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Winter Festivals Feature Wildlife
Eagle Fest • Jan. 19, Emory
Rains County is the “eagle capital” of Texas. See these majestic birds up close in captivity or in the wild on bus or barge tours. emorytx.com
Winter Outdoor Wildlife Expo (WOWE) • Jan. 22-26, South Padre Island Birding Center
Daily topics include plants and pollinators, fishing, birds and nature. spibirding.com
Laredo Birding Fest • Feb. 6-9, Laredo
Choose from 13 full-day birding trips or enjoy local activities like speakers and an art contest. laredobirdingfestival.org
Austin Cave Festival • Feb. 23, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Explore caves (a virtual one, too) and the creatures that live there. wildflower.org
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Whooping Crane Fest • Feb. 21-24, Port Aransas
Celebrate the birds’ annual return to their winter habitat with bus/boat tours, workshops and more. whoopingcranefestival.org
