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Guided Bird Walk at Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve
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Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Bass Entrance Gate to Connemara
Cross Creek East
7804 Roberta Dr, Plano 75025
Plano
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Free
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Grab your hat and water bottle for an early morning stroll through Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve, where birders of every skill level can spot an impressive cross-section of North Texas species across diverse habitats. This 2.5-hour guided walk contributes real data to the global eBird database, so you're birdwatching for science while soaking in Cross Creek East's natural beauty. Remember to park inside Bass Gate at Bass Drive & Roberta Drive, and come dressed for the outdoors!
From the organizer
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
NOTE UPDATED (as of May 2026) MEETING LOCATION: Parking inside Bass Gate (located @Bass Drive & Roberta Drive in Plano, TX) Birders of all skill levels are welcome to our guided bird walks at the Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve.
A variety of birding habitats will be explored and an excellent cross-section of North Texas bird species can be counted.
The results of this monthly survey will be logged to the eBird database to assist researchers and birders worldwide.
Notes:
- There is no fee.
- Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, long sleeves, and a hat.
- Bring a full bottle of water.
- Check and prepare for any weather. We typically don't cancel due to weather.
- Enjoy roughing it. There is a clean portable toilet halfway through the route.
- To preserve wildlife and habitat, please respect the animals and plants at all times.
- We ask visitors to Leave No Trace.
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
NOTE UPDATED (as of May 2026) MEETING LOCATION: Parking inside Bass Gate (located @Bass Drive & Roberta Drive in Plano, TX) Birders of all skill levels are welcome to our guided bird walks at the Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve.
A variety of birding habitats will be explored and an excellent cross-section of North Texas bird species can be counted.
The results of this monthly survey will be logged to the eBird database to assist researchers and birders worldwide.
Notes:
- There is no fee.
- Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, long sleeves, and a hat.
- Bring a full bottle of water.
- Check and prepare for any weather. We typically don't cancel due to weather.
- Enjoy roughing it. There is a clean portable toilet halfway through the route.
- To preserve wildlife and habitat, please respect the animals and plants at all times.
- We ask visitors to Leave No Trace.
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