Summer Species: Birds
Summer Species
An annual celebration of a native plant or animal found along Buffalo Bayou, Summer Species includes programs such as walks, talks, hands-on crafts, films, and more. This year we’re celebrating the plethora of bird species that call Buffalo Bayou home!
2023 Summer Species: Birds is co-presented with Houston Audubon.
Birding Walks
Discover the diversity of birdlife with a guided walking tour along Buffalo Bayou. Expert guides will help you spot and identify a variety of species and share fascinating insights into their behavior and habitat.
Bird’s Eye View Pontoon Boat Tours
Climb aboard our pontoon boat for a unique and immersive experience observing birds in their natural habitat along Buffalo Bayou.
Visit a mural dedicated to birds along Buffalo Bayou!
Confluence tells the 12-month story of Houston’s migratory birds. The name refers both to the mural’s location at the confluence of Buffalo and White Oak Bayous and the way in which hundreds of species of birds flock to the Houston area in the spring.
Summer Species by the Year
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2023: Birds
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2022: Bees
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2021: Bats
Generous Support for Summer Species provided by
BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP IS FUNDED IN PART BY THE CITY OF HOUSTON THROUGH HOUSTON ARTS ALLIANCE.