This cache is named in honor of the majestic owl. With specially-adapted feathers, most owls fly silently. When you add in binocular vision and the ability to turn their heads up to 270-degrees to search, is it any wonder that an owl’s target stands little chance of escape? Of the 19-species of owls found in the United States and Canada, five of them have been spotted at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center: the great horned owl, barn owl, eastern screech owl, barred owl, and long-eared owl. If you do spot an owl, be courteous and give it some space. Many species of owls are shrinking, and you don’t want to accidentally run them out of their habitats.
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is located just 15-minutes south of downtown San Antonio. Mitchell Lake is an important stop along the Central Flyway, a migratory bird route that stretches from the Arctic to South America. Although it once served as a sewage disposal site, this natural lake was designated as a Wildlife Refuge in 1973. Hundreds of species of birds visit the lake and the grounds of the Center every year. But Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is not just for the birds! With over 7-miles of hiking trails, more than 1,200 acres of habitat for birding, native plant gardens, guided birding hikes, and programs and activities for the entire family, you, too, can enjoy Mitchell Lake.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 7 am-2 pm. Closed Mondays and most major holidays.
Admission: Adults-$5, Children (6-16)- $3, under 6-free. Memberships available.