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2024 Baytown 
Birding Challenge

Find any 50 bird species in Baytown to complete the Birding Challenge. Some bird species are common and found in many places, while others are rare and may be limited to a specific habitat or part of Baytown. For your convenience, we’ve also included a list of top birding spots near Baytown to help you get started. Get ready to take on the challenge and explore the incredible variety of birdlife waiting to be discovered!

 

All challenge finishers will earn a 2024 commemorative medallion!

Baytown Birding Challenge 2024: A Full Year of Birdwatching Fun

The 2024 Baytown Birding Challenge runs from January 1 - December 31, 2024 and is open to birders of all skill levels from around the world. Whether you're a seasoned birder or new to the hobby, this year-long challenge offers the perfect opportunity to explore Baytown’s diverse avian life.

Challenge Rules & Steps

  1. Pick Up or Print Your Entry Form 

    • Get your Birding Challenge entry form from the Baytown Tourism Offices at 311 W. Texas Avenue or print a form from this page.

  2. Record Your Bird Sightings

    • For each bird species you find, complete the information on the entry form.

  3. Include Baytown Nature Center Visit Proof

    • At least one of your bird watching locations must be at the Baytown Nature Center (BNC). Participants must submit their BNC entrance receipt or a picture of the receipt with their Birding Challenge entry form. Those who obtain a BNC year pass may submit a photo of their pass in lieu of an entry receipt.

  4. Submit Your Completed Form

    • Send the completed form to the Baytown Tourism Division at (Baytown Information Center, 311 W. Texas Avenue, Baytown, TX  77520) or email your photocopied form to tourism@baytown.org. Completed forms must be postmarked or emailed by January 4, 2025. Forms may also be submitted in person at the Baytown Visitor Information Center reception counter during normal business hours. 

  5. Receive Your Prize

    • All Challenge completers will receive a 2024 Baytown Birding Challenge medallion. 

Photo courtesy of @Grad8tions
Photo courtesy of @Grad8tions

Additional Information

  1. The Birding Challenge is open to all ages and all countries.

  2. Only one entry will be accepted per individual. If a participant finds more than 50 bird species, those species can be documented on additional entry forms, but all forms must be submitted at the same time and clearly marked with the participant's name and information.

  3. Please be thorough in filling out forms and write legibly. Illegible entries will not be counted.

  4. Any information that is filled out on the entry form questionnaire helps in maintaining the Birding Challenge program and future challenges.  Please help us by answering the questionnaire fully.

  5. Most importantly, follow the rules set out in the American Birding Association’s Code of Birding Ethics, which can be found at listing.aba.org/ethics. Destruction of bird/natural habitats or stress to the wildlife in Baytown will result in the disqualification of Birding Challenge forms for the current and all future challenges.

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Explore Baytown's Birding Spots

Discover Baytown's premier birding locations! From the scenic Baytown Nature Center to the vibrant Eddie V. Gray Wetlands, these spots offer diverse bird species and beautiful settings. Start your birding challenge today and enjoy these top birdwatching places!

Top Baytown Birding Locations:

Baytown Nature Center, 6213 Bayway Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
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Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center, 1724 Market St, Baytown, TX 77520
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Jenkins Park, 4334 Crosby Cedar Bayou Rd, Baytown, TX 77521
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Evergreen Park, 1530 Evergreen Rd, Baytown, TX 77523

Other Bird Watching Locations Near Baytown, TX:

Up to 15 bird species out of 50 may be found at the following nearby birding locations:
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Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, 4017 FM 563, Anahuac, TX  77514
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Wallisville Lake Project, 1140 US Army Corps Road, Wallisville, TX  77597

As you participate throughout the year, check out our seasonal birding tips for insights on the best times and places to spot different species in Baytown. Explore Spring Birding, Winter Birding, and Summer Birding Tips to maximize your birding adventure during each season.

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Birding on the Water

April through June, birders can take a boat tour to Bird Island with Terry's Guide Service. Bird Island is an official Migratory Nesting sight and only accessible by boat. The tours are 2 hours long (2 person minimum, 4 person maximum, $50 per person) and circles the whole island for an incredible birding experience. 


To book your birding excursion call 281-389-7090 or visit Terry's Guide Service online at: www.fishingtrinitybay.com

 

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