We live in San Antonio and enjoy Mitchell Lake. Tried Horsby after hearing lots. We did not have the best day when compared to Mitchell. We will try it again another time.
Don’t leave your Sibley guide book at home! (Like I did....).
What a fun morning birding at the Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory! Being from MN, there were water fowl I wasn’t familiar with, and only being a birder 101.1, I wasn’t able to ID them without my guide ...
Was greeted by a helpful security guard, who showed us a map and explained how to get around the publicly accessible areas. Much of the area is a wastewater treatment facility. The drying beds hosted ...
Even though I was there on a very windy day, the number of birds was impressive. Even as much of a rank amateur that I am at birding, I was able to identify 15 - 20 species. It is easy to access. Then...
Lots of birds
Lot of birds including several life birds for me. The trails in the woods are good for woodland birds. Huge numbers of shovelers.
Good birdwatching in Austin
We live in San Antonio and enjoy Mitchell Lake. Tried Horsby after hearing lots. We did not have the best day when compared to Mitchell. We will try it again another time.
Don’t leave your Sibley guide book at home! (Like I did....).
What a fun morning birding at the Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory! Being from MN, there were water fowl I wasn’t familiar with, and only being a birder 101.1, I wasn’t able to ID them without my guide ...
Great place for birding and hiking
Was greeted by a helpful security guard, who showed us a map and explained how to get around the publicly accessible areas. Much of the area is a wastewater treatment facility. The drying beds hosted ...
Great Birding Spot
Even though I was there on a very windy day, the number of birds was impressive. Even as much of a rank amateur that I am at birding, I was able to identify 15 - 20 species. It is easy to access. Then...