Hagerman NWR on Lake Texoma - Guided Birding Trip led by TMN Jim Varnum Saturday, January 29 2011, 9:00am - 2:00pm Hagerman NWR on Lake Texoma - Guided Birding Trip led by TMN Jim VarnumSaturday January 29, 2011    9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Leader:  Jim Varnum
Description:  This trip is a birding trip for experienced and novice bird watchers - AND - participants will be sure to see some birds they've not seen before.  We should see 40-50 species including·         Common loon·         Horned grebe·         Ross's goose·         10 different ducks·         Bald eagle·         Long-billed dowitcher and other shorebirds·         American and Sprague's pipits·         Lark bunting·         Many more

Details:  Meet at the Hagerman Visitor Center* at 9:00 am.  Bring binoculars, scopes, bird books, lunch, water, etc.  Hagerman details may be found at http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/hagerman/ 

Directions:  From Dallas, go north on Highway 75 to Sherman FM 1417 exit, then north 13 miles on FM 1417 to refuge sign and left 6 miles to entrance.  From U.S. 82, turn north on Southmayd Road (4 miles east of Sadler and 7.5 miles west of Sherman).   Follow signs to Visitor Center.  Allow 1-1/2 hours from the Metroplex.

*  Note:  Visitor Center is temporarily located in a trailer at the maintenance area near the end of Refuge Road.  Look for a ramp up to the door and several banners on the railing.
Bring binoculars, scopes, bird guides, lunch, water.  Dress for winter outdoors.  RSVP to Jim Varnum at jevarnum@aol.com or 214-543-2055 cell