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Sheldon Lake – Christmas Bird Count

January 4, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Volunteers will participate in the hike and survey for birds, but no experience required.

Meet at any of the following locations at the appropriate start time. Email Alicia.Mein@pct3.hctx.net with questions. Lunch provided at Deussen Park location.

  • 5:30 – 7:30 AM: Meet at the Nature Center at Jesse H. Jones Park at 20634 Kenswick Drive for an owl prowl.
  • 8 – 10 AM: Meet at the Nature Center at Jesse H. Jones Park at 20634 Kenswick Drive for general birding.
  • 8:30 – 12 PM: Meet at the Senior Center at Alexander Deussen Park on 123030 Sonnier Street.
  • 12 – 4 PM: Meet at the front entry gate to Sheldon Lake State Park on 14140 Garrett Road. After birding along the park trails, the group will continue on to the fishing piers on Sheldon Lake.
  • 4:30 – 5:30 PM: Meet at the front entry gate to Edgewater Park on 202 Hamblen Road next to the railroad tracks. This park is normally closed to the public, but special access is granted for the CBC.

Log in HERE to sign up.

New? click here to set up a volunteer account.
Want to talk to a human? Call the Nature Center at 281-446-8588 or email
at jessejonespark@pct3.hctx.net

VMS: Audubon – Data Collection – Be sure to put location since there are several to choose from.

Organizer

Houston Parks
Email
naturalreasources@houstontx.gov
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Venue

Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center
14140 Garrett Rd, Houston
Houston, TX 77044
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Phone
281-456-2800
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