I just returned from a scouting trip to Big Bend National Park. We are planning an Arbore
tum field trip to Big Bend in August (The official announcement will be made soon). Most folks think August is too hot, but most also forget that a portion of Big Bend is at elevation, and August is the beginning of the rainy season. Dramatic evening thunderstorms over the desert often bring an awakening of life from the desert floor. Also, 11 species of hummingbirds can be found here in August, including the Lucifer Hummingbird - incredibly rare in the U.S. The trip will encompass most natural history topics, including birds, plants, geology, and human history of the area. Exact details will be forthcoming soon!
tum field trip to Big Bend in August (The official announcement will be made soon). Most folks think August is too hot, but most also forget that a portion of Big Bend is at elevation, and August is the beginning of the rainy season. Dramatic evening thunderstorms over the desert often bring an awakening of life from the desert floor. Also, 11 species of hummingbirds can be found here in August, including the Lucifer Hummingbird - incredibly rare in the U.S. The trip will encompass most natural history topics, including birds, plants, geology, and human history of the area. Exact details will be forthcoming soon!
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