McAllen in Spring...Field Study of Birds

Spring .....one of the most delightful seasons in the Valley. The weather is mild and the landscape responds with colors & wildlife. Enjoy lectures & day trips, but no tests! We have brought together the best talent creating four outstanding workshops at Quinta Mazatlan.
Join us for the first workshop coming in March!

Raptor Behavior
March 21-27, 2010
$799.00 p/p
Instructor: William S. Clark
Join raptor expert and field guide author Bill Clark for an adventure in search of amazing birds of prey during peak hawk migration through the Rio Grande Valley.

Sunday, March 21
Program: Raptors of the Rio Grande Valley

Monday, March 22
Program: Raptor ID I
Field trip: Bentsen State Park

Tuesday, March 23
Program: Raptor ID II
Program: What is Harlan's Hawk?
Field trip: Anzalduas Park and boat trip on the Rio Grande

Wednesday, March 24
Program: Raptor ID III
Field trip: Santa Ana NWR and Valley
Agriculture Fields

Thursday, March 25
Program: Raptor ID IV & V
Field Trip: Laguna Atascosa NWR, Boca Chica and the Laguna Madre

Friday, March 26
Program: Eagles Quest
Field trip: Valley Agriculture Fields

Locations and site visits may vary depending on weather and rarities. Transportation to and from Quinta Mazatlan, hotel accomodations and evening meals are the responsibility of each participant. For lodging and restaurant information, visit www.mcallencvb.com

Register online at www.mcallenchamber.com
Phone: 956-682-2871 Fax: (956) 631-8571
Email: mmunoz@mcallencvb.com