Sabine Woods Sanctuary Multi-Cache
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This two-stage multicache introduces you to the Texas Ornithological Society's Sabine Woods Sanctuary, site UTC-026 on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail.
The isolated oak motte -- formerly known as Grim's Woods -- serves as a natural magnet for migratory songbirds. If you come in the spring you'll be enchanted by the beautiful trills emanating from the magnificent live oaks. Even during the winter you can expect to find barred owls and red-tailed hawks.
The oaks themselves are a sight to behold; these giants sprang forth from acorns planted by the Brousard family when they migrated west from Louisiana in 1900. You'll find evidence of their homestead's brick foundation piers just beyond the covered pavilion.
The 32-acre plot is criss-crossed with wooden boardwalks and wide grassy trails. If you take the correct path towards the first stage you'll pass within a few feet of two old Coastal Geodetic Survey Witness Marks (AKA benchmarks), circa 1934. A third lies nearby in thick undergrowth. (Benchmarks AV0435, AV0436 and AV0437).
Stage One is housed in a camouflaged pill bottle overlooking one of the ponds. Inside are the coordinates to lead you to the cache container, a one-gallon Rubbermaid stocked with goodies.
Please be respectful of this special place; bushwhacking is not required, and both stages are within a few feet of established trails.
SPECIAL NOTE: You'll see "Private Property" signs at the entrance, but note that they make no mention of "No Trespassing." The sanctuary is indeed open to the general public; the signs are meant to differentiate the area from the adjoing Texas Point/McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge and Sea Rim State Park properties. Entrance is free, but you'll find a donation box at the pavilion if you're so inclined.
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