
Birding Classes & Field Trips from August to December
League City's
Fall Birding Frenzy
Join the Flock
League City is a hot spot during fall bird migration, which begins as early as July and lasts through November. To celebrate this momentous trek, we are offering specially curated birding classes and field trips with an expert birder and certified Texas Master Naturalist. These classes are open to anyone who wants to learn more about birding and experience fall migration on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail.
Fall Birding Classes & Trips
Led by Kristine Rivers, Birding Expert & Texas Master Naturalist

Register for your classes below!
Birdwatching for Beginners Virtual Classes
(register for as many as you want)
A Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching
8 week series | 2 sessions
Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom.
*You must register for each class individually*
Session 1
Aug. 16–Oct. 11 (no class Sept. 6)
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Intro to Birding, Aug. 16 | Register Here
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How to Select Binoculars & Field Guides, Aug. 23 | Register Here
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Understanding Your Field Guide, Aug. 30 | Register Here
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Using Your Field Guide, Sept. 13 | Register Here
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Location, Location, Location! Understanding Habitat, Sept. 20 | Register Here
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Birds-Eye View on Behavior, Sept. 27 | Register Here
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Wonderland of Winter Waterfowl, Oct. 4 | Register Here
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It’s Time for a Makeover! Understanding Plumage Variations, Oct. 11 | Register Here
Session 2
Oct. 25–Dec. 13
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Intro to Birding, Oct. 25 | Register Here
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How to Select Binoculars & Field Guides, Nov. 1 | Register Here
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Understanding Your Field Guide, Nov. 8 | Register Here
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Using Your Field Guide, Nov. 15 | Register Here
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Location, Location, Location! Understanding Habitat, Nov. 22 | Register Here
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Birds-Eye View on Behavior, Nov. 29 | Register Here
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Wonderland of Winter Waterfowl, Dec. 6 | Register Here
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It’s Time for a Makeover! Understanding Plumage Variations, Dec. 13 | Register Here
Next-Level Birding In-Person Classes
Intermediate-Level Birding Classes
6 week series | 2 sessions
Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m.
120 Park Ave. Suite 400, League City
Learn more about many species that are common in our area during instructional classes, and practice your skills on our field trips to local birding hotspots.
Cost: $85
Fee includes classes, field trips, birding bag, local birding guide, and other birding goodies.
Limited to 10 participants per session.
Session 1
Sept. 7–Oct. 12
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September 7 | Instructional class
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September 14 | Field trip
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September 21 | Instructional class
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September 28 | Field trip
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October 5 | Field trip
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October 12 | Instructional class
Session 2
Oct. 26–Dec. 7
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October 26 | Instructional class
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November 2 | Field trip
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November 9 | Instructional class
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November 16 | Field trip
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November 30 | Field trip
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December 7 | Instructional class
Bird Walks with a Birding Expert
Bird Walks
3 dates | 2 time slots per date
On select weekends in September, October, and November, Kristine Rivers—local birding expert and Texas Master Naturalist—is hosting exclusive birding field trips. Test your birding skills, learn some new ones, and discover the beauty of local wildlife.
Limited to 10 participants per time slot.
Cost: $20
Add-on: $15 Birding bag (includes local birding guide and other goodies).



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