Wed, Apr 24

South Texas Botanical Gardens

The Birdiest Festival in America 2024

Name: The Birdiest Festival in America 2024
Start: 2024-04-24T05:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-04-28T13:10:00-05:00
Location: South Texas Botanical Gardens

Explore spring migration along Texas Gulf Coast, busiest of U.S. flyway. Join pre- and post-festival tours to Rio Grande Valley and Texas Hill Country; birding trips to King Ranch, private ranches; presentations, workshops, walks; Corpus Christi tours; & The Raptor Project

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Time & Location

Apr 24, 2024, 5:30 AM CDT – Apr 28, 2024, 1:10 PM CDT

South Texas Botanical Gardens , 8545 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413, USA

About the Event

Registration Fee required for ALL Festival Program/Field Trip Participants!

PLEASE REGISTER EACH GUEST SEPARATELY

Please visit the Schedule tabs above for more detailed information before purchasing!

Click "More Info" on tickets below for a short description of the events.

Registration includes admission to the Festival, access to ALL presentations, access to all Raptor Project presentations, admission to the Arts Fair and Family Fun Day, and five days of admission to South Texas Botanical Gardens.

Any trip that has an included lunch has the option of ham, turkey, or vegetarian.

Register Online: Our secure website, www.birdiestfestival.org, takes MC, VISA, Discover and AMEX. Select your trips, pay, and receive your confirmation immediately.

NO NEED TO PRINT ANY TICKETS.

Deadline: Open registration will end at 5pm CDT on Monday, April 15, 2024. Walk-in registration is possible during the event for any trips with space available, or for individual seminars.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Should the need arise to cancel, be sure to notify the Festival in writing (BirdiestFest@gmail.com) on or before 5pm CDT March 1, 2024 for a full refund (minus $40 registration fee). A 50% refund (minus $40 registration fee) will be allowed if notified on or before 5pm CDT March 15, 2024.

AFTER APRIL 1, 2024, CANCELLATIONS CANNOT BE REFUNDED.

Destination Substitutions: The Birdiest Festival of America organizers reserve the right to cancel or modify any Festival activity for safety or accessibility concerns. If a cancellation is necessary, a full refund will be offered.

Liability Waiver: Each participant in the Festival must sign a liability waiver with their registration, whether registering online or in person.

Registration Packet Pick-Up: Your Registration Packet containing your itinerary, credentials and relevant information is available for pick-up beginning Wednesday, April 24 at the registration table at the South Texas Botanical Gardens Vendor Tent, which will be open 12PM – 5PM. Registration packets can also be picked up in the morning before each field trip departure, at the Check-In table.

Where is the festival site?

The South Texas Botanical Gardens (8545 South Staples Street, Corpus Christi, TX, 78413) is the host site of the Birdiest Festival in America.

Field trip departures are early, so being prompt is imperative. There is ample parking available. Follow the signs.

How do I get around? It is strongly encouraged to rent a car during your stay. This will allow you to get to the Gardens and to have the ability to visit other destinations in your down time. You can maximize your visit and stay a few extra days. Plenty of birds to see.

Schedule

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
82 hours
Pre-Trip - Rio Grande Valley
South Texas Botanical Gardens
Trip
5:30 AM - 3:30 PM
10 hours
King Ranch – Norias Division
South Texas Botanical Gardens
Trip

