Good morning everyone!
Clyde May has graciously given us permission to conduct a LEAS bird walk this
coming Saturday at Tahoka Lake.
Please arrive by 8:15 am so we can begin the bird walk by 8:30 am. Please don’t
arrive before 8:00 am so as not to disturb Clyde. You are all welcome to leave
the bird walk when you need to.
The weather that morning will be in the low 70s and will reach a high of 96
with winds about 13 MPH. Be sure to bring a hat, sunscreen, good hiking shoes
(there are snakes out there), water and snacks.
The drive down is pretty straight forward as we stay on 87 most of the way
down. It will only take about 30 minutes to get there. The actual turn-off for
the Lake is not as easy to see, so follow the directions below carefully.
If you are familiar with Tahoka Lake and would consider leading a group on
Saturday (depending upon attendance), please reach out.
This is a special and unique location. Hope to see you there.
Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at the
number below.
Glenda Kelly, President
Llano Estacado Audubon Society
432.349.8288
Tahoka Lake Directions
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1. From Lubbock: Take IH 27 South; it turns into SH 87. Continue south into
Lynn County; you will pass "Poka Lambro" on the right, and once you pass that,
look for signs for FM 211 (to WIlson).
2. You will need to get in the left lane, and take FM 211 east towards Wilson.
This left turn is directly east of a Zimmatic-pivot-sprinkler place.
3. Stay on FM 211 through Wilson, until you hit a flashing red light at FM 400.
4. Take a right on FM 400; pass the LoneStar Coop Gin.
5. Continue south FM for ~3.1 miles. Be alert for a large black mailbox marked
883 FM 400 (ON YOUR LEFT) ---> *BEFORE* the mailbox you will turn left, and
cross over an old railroad track. There will be a sign that says "Tahoka Lake
Pasture".
6. Continue on the pavement; cross the first cattle guard. Continue on the
gravel road. Cross the second cattle guard. Continue on the gravel road until
you see a fork in the road.
7. Take the left fork (toward the actual lake of Tahoka Lake); continue down
the hill.
8. The green-metal building will be the rendezvous place.