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TPWD Bird City Background
Bird City Texas
Bird Watching in Texas Hill Country

American Bird Conservancy 
Cats Indoors Resolution

Interested in learning more about the birds in our neighborhood? Join the Dripping Springs Birding Club via Facebook- A group which shares its experiences in sighting birds and tracking their migratory patterns! The City of Dripping Springs is also launching a new Junior Birding Club for those who are just getting starting in birding! Interested in being a sponsor? Reach out to Maggie Martin at mmartin@cityofdrippingsprings.com. 

BIRD CITY TEXAS APPLICATION

While Dripping Springs has not yet been chosen as a designated Bird City Texas community we are aspiring to get there and will be submitting our application once more for the 2020 deadline in December. This year the Bird City application team consists of a collaborative effort between the following community stakeholders:

• Hope Boatright - Destination Dripping Springs - Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau Staff
• Kelly Schmidt, Maggie Martin, Lisa Sullivan & Craig Rice - City of Dripping Springs Parks & Community Services, Communications & Maintenance Staff
• Paul Fushille - City of Dripping Springs Parks & Recreation Commissioner
• Amanda Peña Bustillos - Wild Birds Unlimited
• Connie Bolz & Anne Forish - Certified Hays County Master Naturalist & Gardener

Bird City Application Program Timeline

December 5, 2020: Application due from all communities. 

December 1, 2021: Annual report due 
Fall 2022: Certified communities from the program's first year qualify for renewal (Bird City Texas is a 3-year certification program)

Top parks for Birding in Dripping Springs!

The City of Dripping Springs is a proud home to some of the more diverse bird communities and bird watching areas. As a community we strive to protect the species we share a home with. Charro Ranch Park is a great location to begin birding as we have designated areas designed with birders in mind as well as protective structures to help out the endangered species in our area! Dripping Springs Ranch Park also has area set aside for birders to enjoy their evenings listening to their soothing songs along with gorgeous trails to get you there. Relax and enjoy!