Rice University Bird Survey - Houston Bird Week

Get hands-on birding experience while participating in community science by joining the Rice University Bird Survey during Houston Bird Week, led by Cin-Ty Lee, Stuart Nelson, and Mark Kulstad. 228 species of birds have been recorded at Rice - it ranks as one of the top migrant traps in Harris County. At the right time of the year and with the right weather patterns, numerous migrating songbirds and sometimes migrating hawks and waders can be seen.

Fall migration has already begun - the habitat at Harris Gully is getting better and better for birds as we've allowed some of the vegetation to grow. We also installed a small birdbath over the summer, which we hope will start bringing in more birds this fall. Rice University bird surveys are held every Monday at 7:30 AM. Beginners are welcome, and we often look at the plants, amphibians, and other wildlife.

Meet at Intramural Field 6 (coordinates: 29.714622, -95.402109), which is by Harris Gully and between the Tudor Field House and Wiess College. The closest paid parking is in the Moody Visitor lot, which is accessed from the entrance to campus at the intersection of University Blvd and Stockton St. From the Moody Center parking lot, walk east along the paved road past Reckling baseball park to the intramural area. We begin at Harris Gully. From there, we will make a circuit around campus and end at the café at the Brochstein Pavilion.

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Learn more about the Rice University Bird Survey. 

Houston Bird Week, from September 18-25, is a celebration of the important role Houston plays in the lives of billions of resident and migratory birds. Houston Audubon and local conservation partners coordinate a week of in-person and virtual events centered around our region's birds and wildlife - from birding and volunteer opportunities to trivia and movie nights, there is something for all! Learn more at www.houstonaudubon.org/birdweek.