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Bird of the Week: Forster’s Tern
Forster’s Tern Sterna forsteri Compiled by Liam Molina Supplemental Information by Jane Tillman, Travis Audubon Volunteer Recently featured in our August Bird Forecast, the Forster’s Tern is a migrating bird expected to begin returning to Texas in August. These birds are also the only medium-sized tern species to winter
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Travis Audubon Meets with Travis County Judge Andy Brown to Discuss Bird Conservation at Dog’s Head
Representatives of Travis Audubon had the opportunity yesterday to meet with Travis County Judge Andy Brown to discuss how Travis County can help ensure that the proposed Dog’s Head development becomes a model for environmental stewardship if the County joins the project. Attending on behalf of Travis Audubon were President
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August Bird Forecast
What to watch for in August: Birds Heading South Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at travisaudubon.org or by calling 512-300-BIRD. Follow us at www.facebook.com/travisaudubon Bird watchers have been keeping records
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Bird of the Week: Snowy Egret
Photo by Yvonne Karnath Snowy Egret Egretta thula Compiled by Yvonne Karnath If the Tricolored Heron is the dancer of our shorelines, the Snowy Egret is the sprinter. Spend an hour at Hornsby Bend or along the muddy edge of any pond in Travis County in summer, and sooner or
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