Bruce is an experienced birder and will point out the numerous birds that frequent the area including the extraordinary Roseate Spoonbill, the threatened Reddish Egret, Oystercatchers, Black Skimmers and a host of other birds that inhabit the coastal estuary.

The tour will begin Saturday morning, May 1st, at 8am until noon, where participants will meet at the Kayak Launch4 miles west of Seidler’s Boat Ramp off the Bluewater Hwy near Surfside Texas in Brazoria County. Directions will be included. Kayaks are provided with paddles, lifejackets, and a seat. A whistle will also be included and will be a memento of the trip. We recommend that paddlers bring the following items;

– sunscreen

– wide brimmed hat

– sunglasses

– binoculars

– long sleeved shirt

– water (we provide 1 bottle)

– masks are optional yet encouraged

– mosquito repellent

– booties or hard rubber soled wading shoes

– snacks/sandwiches in a ziplock bag

This is a free event and reservations are made on a first come, first served basis and we have

room for up to 20 paddlers.

Sign up with Eric Boatman / 713-447-5213 who will assist you and give you the opportunity to join the CBF.

This trip will fill up quickly and we recommend that you sign up quickly.

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The Christmas Bay Foundation will meet at 8am on 2/20/2021 at the Brazoria County Parks Seidler Boat Ramp to participate on the TPWD Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Event. We will have several boats and will be supported in this event by the Brazoria County Parks System, Gulf Coast Rescue Squad, Boy Scout Troop #531 & #55, TPWD along with various sponsors and volunteers. We will have a mask requirement and observe Brazoria County Health Department guidelines of 3 people per 18′ boat.

We will also have lunch provided after the event closes at 12 noon. You can sign up for volunteering for the event at:

http://www.christmasbayfoundation.org/

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