Great Backyard Bird Count at Long Point

We welcome you to come join us for the 2026 Great Backyard Bird Count. This backyard count will be led by JBH Bird Leader and Texas Master Naturalist Erik Wolf.

Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) was the first online participatory-science project (also referred to as community science or citizen science) to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real time. In 2013, it became a global project through eBird.

Our Late Winter Bird Survey will take place on Saturday, February 28th at Harrison-Burr located in Burr, TX, Wharton County. This survey averages between 60-65 species observed, including a variety of late-season waterfowl and resident Bald Eagles.

Birders of all levels are welcome but please be aware this survey covers moderate to difficult terrain, averaging 3 miles for a duration of 3.5-4 hours. Distance and time can vary depending on the pace of the group and activity seen. No fee to attend, however sign-up and a liabiity release waiver is required. 

Gates open at 7:15am for our early birds, with the hike scheduled to start promptly at 7:45am. We ask that you please arrive at least 10-minutes prior to hike depature.

Participation is limited, don’t wait to register below!

Reserved - Private Event

Needville HS Aquatic Science Field Trip

Reserved - Private Event

Needville HS Aquatic Science Field Trip

Bird Study Merit Badge
Tuesday, March 10th
8:30am to 3:00pm

Scout Nature Merit Badge
Thursday, March 12th
8:30am-3:00pm

Spring Bird Count at Long Point

Join us as we kick off spring with a spring bird count at Harrison-Long Point on Saturday, March 21st. This survey will be led by JBH Bird Leaders and Texas Master Naturalists Erik Wolf and Debbie McMullen.

Please note that participation in our bird counts is limited to create optimal birding conditions, minimizing disruption to wildlife activity, as well as for the enjoyment of our visitors.

Private Event

Matagorda Bay Bird Fest - Birding Field Trip
Harrison-Burr

Our annual spring bird count at Burr will take place on Saturday, April 24th, departing promptly at 7:00am. This count will be led by JBH Bird Leader Ron Weeks!

Please note that participation in our bird counts is limited to create optimal birding conditions, minimizing disruption to wildlife activity, as well as for the enjoyment of our visitors.

Private Event

TMN Coastal Prairie Chapter

Harrison-Long Point

Reserved - Private Event

Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter

Spring 2026 Intern Workshop - Ornithology

TPWD Hunter Ed Field Course

This Hunter Ed Field Course satisfies OPTION 2 - INTERNET + FIELD COURSE of the TPWD Hunter Education Certification Program and is ideal for those under 17 years of age and adults wanting a more hands-on field and live-fire experience during the basic course. Participants must complete the online portion prior to arriving.

This field course has 4 components – skills trail, live-fire with firearm handling, ethics, and an exam. Students must pass the exam with a 75% or higher to successfully complete their Hunter Education and receive their certification.