Join us for the 35th Annual HummerBird Celebration in the coastal Texas towns of Rockport and Fulton, Texas. We hope to have a spectacular fall migration of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, the stars of the show. You may also see Rufous, Black-chinned, and Buff-bellied Hummingbirds.

We offer something special for everyone, from backyard to more experienced birders. Topics and activities are available to meet interests in: birds, butterflies, cranes, hawks and even habitat development in your own backyard. See schedule for pricing, times and locations.

COME EARLY! - Starting Sept. 9th, visit select Hummer Homes. This list of homes can only be obtained at the Rockport-Fulton Chamber Visitor Center upon arrival. Home Owners welcome you from dawn to dusk Thursday through Sunday. Some select Hummer Homes open one week after the event.
The 2023 T-SHIRT ARTIST WINNER, Sue Bonnar will sign T-shirts during the event.

ARANSAS PATHWAYS CENTER AND BRIDGE - Free All day. Interpretative signage maps of the entire venue project. Located just north of Walmart on Business 35 at Tule Creek West.

HUMMER MALL Shop for bird and nature related items including bird feeders and birding supplies, art, jewelry, and more. Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm, 10-3pm on Sunday. Vendors listed in event program. Food available for purchase in High School Common area.

OUTDOOR EXHIBITS 10am—5pm on Friday and Saturday 10-3pm on Sunday. Exhibits displayed along the greenspace in front of the auditorium.

BANDING DEMONSTRATION Master Bander, Kelly Bryan, demonstrates the importance of banding. Free and open to the public.

SELF-GUIDED HUMMER HOMES

BAY EDUCATION CENTER - Free all day. The Bay Education Center will be open from 10am to 4pm Thursday through Saturday with free public programs offered from 10:30-11am.

Thursday - Great Migration Challenge, Friday - Make A Bird Feeder, Saturday - Seed Balls. These programs are on a first come, first serve basis for the first 12 adults or kids.

Email [email protected] to register.

Schedule :

September 14, 2023

ARANSAS PATHWAYS EVENT

Free Event Join the fun as a card playing nature lover at 9:30am, Thursday, Sept. 14th at the Pavilion Center located north of Walmart on Business 35 at Tule Creek West. Prizes and fun for all.

2-HOUR BOAT BIRDING TRIPS with Captain Tommy Moore on The Skimmer. Departs from Fulton Harbor.

SPEAKER PROGRAMS - Beginning at 2:20pm at the Rockport Aquarium Education Center, 706 Navigation Circle. See schedule. Enjoy a special presentation by a local birding panel at 3:40 p.m.

WELCOME RECEPTION - 5 pm – 6 pm - Free Event Enjoy Wine and Cheese along with special announcements and introductions at Rockport Center for the Arts, 204 S. Austin St., Downtown Rockport. Feature artists are Quinn Antonio Bricefio, Jaki Negreros and Debra Chronister.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION & DINNER – 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm – Enjoy a presentation by native South Texan and nationally recognized photographer and videographer, Cissy Beasley.

Her lively presentation “Rockport’s Blessing: The Beauty That Surrounds Us” will showcase the natural world, where order and beauty prevail -vs- the stressful human world. Dinner includes Texas BBQ, Smoked Chicken and all the trimmings plus dessert at Rockport Center for the Arts Conference Center, 106 S. Austin St., Downtown Rockport.

September 15, 2023

BUS BIRDING TRIP TO BARNHART Q5 RANCH. Enjoy a hayride tour of a working ranch in Goliad Co. that embraces ecotourism with birding and more. Bring binoculars, cameras, and field guides. Bus departs 6:30 am from bus stop behind Martha Luigi Auditorium, will return before lunch.

BIRDING LECTURE/ BUS FIELD TRIP 8:30 a.m.. "Learning How To Identify Hummingbirds” is a brief lecture followed by local bus field trip. This program, led by expert birder, Glenn Olsen, is intended for anyone that wants to improve their Hummingbird identification skills. Along with the field trip you will have a solid foundation to begin the ID of hummingbirds in Texas, Meet at Aquarium Education Center, 706 Navigation Circle, Rockport.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION by Keynote speaker, Richard Crossley, A unique opportunity for an intimate setting connecting with Crossley as he presents “Learning to Look". As you shift your focus to look at birds longer,closer, and from a broader perspective than is typical, a new world of discovery opens up. 7 am. Limit 20 attendees. Bus departs 7:00 am from bus stop behind Martha Luigi Auditorium.

PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE BOAT ECO/BIRD TRIP AND SUNSET CRUISE - Private Bird and Eco Nature Boat Trip with Aransas Bay Adventures. This exclusive trip specializes in birding and nature. Bring any equipment you deem necessary. No restrooms on board.

BIRDING TOUR OF TEXAS STATE PARKS IN SOUTH TEXAS – Head to Goose Island State Park historic “CCC” building. Presentation followed by an onsite birding tour led by expert Ben Horstmann. 8:30 to 11:30 am Refreshments provided. Note: Ticket purchase allows park entry.

