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Balcones Big Sit!

  • Sunday, October 12, 2014
  • 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Doeskin Ranch, Balcones Canyonlands NWR

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Last year this event was canceled due to the Refuge being closed for the government shutdown. Join us this year as we sit twice as much to make up for missing our birds last year!  ( :

The Big Sit! is an annual, international birding event hosted by Bird Watcher's Digest and sponsored by Swarovski Optik and Eagle Optics. It is more informally known as a "tailgate party for birders." The object is to see how many species you can count in a 17-foot diameter circle within a 24-hour period. This is usually done while sitting, visiting with fellow birders, eating, drinking, and relaxing!

This will be the fifth year for The Big Sit! circle at the Balcones Canyonlands NWR on the Doeskin Ranch tract. The count will officially start around 6:30 a.m. and will likely end around 5:00 p.m. or so, but feel free to join us at any time during the day. It is a great way to spend the day in a beautiful place with good friends watching the birds. So bring a comfortable chair and join us! The count location is also wheelchair accessible. Reserve your spot by registering online or just show up. If you have questions, contact Shelia Hargis at Shelia.hargis@gmail.com or 512-294-0272.


Visit the Bird big_sit_logo04.gifWatcher’s Digest website to see a video about the event and read more about it.

The Big Sit!-  the most sedentary event in birding. Don’t miss it!

About Us

The Friends of Balcones Canyonlands NWR is a 501(c)(3) organization whose primary purpose is to support the mission of the Refuge in restoring and protecting the habitat. The Friends are committed to building a diverse, vibrant community that appreciates, supports, and connects with nature in a meaningful way.

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Join the Friends in protecting the wildlife and habitat, and supporting the mission of the Refuge. Start by taking a hike or  attending an event, by watching the seasons change through what’s blooming, or by just watching a hawk soar, or even just sitting still and listening to the songbirds sing. You can have a positive impact. Come find your refuge at the Refuge and join the fun!

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