Address: | 10750 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, TX 78221, USA |
Phone: | +1 210-628-1639 |
Site: | mitchelllake.audubon.org |
Rating: | 4.7 |
Working: | Closed 8AM–4PM 8AM–4PM 8AM–4PM 8AM–4PM 8AM–4PM 8AM–4PM |
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Casey T
This is a must stop for anyone remotely interested in birding & nature. Located in south San Antonio, the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is stewarded by the Texas Audubon Society. The love and caring for this amazing area is readily apparent. Visitors can choose to hike some or all of the seven miles of available trails or take a break and watch birds feeding from the visitor center front porch. The visitors center is housed in a wonderful turn of the century home offering a resource room, small gift shop, drinks and even a few snacks to purchase. Bring a lunch and enjoy a relaxing moment watching the many birds that inhabit this 624-acre site. With a mixture of brushland, grassland, mud flats, shallow ponds, deep ponds, and a deep water lake. Mitchell Lake is positioned on a natural migratory bird route and serves as a resting point for tens of thousands of birds each year. In our travels around this beautiful country weve had the pleasure to visit many water treatment areas. Theyre the perfect places to see local and migrating birds. They’re also the perfect places to hike AND enjoy an areas local flora and fauna. Mitchell Lake Audubon Center stands out as a top must visit destination when visiting San Antonio. Check the local website for current visiting hours and special programs and tours. Currently, there is a entrance fee of $5 for adults and $2 for children.
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Daniel Puckett
This is a fantastic nature preserve for bird and insect enthusiasts! There is a huge biodiversity here with among the nature trails, heavily wooded areas, and the lake. All sorts of beautiful birds can be observed in the area, such as vireos, warblers, sparrows, flycatchers, titmice, gulls, herons, ducks, kestrels, and many more!
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Jewel Terrell
Lovely just lovely. A nature lovers dream. To thinks its right here off 410. I heard about this place when visiting the Botanical Gardens. Just lovely. Great for a hike with family.
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Judy Trevino
I love this place! Great family atmosphere - friendly and knowledgable guides! Great for hiking, meditating, and appreciating nature! Cant wait to go back!!!!❤
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Christie smith
5 stars. All staff very enthusiastic. Great class on snakes and snake safety. Looking forward to my next visit in the near future!
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Sara Grass
Such a cool experience! Its beautiful! My boys 4 & 5 enjoyed the kids birding tour.
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Cheryl Lorraine Mora
Nice place to walk in a nature area. No restaurant there, a few small snacks.
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Caryl Cook
Tons of wildlife but drive around if not able to walk great distance
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Eleazar Paredes
This a neat place to spend time outdoor with the family.
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David Sweidel
I have always gone out and had a great experience.
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Jennifer Bazan
Such beautiful photo sites. Peaceful and scenic
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Firmin Hickey
The best place for birding in the region.
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Madhu Shesharam
Decent birding place, friendly staff!
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Justin Limberty
Conservation how it should be done.
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Marissa Garza
Beautiful All Staff is Awesome
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Jose Puente
Lots of fun for all
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Anselmo Gonzales
Very nice/Speedy
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Maxmiliano Rodrguez
Super nice