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Bird of the Week: Greater Roadrunner
Greater Roadrunner Geococcyx californianus Compiled by Niyati Acharya Armed with a battery of physiological and behavioral adaptations, the Greater Roadrunner thrives in arid regions, in the Colorado foothills, and among the pines of western Louisiana. An opportunistic predator, it feeds on snakes, lizards, spiders, scorpions, insects, birds, rodents, and
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Remembering Lew Adams
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Lew Adams, a supporter of Travis Audubon and devoted conservationist in Central Texas. Lew’s parents, Marjorie and Red Adams, were early members of Travis Audubon and some of Austin’s earliest conservationists. Lew carried his parents’ passion for the environment
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Bird of the Week: Chestnut-sided Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler Setophaga pensylvanica Content and photos by James Giroux As mentioned in previous Bird of the Week articles, I live in Southwest Austin on a greenbelt, and I get a pretty good sampling of migrants in my yard during this time of year. My yardlist boasts over
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Volunteer Spotlight: Maura Powers
If you’ve noticed a Travis Audubon Lights Out Texas yard sign around Austin, there’s a good chance Maura Powers had something to do with it. A current Travis Audubon board member and chair of the Advocacy Committee, Maura is a strong, behind-the-scenes force working to make Austin safer for birds—especially
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