Phone: 830-825-3442 Fax: 830-825-3509
Welcome to Westcave Preserve
Weekend Public Tours Every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting)
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Westcave Preserve is a natural treasure of the Texas Hill Country, possessing unique and majestic beauty and ecological diversity. Located adjacent to the Pedernales River in southwestern Travis County about 27 miles from downtown Austin... More »
Featured Program: Guided Birding Tour at Westcave Preserve
Who Can Attend: Anyone
Date: Saturday June 22nd, 2013
Timing: 7:30-11:30am
Cost: $10/person
Tour Limit of 15 people
Reservations are needed to attend.
Description: (weather permitting)
This 2-3mile hike may include a prairie tract, river overlook, riparian woodland and a visit to the grotto. Our guide will be looking for summer and year-round residents such as Red-shouldered Hawk, the four dove species found on the property, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Golden-fronted and Ladder-backed Woodpeckers, Scissor-tailed and other flycatchers, White-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireo, Canyon Wren and maybe a Golden-cheeked Warbler, Rufuous-crowned Sparrow, Painted Bunting, Blue Grosbeak and Orchard Oriole. The diversity of habitat always offers an opportunity for a surprise (Acadian Flycatchers have been found by the creek in past years).
What to Bring:
Binoculars, water bottle, dress for the weather and wear supportive closed toed shoes.
Westcave Preserve (27miles SW of down town Austin)
24814 Hamilton Pool Rd.; Round Mountain, TX 78663
www.westcave.org
Call or email to make a reservation: 830-825-3442 or info@westcave.org
Please include your name, phone number and group size.
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