Prairie Bird Review

Have you ever been birding on a winter prairie and found yourself surrounded by countless “little brown birds” that you can't quite identify? If so, you're not alone! Whether you're new to winter birding on the prairie or an experienced birder seeking a quick refresher, this free class is tailored for you. It will equip you with the skills to observe effectively and know what to look for before you head into the field, as well as offer valuable guidance on identifying the birds you may encounter.

If you feel inspired after this class, you'll be qualified to volunteer for the Winter Prairie Bird Surveys.

When: December 13 from 9am - 12pm
Where: The Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium - 140 City Park Rd, Boerne, Texas 78006
Program: 2 hours of instruction followed by 1 hour of guided field practice
Bring: Binoculars and a Bird Field Guide, if you have them. We have some to loan if you don't. 
Dress: Dress for a bird walk: long pants, dull colors, walking shoes, and a hat. Depending on the weather a warm coat, gloves, and a rain jacket may prove necessary.

Meet Your Guides: Tom & Patsy Inglet

Tom and Patsy Inglet are native Texans originally from the Houston area, although they lived and worked 25 years overseas. They “retired” to the San Antonio area in 1999 and started their new career as “professional volunteers.” 

Birds started as a volunteer interest, but they have now become a passion and a focus of their educational and conservation efforts and recreational activities and travels. They have traveled to every continent to see as many birds as possible, banded birds in the field, monitored birds in the nest, and taught many children and adults the basics of birding. They are proud Bird Nerds and work to conserve the birds they love by engaging more people in birding. 

Patsy & Tom are: 

• Texas Master Naturalists (Class 8) in the Alamo Chapter. Tom and Patsy have both earned the 10,000-hour pin for their volunteer work. They teach the Bird Class for the Alamo Area and Lindheimer Chapters. 
• Active members of Bexar Audubon Society (Patsy is on the board and is the current Education & Engagement Chair). 
• Supporters of National Audubon Society (NAS), Texas Ornithological Society (TOS), American Bird Conservancy (ABC), American Birding Association (ABA), and Cornell Lab of Ornithology (CLO)—all organizations with a focus on birds and their conservation. 

Re-connecting people of all ages with nature, via birds, and helping to conserve our natural habitats for the benefit of both birds and people have become top priorities for Patsy and Tom.