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Bird of the Week: American Bittern
American Bittern Botaurus lentiginosus Content and photos by James Giroux The American Bittern is one of those birds that usually does not show up early on a birder’s life list. Most often it is not easy to find. Even at a known location. The first one I saw was
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Honoree Spotlight: Community Science Matters
When you picture a biologist, you might imagine someone alone in the wilderness, quietly taking samples during fieldwork. Conservation biologists Dr. Chuck Sexton and Lisa O’Donnell would tell you that is partially true, but there are plenty of moments of camaraderie and community. Maybe even some boisterous conversations over iNaturalist
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Bird of the Week: Baltimore Oriole
Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) Compiled by Lisa S. Graham. In Central Texas, the return of the Baltimore Oriole is one of the surest signs that spring migration is underway. As these travelers move north from their wintering grounds in Mexico, Central America, and northern South America, they pass through
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Swimming for a Sewage Pond Rarity: A Recount by G. Frank Oatman
By G. Frank Oatman, Travis Audubon Board President in the early 60s Let me tell you of the day John and Rose Ann Rowlett and I found and confirmed a very rare Red Phalarope at the Travis County Sewage Ponds – notoriously confirmed by John swimming to capture the bird
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