68 more items available

Tickets

Registration Fee (REQUIRED)
Required for all festival program/field trip participants!
$40.00
Tax: +$3.30 tax
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Pre-Trip - Rio Grande Valley
PRE-TRIP – RIO GRANDE VALLEY - April 20 to 23 (Meet/Leave from Botanical Gardens) The cost of the trip is inclusive of transportation, an experienced leader, entry fees and lodging (with breakfast) for three nights. It does NOT include lunches or dinners. There is a minimum of four for this trip to make and a maximum of eight.
$925.00
Tax: +$76.31 tax
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4/24 Texas BBQ Dinner
Additional BBQ dinner tickets may be purchased for guests that are not registering for the festival.
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$24.00
Tax: +$1.98 tax
$24.00
Tax: +$1.98 tax
Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Shirt designed by Christina Ball
From $22.00 to $24.00
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$22.00
Tax: +$1.81 tax
$22.00
Tax: +$1.81 tax
$22.00
Tax: +$1.81 tax
*New* Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Shirt designed by Christina Ball
From $25.00 to $28.00
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$25.00
Tax: +$2.06 tax
$25.00
Tax: +$2.06 tax
$25.00
Tax: +$2.06 tax
4/24 5:30 Trip-KR Norias
King Ranch Norias Division Wed – April 24, 5:30AM – 3:30PM A Box Lunch will be provided
$195.00
Tax: +$16.09 tax
Sold Out
4/24 7am Trip-Port Aransas
Port Aransas Hot Spots Wednesday April 24, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$75.00
Tax: +$6.19 tax
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4/24 7am Trip-Chasing Warbler
Chasing Warblers and other Migrants!
$75.00
Tax: +$6.19 tax
Sold Out
4/24 7:30 UDrive-Oso Bay
Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve Wednesday April 24, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
$25.00
Tax: +$2.06 tax
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4/24 1:30pm Pres-Quirky Bird
PRESENTATION - “Quirky Bird Facts” by DAVID SARKOZI (1:30- 2:30)
$0.00
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4/24 3:00 Work-Shorebird ID
"Shorebird Identification" with Cameron Cox Wednesday – April 24, 3 PM to 4:30 PM
$20.00
Tax: +$1.65 tax
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4/25 5:30 Trip-BIG DAY
Big Day- Full Day Trip (5:30- 3:30)
$130.00
Tax: +$10.72 tax
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4/25 6:30 Trip-KR North
King Ranch North Thursday – April 25, 6:30AM – 3:30PM A Box Lunch will be provided
$135.00
Tax: +$11.14 tax
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4/25 6am Trip-Barnhart Q5
Barnhart Q5 Ranch & Nature Retreat Thursday April 25, 6:00AM – 3:30PM A Box Lunch will be provided
$125.00
Tax: +$10.31 tax
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4/25 6am Trip-Guadalupe Delta
Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area thursday – April 25, 6:00AM – 3:30PM A Box Lunch will be provided
$115.00
Tax: +$9.49 tax
Sold Out
4/25 7am Trip-Shorebirds
Shorebirds of the Coastal Bend Thursday April 25, (7:00- 12:00)
$75.00
Tax: +$6.19 tax
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4/25 7am Trip-Port Aransas
Port Aransas Hot Spots Thursday April 25, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$75.00
Tax: +$6.19 tax
Sold Out
4/25 7:30 UDrive-Oso Bay
The Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center Thursday April 25 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Meet and Leave from the Preserve
$25.00
Tax: +$2.06 tax
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4/25 9am Walk-Botanical Garden
BIRD WALK - South Texas Botanical Gardens Thursday April 25 9-12
$20.00
Tax: +$1.65 tax
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4/25 9:30 Work-Intro to Birdin
“Intro to Birding” by STEVE COOK (9:30 – 11:30)
$20.00
Tax: +$1.65 tax
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4/25 1pm Tour- Welder Wildlife
NEW – Welder Wildlife Foundation (1:00 – 5:30) Meet and Leave from the Botanical Gardens
$50.00
Tax: +$4.13 tax
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4/25 1:30 Work-Birding 201
WORKSHOP - “Birding 201” by CAMERON COX (1:30- 3:00)
$20.00
Tax: +$1.65 tax
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4/25 1:30 Tour- Historical
NEW - Sightseeing Historical Tour (1:30-3:15) Meet and leave from Botanical Gardens
$40.00
Tax: +$3.30 tax
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4/25 1:45 Trip-Chasing Warbler
Chasing Warblers and other Migrants! Thursday, April 25 1:45 PM – 5:45 PM
$60.00
Tax: +$4.95 tax
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4/25 3:30pm Pres-iNaturalist
PRESENTATION - ”iNaturalist, A Way to Enjoy Nature More” by Sara Jose (3:30- 4:30)
$0.00
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4/26 6:30 Trip-Fulton/Hilltop
Joe Fulton Corridor & Hilltop Wednesday – April 26 6:30AM – 11:30AM
$75.00
Tax: +$6.19 tax
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4/26 5:30 Trip-KR Norias
King Ranch Norias Division Friday April 26, 5:30AM – 3:30PM A Box Lunch will be provided
$195.00
Tax: +$16.09 tax
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4/26 6am Trip-Lake Choke
Lake Choke Canyon State Park Friday April 26, 6:00AM – 3:30PM A Box Lunch will be provided
$115.00
Tax: +$9.49 tax
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4/26 6am Trip-Aransas Wildlife
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Friday April 26, 6:00AM – 3:30PM A Box Lunch will be provided
$105.00
Tax: +$8.66 tax
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4/26 6:30 Trip-Rockport
Rockport-Fulton Hot Spots Friday April 26, 6:30AM – 3:30PM A Box Lunch will be provided
$115.00
Tax: +$9.49 tax
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4/26 6:30 Trip-Knoll Farms
Knolle Jersey Farm-River Pasture Friday April 26, 6:30AM to 12:00PM
$75.00
Tax: +$6.19 tax
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4/26 7am Trip-Chasing Warblers
