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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)
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  • 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 was where I really belonged - near where I hear rumors of home.

    Since planting my boots firmly back in East Texas in 2014, I’ve put my biology background to work first as a Texas Master Naturalist, then for three years I served as as the Trip Director for Tyler Audubon. I run several Facebook birding groups, several nature related websites, teach Nature Photography Workshops, lead Birding Field Trips, and, on any given day, you’ll likely find me wandering through the woods, camera in hand.

    As an author, photographer, and lifelong naturalist, I believe in spreading the word about birds, wildlife and wild places so we can all appreciate—and protect—the world outside our windows. It's all part of the adventure, right?

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