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  • Bird of the Week: Hermit Thrush

    Hermit Thrush Catharus guttatus Compiled by Liam Molina   The Hermit Thrush is a small, plump bird that is known to make a stop in Texas in non-breeding season and during migration, eventually making their way into forests in the northern United States and Canada. These birds are known to

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  • Coalition for Accountability on the Colorado River Park

    Travis Audubon and partner organizations have asked the Travis County Commissioners Court to act on the Colorado River eco-park Tesla promised as part of its Gigafactory project. With the company’s tax rebate agreement now under review, the coalition is urging the Court to set a completion timeline or take other

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  • Bird of the Week: The Elf Owl

    Elf Owl Micrathene whitneyi Compiled by Niyati Acharya   The Elf Owl is an insectivorous species of the arid habitat.  It breeds in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts, nesting in cavities in saguaro cacti and telephone poles, and up into adjacent canyons with oaks and sycamores.  They can often be

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  • Bird of the Week: Ruby-throated Hummingbird

    Ruby-throated Hummingbird Archilochus colubris Compiled by Liam Molina   Named for its distinct ruby-red throat, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a common sight in woodland and brushy habitats. If you have hummingbird feeders or flowers planted in your backyard, these guys have most likely been frequent visitors. Passing through Texas during

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