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Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
10750 Pleasanton Road
San Antonio, TX
Phone: 210-628-1369
Click here to visit
their website. |
Designated as a Wildlife Refuge in 1973 by
the City of San Antonio, Mitchell Lake is located on about 1300 acres.
The Refuge includes several habitat types common to south-central Texas,
but its centerpiece is 600-acre Mitchell Lake itself and the adjacent
wetlands. The site is renowned among birders as one of the top birding
spots in the region-307 species have been recorded there-and it will
likely be designated an Important Bird Area. Access to it has been
limited and controlled until now by the property's owner, the San
Antonio Water System (SAWS), a public utility owned by the City of San
Antonio.
Explore a place where nature is continually renewing itself. Where
birds, insects, and wild plants surprise you with a new spectacle around
every corner. A place where families, school groups and individuals can
reflect and learn about the natural world just minutes from downtown.
Experience the wonders and discover nature through our activities and
programs...
Mitchell Lake serves as home to a wide variety of birds, especially
aquatic species. You can hike to the ponds and reservoirs throughout the
property and view some of the most beautiful flora and fauna in the
area.
Birding Tours
• 2nd Tuesday of each month - 8:00am Morning bird walk with Helen Rejzek.
Tour fee - $5 per person
• 3rd Sunday of each month - 8:00am Morning bird walk with Georgina
Schwartz and Helen Rejzek. Tour fee - $5 per person (For the month of
April the tour is scheduled for the 2nd Sunday, April 10th)
• 4th Saturday of each month - 8:00am Join San Antonio Audubon Society
and Ernie Roney as they observe and record data regarding the local bird
population at Mitchell Lake. Data from these surveys are valuable to
MLAC's wildlife management program. Tour fee - $5 per person
• Suggested items to bring: binoculars, hat, appropriate footwear,
drinking water, insect repellant and sunscreen.
• Hiking Trails Birdwatching
• Hiking Trails (Click here to view and print a Trail Map)
• Wildscape Viewing
(You are also encouraged and welcome to bring your own refreshments,
including picnics, but please carry out your trash.)
Sanctuary Guidelines
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is an environmentally sensitive area and
home to many birds and wildlife. Please treat the sanctuary with respect
by adhering to the following rules for your own safety and the safety of
our inhabitants.
1. No pets allowed (This is for the protection of your pets due to the
many native critters around the property.)
2. No firearms or weapons allowed.
3. No fishing, swimming, wading or boating allowed.
4. No alcohol or smoking.
Checklists for Butterflies and Dragonflies at Mitchell Lake. This
checklist is in Microsoft Excel. Once the Excel spreadsheet is open the
names of each species found in the area are printed with their
Scientific and common names. You can click on any of the links to view
photos and descriptions of the species. The checklist also provides keys
recognizing the commonness or rarity of a species. Click here to
download and view the checklist.
Location: 10750 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78221
Center Director: Iliana Peña Click here for Bio
Phone: 210-628-1639
Email: mlac@audubon.org
Hours of Operation: 8 AM - 4 PM Saturdays, or by appointment.
Admission: $2.00 per person entrance fee, children under age 5 are free.
$5 per person for tours and programs.
A variety of Annual Memberships are available. |
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