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The BIG Sit

  • Recurrence: Recurring monthly on the 4th Saturday
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What is a ๐๐ˆ๐† ๐’๐ˆ๐“? Itโ€™s a birdwatching circle! The participants see how many birds can be spotted or heard without leaving the circle. Itโ€™s great for beginners because more experienced folks will be around to offer guidance.
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The Bastrop County Audubon Society will provide an experienced birder to lead each circle. This is a come-and-go event so come whenever you like!
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Please bring whatever you need to be comfortable, whether it be a blanket or chair, binoculars or scope, field guide, water, snacks, etc. You also donโ€™t have to bring anything to participate! Your eyes and ears are enough! Many birders stand at the โ€œsitsโ€ and many folks bird by ear and with their naked eyes. There are restrooms in Bob Bryant Park.
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If you love apps, we recommend 2:
1) Merlin Bird ID (by Cornell Lab) for identifying birds and
2) eBird (from Cornell Lab of Ornithology) for submitting your checklists of spotted birds
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Download apps, create an account, and then let the apps use your location to recommend a bird pack to download. Then explore! Just one person from each circle will report our sightings on eBird but itโ€™s great to get familiar with these apps so you can start spotting and reporting when you're out and about!
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We plan on hosting these every 4th Saturday in different parks.
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