VSP: Houston Audubon’s Houston Botanic Garden Bird Survey

Leader: Mary Anne Weber

Please join HAS for a monthly bird survey at the Houston Botanic Garden (Glenbrook Golf Course). They meet the first Thursday of each month at the main parking lot at 8205 N Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77017. If the lot is closed, park at the park next door. There is a swimming pool near the parking lot.

This monthly survey will help assess the current bird population and the changes to the population as the grounds are converted into the botanic garden. Houston Audubon’s Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center sits across from the grounds along the historic meander of the bayou and already has a species list over 100.  They anticipate the grounds of the future botanic garden to become a hotspot for birds with a species list well over 200. Habitat across the Houston area is shrinking and Houston Audubon is excited to work with Houston Botanic Garden as they make decisions about this very important property.

The property has been part of the Central Christmas Bird Count since 2015. This is a large piece of property. They are working towards having teams of birders and volunteers help to bird the entire property. A typical bird survey is 2 hours long but folks can come and go as they need to.
Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be an experienced birder. If you need to borrow binoculars just let them know. Email Mary Anne Weber at maweber@houstonaudubon.org if you have questions and would like to join us.