We had a fantastic turnout for Saturday’s bird hike on Hancock Hill! 🐦 Led by Dr. Antonio Cantu and Dr. Alejandro Chavez, hikers spotted and learned about desert birds like the Black‑throated Sparrow—an impressively drought‑adapted species that gets most of its water from food. 🌵(Photo credit: Audrey Taulli) The Alpine area is also spring breeding ground for Black‑chinned Hummingbirds, which zipped along the trail with heart rates up to 480 beats per minute! 💨 (Photo credit: Michael Gray)
For our next guided hike, join us on the Saturday before 🌍 Earth Day! Don’t miss this chance to explore, learn, and celebrate the planet that sustains us! 🌄 Visit the @borderlandsresearchinstitute page's link in their bio to sign up today.
📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 9 a.m.
📍 Hancock Hill, Sul Ross State University
🧭 Guide: Dr. Kelbi DeLaune‑Trotter
🌱 Theme: Exploring Desert Resources: An Earth Day Hike
🥾 FREE • 1.8 miles • Registration required