Great Texas Birding Classic-RESCHEDULED

Due to unfavorable weather conditions, the 2026 Great Texas Birding Classic scheduled for Saturday, May 2, has been cancelled. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday May 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Bird Blind off the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead on Dr. Ann Snyder Drive.

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The Great Texas Birding Classic is an annual competition held across Texas to determine which team can identify and count the most birds during a specific window of time. This is the biggest birdwatching tournament in the state and this year The Woodlands Township has a registered team!  

The Township team is competing in the ‘Big Sit’ category and will be at The Lookout Bird blind at the George Mitchell Nature Preserve on Saturday, May 2, from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. documenting as many birds as they can see and hear.  

Residents are invited to join the team to help spot and identify birds. New to birding? Our team members will be your guide. Bring a lawn chair and binoculars, or borrow a pair from us, and come birding with The Woodlands Township. All ages are welcome. For more information contact The Woodlands Township Environmental Services at enviro@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov. 

Register today for the Great Texas Birding Classic! 

View the Trail Map to The Lookout. The Lookout Bird Blind at the George Mitchell Nature Preserve is located the end of Dr. Ann Snyder Drive, 77375.

For more information on The Great Texas Birding Classic event, please visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife event webpage. 

Thank you to our event sponsor Visit The Woodlands.