The Specialty Birds of South Texas: The Big Enchilada of Birding
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- Along the shores of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, spot Reddish Egrets, Roseate Spoonbills and a myriad of shorebirds
- Join an ornithologist at the legendary King Ranch to search for Green Jays and Vermillion Flycatchers
- Venture south in search of specialty birds such as Ferruginous Pygmy Owls and Hooded Orioles
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- 6 nights of accommodations
- 1 expert-led lecture
- 10 expert-led field trips
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
- Taxes
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Itinerary
Afternoon: 4:30 p.m. Welcome, introductions and orientation
Dinner: Dinner at Jays Seafood and Spaghetti Works.
Evening: Free evening
Activity note: Variety of terrain including, boardwalks, gravel, beach
Breakfast: In the hotel dining area our daily breakfast buffet offers a rotating variety of choices such as an egg dish, breakfast meat, hot/cold cereals, fruit, yogurt, muffins, bagels, toa...
Activity note: Ability to climb stairs to upper deck
Breakfast: In the hotel dining area our daily breakfast buffet offers a rotating variety of choices such as an egg dish, breakfast meat, hot/cold cereals, fruit, yogurt, muffins, bagels, toast, milk, juices, ...
Activity note: Drive through this vast ranch. Stopping at intervals, standing and walking for periods of time on uneven terrain, grass, dirt roads etc.
Breakfast: In the hotel dining area our daily breakfast buffet offers a rotating variety of choices such as a...
Activity note: Driving tour of this division. Stopping at intervals, standing and walking for periods of time on uneven terrain, grass, dirt roads etc.
Breakfast: In the hotel dining area our daily breakfast buffet offers a rotating variety of choices such as a...
Activity note: Variety terrain, boardwalks, grass, sand, etc.,
Breakfast: In the hotel dining area our daily breakfast buffet offers a rotating variety of choices such as an egg dish, breakfast meat, hot/cold cereals, fruit, yogurt, muffins, bagels, toast, milk...
Activity note: Check out of hotel by 11 am
Breakfast: In the hotel dining area our daily breakfast buffet offers a rotating variety of choices such as an egg dish, breakfast meat, hot/cold cereals, fruit, yogurt, muffins, bagels, toast, milk, juices, coffee (re...
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Best Western Port Aransas - 4 nights Port Aransas
Located approximately 2-1/2 blocks from the Gulf beach and close to shops and restaurants. Trolley stop in front.
Hampton Inn Kingsville - 2 nights Kingsville
Meals
17 Meals, 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Vegetarian
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