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Bird of the Week: Black Skimmer
Black Skimmer Rynchops niger Content and photos by James Giroux – except where indicated There are many ways that birds obtain food, but the beak always plays an important role. With the exception of raptors, who grab prey with their talons, the beak is the primary tool for acquiring food.
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Travis Audubon Welcomes Lisa Ramie as our Development Manager
Travis Audubon is excited to announce that Lisa Ramie will joining us as our new Development Manager. Lisa has loved animals for as long as she can remember. As a child, she ran a snail hospital in her backyard, using bandages to patch snails’ broken shells. More recently, she has
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Travis Audubon Remembers Victor Emanuel
We are deeply saddened to hear of Victor Emanuel’s recent passing. Victor was a Texas native who spent decades studying birds and sharing his knowledge with others. Victor was a pioneer in ecotourism by leading trips to birding destinations domestically and internationally. Operating out of South Austin, Victor Emanuel Nature
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Revitalizing Texas Prairies: A Decade of Grassland Restoration at Commons Ford Ranch
In the December issue of Ecological Restoration, Amy L. Concilio and her colleagues published a study on the successful restoration of native prairies at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park, just outside of Austin, Texas. The case study provides a example of how urban parks can play a critical role in
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