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Bird of the Week: American Barn Owl
American Barn Owl Tyto furcata Compiled by Lisa S. Graham. Few birds capture the mystery of the night quite like the American Barn Owl. Ghostly pale and almost silent in flight, this nocturnal hunter drifts over grasslands, pastures, marshes, and agricultural fields under the cover of darkness. With its
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Bird of the Week: Least Bittern
Least Bittern Botaurus exilis Content and photos by James Giroux Although fairly common, the Least Bittern is not always easy to find. Like its cousin, the American Bittern, the Least is well camouflaged, and usually remains motionless when being watched. This can make it very difficult to spot among
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Warblers to get new neighbor?
Erect a 10,000-seat outdoor amphitheater in the vicinity of breeding Golden-Cheeked Warblers and what could possibly go wrong? This potential scenario has Travis Audubon members fearing the worst as a developer moves forward with plans for a 71-acre commercial development near the Barton Creek Habitat Preserve in west Austin. The
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October Bird Forecast
What to watch for in October: Charming, Loquacious Wrens 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 Wrens are small to mid-sized songbirds
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