2-HOUR BOAT BIRDING TRIPS with Captain Tommy Moore on “The Skimmer”. Departs from Fulton Harbor.

HUMMER HOME GUIDED BUS TRIPS Visit 3 homes guided by experienced birders, and see exclusive hummingbird banding by Master Bander, Susan Heath.

SPEAKER PROGRAMS 10:20am - 6pm in Auditorium & High School Commons Library. 5pm Keynote is Sky King Falconry with “Wildlife Revealed” - Birds in flight indoors - in the Auditorium.

BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES - Join expert photographers John Martell, or Debra Strothman. Location: Rockport Center for the Arts, 204 S. Austin Street. Downtown Rockport.

HUMMER MALL INCLUDES FOOD VENDORS - Shop for bird and nature related products. 9am-5pm in High School commons. 

September 16, 2023

BUS BIRDING TRIP TO FENNESSEY RANCH : Enjoy a guided trip on a privately owned 3,361 acre wildlife oasis which hosts numerous birds, plants, amphibians, mammals and more. Bus departs 6:30 am from Bus Stop behind Martha Luigi Auditorium, will return before lunch. Snack provided.

NEW: BUS BIRDING TRIP TO WELDER WILDLIFE REFUGE : Enjoy guided birding on a historic and special conservation ranch for wildlife and research managed by the Welder Wildlife Foundation. See hummingbirds and other birds in a natural ranch setting led by experienced birder. Bus departs at 6:30 a.m. from Bus Stop behind Martha Luigi Auditorium, will return before lunch, Snack provided.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION : by Keynote speaker, Richard Crossley, A unique opportunity for an intimate setting connecting with Crossley as he presents “Learning to Look". As you shift your focus to look at birds longer, closer, and from a broader perspective than is typical, a new world of discovery opens up. 7 am. Limit 20 attendees. Bus departs 7:00 am from bus stop behind Martha Luigi Auditorium

NEW: BIRDING FIELD TRIP-Looking to do a little local Rockport birding? Join Bob Showler, retired Park Ranger, to look for birds at Aransas Pathways sites and other local birding sites. Meet at RCA at 8:30 a.m. and you will travel to sites via bus and return to RCA at 11am.

HUMMER BREAKFAST AT THE HISTORY CENTER : 8 am to 10 am. Join us for the Hummer Breakfast at the History Center for Aransas County. Breakfast, features herbs harvested from the onsite garden of the History. Admire the birds and garden while enjoying a fine breakfast. Be sure to check out the exhibits inside. Come and go style.

2-HOUR BOAT BIRDING TRIPS with Captain Tommy Moore on “The Skimmer”. Departs from Fulton Harbor.

PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE BOAT ECO/BIRD TRIPAND SUNSET CRUISE - Private Bird and Eco Nature Boat Trip with Aransas Bay Adventures. This exclusive trip specializes in birding and nature. Bring any equipment you deem necessary,. No restrooms on board.

HUMMER HOME GUIDED BUS TRIPS –Visit 3 homes guided by experienced birders, and see exclusive hummingbird banding by Master Bander, Susan Heath.

SPEAKER PROGRAMS 10:20am –6pm in Auditorium & High School Commons Library. Keynote speaker is Richard Crossley, award winning author, at 5 pm in the Auditorium.2:20 pm Keynote is Sky King Falconry with “Wildlife Revealed” - Birds in flight indoors - in the Library .

BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES - Join expert photographers John Martell, or Debra Strothman. See schedule for times. Location: Rockport Center for the Arts, 204 S. Austin Street. Downtown Rockport.

HUMMER MALL INCLUDES FOOD VENDORS - Shop for bird and nature related products. 9am-5pm in High School commons.

September 17, 2023

BOAT BIRDING 4-HOUR BRUNCH- ON-THE-BAY TRIP with Captain Tommy Moore on “The Skimmer” offers extensive bay birding. The boat offers inside and outside exposures on two decks and restrooms. Expect to see up to 60 species on his decadent birding tour.

BIRDING TOUR OF TEXAS STATE PARKS IN SOUTH TEXAS – Head to Goose Island State Park historic “CCC” building. Presentation followed by an onsite birding tour led by expert Ben Horstmann. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Refreshments provided. Note: Ticket purchase allows park entry.

PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE BOAT ECO/BIRD TRIP - Private Bird and Eco Nature Boat Trip with Aransas Bay Adventures. This exclusive trip specializes in birding and nature. Bring any equipment you deem necessary,. No restrooms
on board. See schedule.

HUMMER HOME GUIDED BUS TRIPS –Visit 3 homes guided by experienced birders, and see exclusive hummingbird banding by Master Bander, Susan Heath.

SUNDAY SPEAKER PROGRAMS-10:20-2pm in High School Commons Library.

Date : September 14, 2023 - September 16, 2023

Location : Various Location

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