSVP:
Car pool:
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
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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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