Lorraine Cherry Urban Bird Survey

Next Bird Walks: Thursday, Sep 3; Tuesday, Sep 15

Survey Leaders: Laura and Michael Bradham

Bird walks are held at the Lorraine Cherry Nature Preserve (formerly known as W 11th Street Park). 
Weekly Morning Walks: September - May on Tuesdays. They start at 8 am and are led by Laura Bradham. We take a winter break for Christmas Bird Counts. Our last bird walk in December will be on December 8.
Monthly Evening Walks: September - November and February - May on the first Thursday of the month. They start at 5:30 pm and are led by Laura Bradham and her husband Michael Bradham.

Please note the weather conditions we take seriously: We will not walk in thunder and lightning. We will not walk if it is below freezing. Please do not attempt to join us if roads contain hazardous driving conditions.

The preserve has about 1.75 miles of rustic unpaved trails. No restrooms are available. Meet at the kiosk across from the corner of Pineshade and Shelterwood. Be sure to bring binoculars if you have them and wear comfortable shoes and bug spray if you need it. 

About the Preserve

The Lorraine Cherry Nature Park Preserve is a 20-acre forest inside the loop 610, located at 2400 W 11th Street. It's located in the middle of the Timbergrove Manor neighborhood, fairly close to Memorial Park and the Arboretum. Great Horned Owl sightings are common during the months of September - March. The owls regularly nest in the park and can be observed raising their young. The preserve is Site UTC-093A on The Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail.