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Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory

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Open Open 09:00-20:00
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2210 S FM 973, Austin, TX 78725, United StatesMap
Phone: +1 512-972-1960
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  • Bothecat
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    Good birdwatching in Austin

    We live in San Antonio and enjoy Mitchell Lake. Tried Horsby after hearing lots. We did not have the best day when compared to Mitchell. We will try it again another time.

    Reviewed on Feb 24, 2022
  • OutsidePlease
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    Don’t leave your Sibley guide book at home! (Like I did....).

    What a fun morning birding at the Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory! Being from MN, there were water fowl I wasn’t familiar with, and only being a birder 101.1, I wasn’t able to ID them without my guide ...

    Reviewed on Feb 1, 2019
  • cathygotm
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    Great place for birding and hiking

    Was greeted by a helpful security guard, who showed us a map and explained how to get around the publicly accessible areas. Much of the area is a wastewater treatment facility. The drying beds hosted ...

    Reviewed on Nov 6, 2018
  • jayo0556
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    Great Birding Spot

    Even though I was there on a very windy day, the number of birds was impressive. Even as much of a rank amateur that I am at birding, I was able to identify 15 - 20 species. It is easy to access. Then...

    Reviewed on Apr 15, 2018
  • WendyTT_12
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    Surreal

    Water treatment plant on one side, airport and busy highway on the other... Yet still, a great place for wildlife and birds.

    Reviewed on Feb 16, 2018

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