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Tree Regulations and the HOME Initiative
AUSTIN’S TREE CANOPY REGULATIONS Are you interested in the tree aspect of birds’ habitat? If so, there is an unusual opportunity to provide input on new regulations for improving the City of Austin’s tree canopy. You can participate in Tree Regulations and the HOME Initiative Webinar on Tuesday, July 16, 11:30
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Bird of the Week: Black Tern
Black Tern Chlidonias niger Written and compiled by Lindsey Hernandez Painting by John James Audubon, from The Birds of America Photo by Andrej Chudy The Black Tern is one of the smallest terns, 9.1–14.2 in (23–36 cm) long, with a wingspan of 22.4–23.6 in (57–60 cm). They are larger than
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Notes from Chaetura Canyon – June 2024
June brought an end to the mild temperatures, and we climbed over 100 degrees on eleven days. Still, there were a few cloudy and relatively cool days when we were able to continue the trail maintenance. The first order of business was to clear a temporary bypass around a huge,
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Bird-Safe Buildings Gain Momentum
By David Mintz Travis Audubon’s efforts to encourage more bird-safe buildings in Austin have been gaining attention from city officials. On August 6, TAS consultant Heidi Trudell will be making a presentation to the Austin Planning and Zoning Commission on ways the city can adopt policies to prevent birds from
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"Today is only one day in all the days that will ever be. But what will happen in all the other days that ever come can depend on what you do today..." -Ernest Hemingway
