Global 'BIG WEEKEND' : May 10-11

A ‘Big Day’ is a birding challenge of strategy and luck to maximize the number of species observed. Even better, make your Big Day a 'Big Weekend' for double the fun .

We have paired up a Big Day in Uvalde with a Big Day at Lost Maples.

Uvalde offers a unique habitat where the Brush Country meets the Hill Country meets the Trans-Pecos. Curved Bill Thrashers, Verdin, Cactus Wren and other desert species not found in the Hill Country. Add Great Kiskadees, Audubon’s Oriole and Green Jays and you know it’s going to be a great day!

It does require knowing where the birds are, the best hot spots to find them and logistics to maximize the days’ efforts. Yes, we can help you there! Alas, there is no fortune, just fame so feel free to make your own rules : i.e. daylight sightings only, birds within in a single county or whatever your heart desires. Find inspiration – and entertainment - in the 2011 Steve Martin movie, The Big Year.

Of course, a Big Weekend can be any 2 days of the week...not just Saturday and Sunday!

CELEBRATE WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY -

with a Global BIG DAY/WEEKEND Lodging and Birding Packages May 9-12, 2025

Open to all skill levels, curate your own birding/lodging package.

For more info contact The Lodges at Lost Maples (830) 966-5178, email lodges@swtexas.net

or Busy Birding (830) 328-2662, Laura@Busy-Birding.com