Chasing Warblers and other Migrants! Friday April 26, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$75.00
Tax: +$6.19 tax
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4/26 7:30 UDrive-Oso Bay
Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve Friday April 26, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Meet and Leave from the Preserve
$25.00
Tax: +$2.06 tax
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4/26 7:30 UDrive-Fennessy
Fennessey Ranch Friday April 26, 7:30AM – 11:30AM Meet and Leave from the Ranch
$60.00
Tax: +$4.95 tax
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4/26 8am UDrive-Skimmer Boat
Skimmer Boat Tour Friday April 26, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM This tour departs from Fulton Harbor in Rockport-Fulton, which is about an hour’s drive from the Botanical Gardens. Meet the Skimmer at Fantasy Charters in Fulton Harbor in Rockport. 215 North Fulton Beach Road.
$125.00
Tax: +$10.31 tax
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4/26 9am Walk-Botanical Garden
South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center Friday April 26, 9:00 am- 12:00am
$20.00
Tax: +$1.65 tax
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4/26 10am Work - Macro-Photo
WORKSHOP - “Macro-Photography” (9:00-11:30) – by PATTY BEASLEY
$20.00
Tax: +$1.65 tax
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4/26 1:30pm Pres-Hummingbirds
PRESENTATION - “Hummingbirds- Their Amazing Lives” by BRENT ORTEGO (1:30-2:30)
$0.00
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4/26 1:30 Tour- Cemetery
NEW - Sightseeing Cemetery Tour – (1:30-3:30) Meet and leave from the Botanical Gardens
$40.00
Tax: +$3.30 tax
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4/26 1:45 Trip-Chasing Warbler
Chasing Warblers and other Migrants! Friday April 26, 1:45 PM – 5:45 PM
$60.00
Tax: +$4.95 tax
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4/26 1:45 Trip-Port Aransas
Port Aransas Hot Spots Friday April 26, 1:45 PM – 5:45 PM
$75.00
Tax: +$6.19 tax
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4/26 3pm Work-Hawk Watch
Hawk Watching 101 with Dane and Libby Ferrell Friday April 26, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$20.00
Tax: +$1.65 tax
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4/26 6pm Keynote: Cameron Cox
KEYNOTE with with Cameron Cox “The Beauty of Terns” Friday, April 26, 6:00pm, Reception at 5:30pm Asbury United Methodist Church, 7501 S. Staples Street, Corpus Christi
From $15.00 to $20.00
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$15.00
Tax: +$1.24 tax
$20.00
Tax: +$1.65 tax
4/27 6:30 Trip-KR North
Northern Areas of the King Ranch Saturday April 27, 6:30AM – 3:30PM A Box Lunch will be provided
$135.00
Tax: +$11.14 tax
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4/27 6am Trip-Guadalupe Delta
Guadalupe Delta Wildlife Management Area Saturday – April 27, 6:00AM – 3:30PM A Box Lunch will be provided
$115.00
Tax: +$9.49 tax
Sold Out
4/27 6am Trip-Barnhart
Barnhart Q5 Ranch & Nature Retreat Saturday April 27, 6:00AM – 3:30PM A Box Lunch will be provided
$125.00
Tax: +$10.31 tax
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4/27 6:30 Trip-Knoll Farms
Knolle Jersey Farm-River Pasture Saturday April 27, 6:30AM to 12:00PM
$75.00
Tax: +$6.19 tax
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4/27 6:30 Trip-Hazel Bazemore
Hazel Bazemore Park Saturday April 27, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
$75.00
Tax: +$6.19 tax
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4/27 7am Trip-Shorebirds
Shorebirds of the Coastal Bend Saturday April 27, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$75.00
Tax: +$6.19 tax
Sold Out
4/27 8am UDrive-Skimmer Boat
Skimmer Boat Tour Saturday, April 27, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM This tour departs from Fulton Harbor in Rockport-Fulton, which is about an hour’s drive from the Botanical Gardens. Meet the Skimmer at Fantasy Charters in Fulton Harbor in Rockport. 215 North Fulton Beach Road.
$125.00
Tax: +$10.31 tax
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4/27 9am Walk-Botanical Garden
South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center Saturday April 27, 9:00 am- 12:00am
$20.00
Tax: +$1.65 tax
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4/27 10am Pres-Ecoregions
10:00 am PRESENTATION - Birding Texas’ Ecoregions
$0.00
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4/27 1:30pm WorkTrip - Photo
NEW - WORKSHOP + FIELD TRIP – “Really! You Want to Photograph Birds? (1:30- 5:45) – DAVID SIKES/ANTHONY CLEMENTS
$85.00
Tax: +$7.01 tax
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4/27 1:45 Trip-Chasing Warbler
Chasing Warblers & Other Migrants (1:45- 5:45)
$60.00
Tax: +$4.95 tax
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4/27 1:45 Trip-TX Scramble
Texas Scramble (1:45- 5:45)
$60.00
Tax: +$4.95 tax
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4/27 3 Pres: Finding Birds 101
Finding Birds 101 Saturday, April 27, 3-4PM
$0.00
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4/28 6:30 Trip-Fulton/Hilltop
Joe Fulton Corridor & Hilltop (6:30- 11:30)
$75.00
Tax: +$6.19 tax
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4/28 7am Trip-TX Scramble
Texas Scramble (7:00- 12:00)
$75.00
Tax: +$6.19 tax
Sale ended
4/28 7am Trip-Chasing Warbler
Chasing Warblers & Other Migrants (7:00- 12:00)
$75.00
Tax: +$6.19 tax
Sale ended
4/28 7:30 Walk-Botanical Gard
Bird Walk: South Texas Botanical Gardens Sunday April 28, 7:30- 10:30am
$20.00
Tax: +$1.65 tax
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4/28 Post Trip - Hill Country
Host: SUSAN FOSTER POST-TRIP – TEXAS HILL COUNTRY – April 28 to May 1 (Meet/Leave from Botanical Gardens) 6:30 am - 3:30pm
$1,375.00
Tax: +$113.44 tax
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4/29 Post Trip - Rio Grande
Host: DAVID SARKOZI POST-TRIP – RIO GRANDE VALLEY – April 29 to May 2 (Meet/Leave from Botanical Gardens)
$925.00
Tax: +$76.31 tax
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Total

