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Travis Audubon Welcomes CJ Williams to Staff
Travis Audubon is pleased to announce our new Blair Woods Land Manager, CJ Williams! CJ is a passionate conservationist, specializing in vegetation management and native plant-focused ecological restoration. They are an ISA Certified Arborist and a member of the Capital Area Master Naturalists chapter. They began their natural resources career
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Bird of the Week: Reddish Egret
Reddish Egret Egretta rufescens Content and photos by James Giroux The Reddish Egret is the least common of all the North American Egrets. Plume hunters in the late 1800’s nearly wiped out the species in North America, and 130 years later, it is still recovering. The bird nearly vanished In
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Volunteer Spotlight: John Bloomfield
Volunteer Spotlight: John Bloomfield For nearly three years, John Bloomfield, Travis Audubon President, has helped guide Travis Audubon through a period of extraordinary growth. As he prepares to step down from the presidency, John leaves behind not only a stronger organization, but a lasting legacy of leadership, conservation, and community.
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Bird of the Week: Common Nighthawk
Common Nighthawk Chordeiles minor Compiled by Lisa S. Graham As the light fades in the evening, you may see a long-winged silhouette against the dimming light—looping, gliding, and darting with effortless grace. This is the Common Nighthawk, a master of twilight that turns the evening air into its hunting ground.
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