We really enjoy the Texas State Parks and and eventually want to visit them all. Recently (12/28/2022) we visited Cleburne State Park for the first time and found it to be a charming place with some nice birds and hiking. When we returned home, I found that what I thought was a Tufted Titmouse was actually a Black-crested Titmouse. When I checked the park’s bird list, the Black-crested Titmouse was not on it, so as far as I know, I am the first person to seed this particular species of bird at the park, so that was pretty cool. I sent them a picture through their Facebook page to let them know they have a new species and they posted the photo.
We went back to the park on January 29, 2022 to do some more birding and just happened to arrive as a Birding 101 program, organized by the park, was gathering. So we joined the group and had a really good time. Here is a picture of the group. I am third from the right and my wife is to my right.
I am looking forward to my next visit to the park, especially when it get warmer and we can take our kayaks! If you are in the area and want a nice place to take a relaxing hike and enjoy nature, I highly recommend stopping by for a visit.
Thanks for reading!
-David