$0.00

The Birdiest Festival in America 2024

Time & Location

About the Event

Schedule

Pre-Trip - Rio Grande Valley

King Ranch – Norias Division

Tickets

Registration Fee (REQUIRED)

Pre-Trip - Rio Grande Valley

4/24 Texas BBQ Dinner

Short Sleeve T-Shirt

*New* Long Sleeve T-Shirt

4/24 5:30 Trip-KR Norias

4/24 7am Trip-Port Aransas

4/24 7am Trip-Chasing Warbler

4/24 7:30 UDrive-Oso Bay

4/24 1:30pm Pres-Quirky Bird

4/24 3:00 Work-Shorebird ID

4/25 5:30 Trip-BIG DAY

4/25 6:30 Trip-KR North

4/25 6am Trip-Barnhart Q5

4/25 6am Trip-Guadalupe Delta

4/25 7am Trip-Shorebirds

4/25 7am Trip-Port Aransas

4/25 7:30 UDrive-Oso Bay

4/25 9am Walk-Botanical Garden

4/25 9:30 Work-Intro to Birdin

4/25 1pm Tour- Welder Wildlife

4/25 1:30 Work-Birding 201

4/25 1:30 Tour- Historical

4/25 1:45 Trip-Chasing Warbler

4/25 3:30pm Pres-iNaturalist

4/26 6:30 Trip-Fulton/Hilltop

4/26 5:30 Trip-KR Norias

4/26 6am Trip-Lake Choke

4/26 6am Trip-Aransas Wildlife

4/26 6:30 Trip-Rockport

4/26 6:30 Trip-Knoll Farms

4/26 7am Trip-Chasing Warblers

4/26 7:30 UDrive-Oso Bay

4/26 7:30 UDrive-Fennessy

4/26 8am UDrive-Skimmer Boat

4/26 9am Walk-Botanical Garden

4/26 10am Work - Macro-Photo

4/26 1:30pm Pres-Hummingbirds

4/26 1:30 Tour- Cemetery

4/26 1:45 Trip-Chasing Warbler

4/26 1:45 Trip-Port Aransas

4/26 3pm Work-Hawk Watch

4/26 6pm Keynote: Cameron Cox

4/27 6:30 Trip-KR North

4/27 6am Trip-Guadalupe Delta

4/27 6am Trip-Barnhart

4/27 6:30 Trip-Knoll Farms

4/27 6:30 Trip-Hazel Bazemore

4/27 7am Trip-Shorebirds

4/27 8am UDrive-Skimmer Boat

4/27 9am Walk-Botanical Garden

4/27 10am Pres-Ecoregions

4/27 1:30pm WorkTrip - Photo

4/27 1:45 Trip-Chasing Warbler

4/27 1:45 Trip-TX Scramble

4/27 3 Pres: Finding Birds 101

4/28 6:30 Trip-Fulton/Hilltop

4/28 7am Trip-TX Scramble

4/28 7am Trip-Chasing Warbler

4/28 7:30 Walk-Botanical Gard

4/28 Post Trip - Hill Country

4/29 Post Trip - Rio Grande

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