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  • Bird of the Week: Lark Sparrow

    Lark Sparrow Chondestes grammacus Compiled by Yvonne Karnath There is a moment most springs out at a Hill Country pasture — fence post, mesquite, a thin line of dirt road — when a sparrow drops down out of nowhere and lands in front of you, and you suddenly realize sparrows

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  • Bird of the Week: American White Pelican

    American White Pelican Pelecanus erythrorhynchos Compiled by Niyati Acharya The American White Pelican is a white bird with a yellow-orange bill, pouch, and legs. During the breeding season, this species develops keratin growths on its bills.  These pelicans can be found on bodies of freshwater in the southern parts of

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  • Words from a Conservation Hero’s Daughter

    By Lisa Ramie I sat down with Annie Sexton to chat about her father Dr. Chuck Sexton, one of our 2026 Victor Emanuel Conservation Award honorees. He and Lisa O’Donnell will be celebrated by Annie and many others on October 3, 2026.   So the first question’s very funny for

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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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