[texbirds] Chambers County Bird Blitz - Addendum to Winter, 2013 TOS Meeting

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To: TOS-LIST <TOS-LIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, TEXBIRDS <texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2013 23:57:54 +0000 (UTC)
Chambers County Bird Blitz! 

Need to boost your Chambers County list? Or would you like to have a great day 
birding with friends? Join us for the Chambers County Bird Blitz at the end of 
the TOS Winter Meeting in Katy. This event, co-sponsored by Texas 
Ornithological Society and Chambers Wild, is designed to see as many birds as 
possible in Chambers County, but not at break-neck speed. 



Sunday, January 20 th : Meet leader Bruce Neville at the Anahuac NWRâs 
Visitor Center (aka Texas Chenier Plain Visitor Center) on FM 563, 2 miles 
south of I-10 from the Anahuac exit, #810. Gathering time will be 8 AM for a 
quick walk on the boardwalk down to Lake Anahuac and a discussion of the 
dayâs itinerary. We will break into groups if numbers & interest level 
warrant. Our destinations will include searching for any reported rarities or 
unusual sightings in Chambers County â likely visiting Smith Point, Anahuac 
NWR, White Park or Lake Charlotte â with lots of good birding along the way. 
Red-breasted Nuthatch, Swamp Sparrow, Spotted Towhee, Dark-eyed Junco are 
possibilities, as well as large numbers of wintering ducks and Greater 
White-fronted, Snow/Rossâ Geese. Whether you are coming for sheer enjoyment 
or working on your Century Club list, come see what Chambers County birders 
already know: the birds are great here! Of course the game plan could change at 
the drop of a Tilley if we find a rarity or unusual sighting, so basically make 
sure you have a full tank of gas and wanderlust in your spirit . Day-trippers 
can leave extra cars in the parking lot at the Visitor Center if carpooling. 
For details, questions and intentions to participate, contact Tamie Bulow, 
Tamie.Bulow@xxxxxxxxxxx , (409)356-6029, or register with Betty Vermeire at the 
TOS Registration Table. Bring a picnic lunch or snacks of your choice. 



Submit photos from the day to www.ChambersWild.com for Birding Blitz Best Photo 
Contest. Top three entries will be honored, and posted on the website.Details 
to follow. 



Two options forOvernighters for Sunday, January 20th: 

1. Oak Island Motel â reservations at (409) 252-3474 â in Oak Island (south 
of Anahuac), south central Chambers County; motel on stilts with two queen beds 
per room, TV, bathroom. WIFI and tables at Convenience Store next door, gas 
station, Hurricane Club restaurant open until 8 PM. Mention Texas 
Ornithological Society for rate of $59.99/night. Bird more southern parks on 
Monday and enjoy lunch in Anahuac on your way out of the county at one of 5 
restaurants. http://www.oakislandlodge.net/motel.htm 

2. Home Suites Motel â reservations at (409)296-3611 â in Winnie, east 
Chambers County; motel with one queen bed ($49.99), king bed ($59.99), two 
double beds ($59.99) at the Texas Ornithological Society rate. Winnie is a full 
service town along I-10, with a selection of eateries, gas stations, market. 
www.homesuiteswinnie.com .
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[texbirds] Chambers County Bird Blitz - Addendum to Winter, 2013 TOS Meeting

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