Area bird lovers will flock to Bastrop on May 1-2 when the city celebrates its Bird City designation with free activities.
In a nutshell
Bird Lovers Weekend will feature group birdwatching, educational programs, live demonstrations and themed activities, including a bird hat contest, Beer and Bird Songs, and a tour of Bastrop Bird City Junction.
Created by the Bastrop Cultural Arts Commission, Bird City Junction features multiple large sculptures along Chestnut Street, near downtown Bastrop, highlighting some of the birds that fly through the area.
Why it matters
A Texas-certified Bird City, Bastrop is home to 366 bird species, according to Discover Bastrop officials. The city also sits along a migratory route used by millions of birds during their biannual migration.
The designation honors communities that support bird habitat, conservation and education.
What's planned?
Check out the schedule breakdown below and click the map pins to see what's in store for the rain-or-shine event.
Also of note
A separate bird-themed event called Nest Fest will fill downtown Bastrop with bird lovers again May 8 from 5-8 p.m.
The free event will include bird-themed art, handmade goods, live music and local artists as part of the city’s Fridays Art Market Entertainment series.
