We do activities
We gather occasionally and informally to watch birds, share knowledge, and enjoy the rhythms of West Texas. Whether you're new to birding or have a life list as long as a scissor-tail flycatcher, you're welcome here. Check below for upcoming activities.
Birding at Ms Johnson’s Ponds
Saturday, September 14, 9am
Ms Johnson’s Pond in Alpine, Texas
We’re taking a field trip to Brewster County to watch the birds at the legendary ponds and land of Ms Johnson. It’s migration season so we’re looking forward to seeing who comes by this precious water. Let us know you’re coming so we can carpool and share the address!
Hike with a Ranger at Davis Mountains SP
Saturday, October 18, 8:30am
Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis, Texas
Interpretive Ranger Charlie Ewing will take the Marfa Bird Club and visitors to the park on a guided hike and bird watching through the state park.
Lannan Park Birds and Books
Monthly on the last Thursday of the Month
Next Activity: Thursday Saturday 25, 6pm
Lannan Park - Marfa, Texas
A gentle evening walk through Lannan Park and a casual reading under the trees. Bring binoculars and a book or notebook to trade sightings, swap stories, and share sketches.
Highest Golf Course in Texas
Monthly on the first Monday of the Month
Next Activity: Monday October 6 at 8am
Marfa Municipal Golf Course in Marfa, Texas
The Marfa municipal golf course offers open skies and tree-lined fairways that are home to owls, flycatchers, and the occasional surprise migrant. We’ll walk slowly, listen closely, and enjoy the long desert light as the day winds down. Bring binoculars, layers, and a sense of calm.
Another activity will be coming soon
Date, time & location - TBD
Join the MBC or check back soon to hear about our next group outing. It’ll be happening in August. It will be a very cool location, with some awesome folks. Stay tuned.
IDEAS FOR FAR WEST TEXAS BIRDING? TELL.
IDEAS FOR FAR WEST TEXAS BIRDING? TELL.
Past Events
Chinati Presents: Talk & walk with Tiffany Kersten
August 15 & 16 - CDRI - Fort Davis, Texas
The Chinati Foundation and the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute (CDRI) invite you to join renowned birder Tiffany Kersten for her “Birdie Big Year: Elevating Women Birders” talk and a birding walk on Friday and Saturday, August 15 and 16. We are so excited to be involved with this experience, and can’t wait to hear about Tiffany’s adventures. Hope to see you there.
Thanks to all the intrepid birders who came out!
Sightings
cactus wren
turkey vulture
black-throated sparrow
western kingbird
rufous hummingbird
broad-tailed hummingbird
black-chinned hummingbird
lesser goldfinch
house finch
blue grosbeak
Bird Hike on Mimms Ranch
July 23 - Marfa, Texas
Mimms Ranch of the Dixon Water Foundation promotes healthy watersheds through sustainable land management to ensure that future generations have the water resources they need. We had a special guided hike an area of the ranch – not visible from town – with water and diverse bird habitat, perfect for sunrise viewing.
Thanks to all the intrepid birders who came out!
Sightings
scaled quail
loggerhead shrike
western kingbird
barn swallow
red-winged blackbird swainson’s hawk
blue grosbeak
killdeer
blue-winged teal
More past events
Bikes and Birds on 2810
Monthly - Marfa, Texas
Monthly on the last Sunday we ride bikes out Pinto Canyon Road, 10 to 20 miles, and stop along the way to look for Chihuahuan Meadowlarks, Swainson’s Hawks, and Loggerhead Shrikes. Bring snacks, water, binoculars and your bike.
Colima Warbler Backpacking Expedition
May 2025 - Big Bend National Park
Three days and two nights backpacking into the Chisos Mountains, exploring Boot Canyon and Colima Trail, in search of the elusive Colima Warbler. Challenging hiking, limited water, and volatile weather likely. Exciting!
New Year Birding in Hot Springs Arroyo
January 2025 - Chinati Hot Springs
A morning walk through the arroyo below these remote hot springs to observe the local winter birds – Canyon Towhees, Varied Buntings, Vermillion Flycatchers and more – and time to relax and reflect in the healing waters of Chinati Hot Springs. Overnight.