Birding Tours

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The endangered species of breeding Black-capped Vireos live in the Natural Area.

Reservations for tours can be made in person, by calling 830-683-2287 (830.683.BATS), or e-mailing tours@devilssinkhole.org.

Guided Nature/Walking/Birding tours are offered on the first and third Saturdays throughout the year except during deer hunting season. 

The maximum number of guests will be 15, minimum age 10, no pets or infants.  The fee for the tour is $10.00/person and is separate from any other tour fee. Guests should be at the Visitors Center  at 10 a.m..  The guests and guide will caravan to the Natural area at  10:15.  At the completion of the walk guests and guide will caravan to the outside of the gates of the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area. 

Guests are asked to bring a picnic lunch if they wish to join in a group lunch.  You should also wear appropriate clothing, bring water and tick spray and any personal medication, etc. that might be required.  

 

A specially trained and knowledgeable guide conducts the birding excursions.  There are many species of birds with nesting sites within the boundaries of the Sinkhole Natural Area.  There are dozens of periodically migrating birds crossing the area, depending on the time of year.  For reservations call 830.683.2287