Texas Mid-Coast Birding Festival
Where Coastal Wings Meet Nature’s Wonders
April 9-12, 2026
Port Lavaca, Texas
This unique event offers birding enthusiasts the rare opportunity to explore a variety of exclusive locations that are typically off-limits to the public. Join us for guided tours, expert-led workshops, and a chance to witness the diverse avian species that make this region a birding paradise. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting out, this festival is your gateway to unforgettable birdwatching experiences along the Texas coast.
Registration opens in early January 2026. All tours require registration. With registration you will receive admittance to the Welcome Reception.
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Featured Events
Powderhorn Tour
The Powderhorn Tour is a true adventure for bird enthusiasts, offering an opportunity to explore some of the most diverse and pristine habitats in the region. Powderhorn Ranch, with its 156 recorded bird species, is a birding paradise that combines breathtaking scenery with rich ecological diversity. As participants journey through a mosaic of habitats, including Salt Marsh, Bay, Coastal Prairie, Potholes, and Oak Forest, they are immersed in nature at its most vibrant.
Birdability with Virginia Rose
Virginia Rose will lead an inspiring and informative talk on Birdability, while also serving as a guide, bringing both lived experience and deep passion to her work. Virginia (she/her) became a wheelchair user at age 14 after a horseback riding accident resulted in a spinal cord injury. Seventeen years ago, she discovered birding and, through it, found a profound connection to nature that helped her discover her best self. Since then, she has become a dedicated advocate for accessible birding, leading inclusive outings with Travis Audubon and guiding annually at the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival.
A retired high school English teacher, Virginia is deeply committed to sharing the joy, empowerment, and sense of community she found through birding with others who face mobility challenges. Her work centers on ensuring that nature and birding are welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to all. Through her Birdability-focused talk and guided experiences, Virginia offers both practical insight and heartfelt encouragement, showing how nature can be a place of belonging, healing, and connection for everyone.
Dinner & Guest Speaker
We invite you to an unforgettable evening at the Grand Supper of the Texas Mid-Coast Birding Festival on Saturday, April 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. This year, we are excited to welcome Tiffany Kersten. Tiffany spent 2021 traveling, birding, and gifting personal safety alarms to women birders she met on the trails along the way during her Lower 48 States Big Year. In 2022, she founded Nature Ninja Birding Tours, offering customized private tours in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.
Join us for a remarkable opportunity to connect with fellow birding enthusiasts, savor a delectable meal, and gain insights from one of the foremost voices in the field. Don’t miss this chance to be inspired and celebrate our shared passion for birds and nature.
Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening filled with inspiration and camaraderie at the Grand Supper!
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Registration will open in early January 2026.
