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ET Birding Trip – Richland Creek 02-08-25

Birding Caravan Adventure at Richland Creek WMA – Carl Frentress Unit (North)


Date & Time: Saturday, February 8th, at 8 AM
Location: Richland Creek WMA – Carl Frentress Unit (North)
Directions: Hwy 287, about 1/4 mile east of Hwy 488
GPS Coordinates: 31.972179048555656, -96.08331232596488


Or click on this link:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8C4qYFQcqxeLUPuq9

Calling all bird lovers – beginners and seasoned birders alike!

Are you ready for an easygoing, fun-filled morning of birdwatching at one of Texas’ best wildlife management areas? Whether you’re an experienced birder or just curious about what’s flapping around in your backyard, this is the perfect trip for you!


What to Expect:

Minimal walking! This is a caravan-style trip, so we’ll be driving and stopping at key birding spots.

A morning full of birding adventure! Bring your binoculars (or borrow some) and enjoy the diverse bird species in this beautiful habitat. This is duck season – we will likely see hundreds of ducks – MANY different species.

Easy to find! Look for the large entranceway marked Richland Creek WMA and keep going about 100 yards to the check-in station. I’ll be there in a white F150!


Important Notes:

A Limited Public Use Permit is required ($12) – You can grab one at any location that sells hunting/fishing licenses or order it online: Get Your Permit Here (Choose “Limited Public Use Permit” and print it out.)

No facilities available – Plan accordingly! Bring water, insect repellent, and anything else you might need for about 3 hours of birding fun.

If you get lost, text me! 832-920-4117


New birders are especially welcome! This is a great opportunity to learn in a relaxed, friendly setting. No pressure—just good times, great company, and plenty of amazing birds to spot.


See you there!

Richland Creek WMA Map
Richland Creek WMA Map (North Unit)

Author

  • MichaelM

    I’m a proud East Texas native who once took the scenic route all the way from the Atlantic to the Pacific—just to realize the Piney Woods had my heart all along.

    Since planting my boots firmly back in East Texas in 2014, I’ve put my biology chops to work as a Texas Master Naturalist and served for three years as the Trip Director for Tyler Audubon. On any given day, you’ll likely find me knee-deep in swamp muck to snap the perfect nature shot or waxing poetic about bird migrations to anyone who’ll listen. And yes, I’ve probably tripped over a root or two in pursuit of the perfect photo, but that just keeps my sense of humor nicely honed.

    As an author, photographer, and lifelong naturalist, I believe in illuminating the wonders of wildlife and wild places so we can all appreciate—and protect—the world outside our windows. Let’s just say my mission is to persuade even the most confirmed couch potatoes to fall in love with nature. After all, if I can find excitement in sifting through leaf litter for beetles, you can too…although I’ll admit my family sometimes thinks I’ve gone a little nuts. It’s all part of the adventure, right?

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