Great Texas Birding Classic Start Date: Immediately End Date: April 26, 2009 Contact: Shelly Plante 512-389-4500 Great Texas Birding Classic Help conserve avian habitat when you take part in the Thirteenth Annual Great Texas Birding Classic, April 26 through May 3. During this weeklong event, birders from around the globe converge on the Texas coast -- from Louisiana to Mexico -- for fun and friendly team birding. Winners decide which habitat conservation projects to fund. Birders of all skill levels welcome. Deadline to register is March 13. Find details on the Texas Parks and Wildlife website.