Golden-cheeked Warbler spotting with a credentialed pro!

Golden-cheeked Warbler spotting with a credentialed pro!

Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/26/2018
7:45 am - 9:00 am

Location
Radiance Dome
108 Royal Way
Austin, TX 78737
Hays County
United States

Category(ies)

• Citizen Scientist
• Learning Opportunity
• Natural World

Update: Dawn was not able to join us on our walk. We thank the eight people who did come to walk and listen and record Mother Nature at her best! It was a beautiful morning. Thank you, dedicated volunteers.
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Dawn Houston <https://westcave.org/newsletter-articles/spotlight-dawn-houston-avian-expert>  will lead interested natural lovers in our neighborhood, training us to spot and record the Golden-cheeked Warbler, a true world citizen and seasoned traveler. The Golden-cheeked Warbler (GCW) is just one of several  endangered species in our area. Find out why is this kind of bird-watching and recording important.

Any voluntary contributions to help defray Ms. Houston’s time and travel costs will be greatly appreciated.

This workshop requires you:

• be prepared for hiking on uneven terrain
• wear sturdy shoes
• have good hearing
• bring binoculars
• bring your smartphone with this app installed and ready to use: www.inaturalist.org
• come meet us in the Radiance Dome parking lot at 7:45 am

Description of the Golden-cheeked Warbler:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden-cheeked_warbler

http://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/golden-cheeked-warbler

Picture:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden-cheeked_warbler#/media/File:Dendroica_chrysoparia1.jpg

Sounds:

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Balcones_Canyonlands/multimedia/audio/gcwa.html