Celebration of Flight

Celebrate the magic of migration during the annual Celebration of Flight Festival at the Corpus Christi HawkWatch at Hazel Bazemore County Park. This is a family-friendly event with free activities in the park that coincide with peak Broad-winged Hawk migration in September. Thanks to our partners at the Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi and the many volunteers who make this festival possible. Vendors and food trucks will be present throughout the festival.

Events That Require Registration

• 9/23 Pre-Festival Raptor ID Class
• 9/24 Pre-Festival Raptor Field Trip: Pollywog Pond & Corpus Christi HawkWatch
• 9/24 South Texas Soar & Pour
• 9/27 The Closing Kettle: Official Celebration of Flight After Party

Download a copy of the schedule here

Sponsored By

Want to receive recognition for your commitment to conservation and raise awareness of your brand? Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available for organizations of all sizes. Contact Kirsten Elliott at kelliott@hawkwatch.org for more info.

Educational Partners

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Looking for Lodging?

You can get a HawkWatcher discount at the Best Western Northwest Corpus Christi Inn & Suites! King rooms are $99/night, or upgrade to a suite with a kitchenette for $114.99 (before taxes and fees)! You must call the local Best Western to receive the discount: (361) 241-6363. The hotel will not honor this rate for online reservations.

Directions to Hazel Bazemore County Park

Take FM624 west from SH77 for about 1 mile. Take a right onto County Road 69 at the stoplight (look for the park sign), which takes you to the park.