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Bird of the Week: House Finch
House Finch Haemorhous mexicanus Compiled by Niyati Acharya House Finches are small-bodied finches with fairly large beaks and somewhat long, flat heads. The wings are short, making the tail seem long by comparison. Many finches have distinctly notched tails, but the House Finch has a relatively shallow notch in its
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Bird of the Week: Purple Martin
Purple Martin Progne subis Compiled by Liam Molina Purple Martins are familiar birds for longtime followers of Travis Audubon due to our yearly Purple Martin Parties. Males sport purplish-blue iridescent plumage, earning the “purple” in their name. When out of sight, these birds can be identified easily by their
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Travis Audubon Welcomes New Board President, Shelia Hargis
We are excited to announce our new Board President, Shelia Hargis! Shelia Hargis took her first birding class in the summer of 1996. Fred and Marie Webster taught the class through UT Informal Classes. She was amazed when Fred identified birds he was hearing – who knew someone could do
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Bird of the Week: Barn Swallow
Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica Compiled by Lisa S. Graham Graceful, agile, and endlessly energetic, the Barn Swallow is one of the most familiar birds of open country and rural landscapes. On summer days, these sleek aerial acrobats can be seen skimming low over fields, ponds, and pastures, twisting and
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