Gulls and Terns of the Upper Texas Coast with Bob Friedrichs

6:00-8:00PM Monday, February 23rd, 2026 – Class session #1 (Zoom).

6:00-800PM Wednesday February 25th, 2026 – Class session #2 (Zoom).

8:00AM Saturday February 28th, 2026 – Field Trip

Unfamiliar with Zoom and online workshops? Not to worry! Zoom is quite easy to use on either a computer or smart phone. Our staff is willing and able to answer any questions that you have about this virtual format.

Class Synopsis:

Join former GCBO board president and Texas Master Naturalist Bob Friedrichs for an in-depth look at the fascinating and sometimes frustrating gulls and terns that inhabit our area. This course will have two weekday evening Zoom sessions followed by a full-day field trip to beaches and wetlands to study these birds and put into practice what we learned during the class. Each species account will include:

Identification basics with photo quizzes
Seasonal and aged plumages
Typical vocalizations
Breeding and wintering ranges, and the best local spots
Habitat and diet information
The course fee of $200.00 includes

Both classes and the field trip (car caravan for convenient departures)
Helping save birds, as the fee goes directly to supporting GCBO’s many conservation programs.

You may also like the following events from Gulf Coast Bird Observatory:

• Next Saturday, 20th December, 08:00 am, Bird Banding in Lake Jackson
• Happening on, 7th February, 02:00 pm, Hummingbirds of the Upper Texas Coast with Martin Hagne in Lake Jackson, Texas
• Happening on, 28th March, 05:00 pm, Brew on the Bayou in Lake Jackson

Also check out other Workshops in Islamorada, Virtual events in Islamorada, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Islamorada.