Membership Meeting
Thursday November 20, 2025 6:00 p.m.
Garden Center, Tyrrell Park, Beaumont
Annual Meeting and Elections, and Your Favorite Bird Pictures
Dr. Harlan Stewart has again volunteered to prepare all photos submitted in advance into a Powerpoint presentation. We will need to have the pictures by Monday M\morning November 18. They can be emailed as attachments to hstewartmail@gt.rr.com . We plan to have the doors open no later than 6:00 p.m., and have light refreshments available by about 6:15 p.m.
In 1995 Golden Triangle Audubon Society opened its doors to birders, birdwatchers and anyone interested in the conservation of local, migratory avian species and their habitats. 30 years later our organization continues to welcome people near and far to share the joy of birding in our area. From annual bird counts, to field trips, community engagement, literature publishing through the Brown Pelican and the continuous dedication of nurturing Sabine Woods, our members have demonstrated a love and commitment that surpasses decades of hard work. As a conservation, educational and not-for-profit organization we have conquered many challenges that come with working in a coastal area often impacted by environmental circumstances and constant change. Through years of efforts and continuous presence in our community, Golden Triangle Audubon Society has become a well known and loved organization that many hold dear in their hearts and memories.
On November 20 we invite you, the birders, volunteers, photographers, educators, supporters and valued members to join us on this special Annual meeting that will cover its scheduled program of sharing your photos, updates, elections and a farewell to the 2025 year. In celebration of our 30th Anniversary we will be sharing stories, the history of Golden Triangle Audubon Society and the wonderful members that made 30 years a milestone worthy of celebrating. Whether you are a member of 1 year or 30 you should take pride and celebrate an organization well known for the wonderful friends, volunteers, board members and visitors that share the interest, conservation and advocacy of our feathered friends. Congratulations Golden Triangle Audubon Society and hope your everlasting legacy will continue for years to come!
We will begin at 6:15 p.m. with refreshments and our monthly potluck, followed by our share your photos program a wonderful time to celebrate our favorite subject birds and the people who care for them!
Dania Sanchez
Saturday November 22, 2025
Field Trip to West Jefferson County
In recent years, this has been one of our most successful field trips. However, we are holding our breaths this year, as the area has been inordinately dry recently, and anecdotal report have so far found relatively few birds. However, it is early November before we normally see many of the wintering species.
The area is well known for its birds of prey, which in past years have included Bald and Golden Eagles (the latter a good number of years ago). Crested Caracaras and White-tailed Hawks in addition to the more "expected" Red-tailed Hawks, Northern Harriers, and American Kestrels. Anecdotal reports indicate American Kestrels have arrived in good numbers this year. In some years we have seen White-tailed Kites and Merlins.
Here in Southeast Texas, we have had a series of unusual weather periods over the last couple of years or so with some very wet periods and also droughts, freezes culminating in a quite severe drought that developed in September and October this year. There is more crawfish farming, but crawfish fields tend to attract mostly Great Egrets.
The area is also well known as the wintering ground of what has become a large (about 1,000 strong) flock of Sandhill Cranes and most winters is one of the best places to see the wintering sparrows of several different speciesthe area. Both cranes and sparrows are omnivorous, but depend on seeds and roots in fall and winter.
Depending on whether we experience any heavy rain in the first two or three weeks of November, there may be flooded fields, that attract ducks and geese also.
We recommend those coming by way of IH-10 or FM365 stop at the Stuckey’s at the intersection of IH-10 and FM365 (on the short stretch of two-way service road of IH-10 - north side) to use the facilities and purchase any snacks you need. Reaching toilet facilities during this trip requires a lengthy side trip! Then meet at 8 a.m. at the intersection of FM365 and Johnson Road (on the “north/west” side of Johnson Road at that intersection). From the intersection of Interstate 10 and FM365 in Fannett, proceed along FM365 (towards Nome) for about six miles. Shortly after you emerge out of the woodlands, South China Road goes to the right (east then north) and immediately afterwards, on the left, is Johnson Road. If you approach from the north, Johnson Road is about 7.5 miles south of US 90 on FM365. Contact Field Trip chair Steve Mayes, gtaudubon@aol.com for further information. This will be largely a "car birding" trip, car-pooling desired. There is space to leave cars at the intersection of FM365 and Johnson Road.