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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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ALERT: Dog’s Head/Hornsby Bend Area Intensive Development Approved by Austin City Council
Members, we need to pay close attention to what is happening with the Dog’s Head development in East Austin. In May, City Council approved annexation of the roughly 2,600-acre Dog’s Head area along the Colorado River and approved a 45-year development agreement for the site. The agreement opens the door
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July Bird Forecast: Shorebirds
What to watch for in July: Shorebirds 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 In July bird watchers know it is time
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Bird of the Week: Great Horned Owl
Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus Compiled by Yvonne Karnath There is a particular kind of cold January night in Central Texas — clear, dry, the live oaks rustling just a little — when you can walk to the end of your driveway, stand still for a minute, and hear it:
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