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Bird of the Week: Black Vulture
Black Vulture Coragyps atratus Compiled by Lisa S. Graham Photo credit: Francisco Dubón, Macaulay Library The Black Vulture plays an important role in the ecosystem as a scavenger. When in flight, it’s often…
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Travis Audubon Welcomes Dawson Phillips as our Communications & Marketing Specialist
Travis Audubon is excited to announce that Dawson Phillips will be joining us as our new Communications & Marketing Specialist! As a born-and-raised Austinite, Dawson has a deep appreciation for…
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Bird of the Week: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Polioptila caerulea Content and photos by James Giroux Unless you are a birder, the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher might be one of those birds you never knew existed. This, despite the bird…
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Bird of the Week: Mourning Dove
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) By Niyati Acharya The Mourning dove is the most abundant dove species, the most abundant game bird and one of the most abundant songbirds in southern Oklahoma…
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A Win for Birds and Wildlife: Austin Ends Use of Glue Traps in City Buildings
Our advocacy committee is thrilled to share a positive step forward for birds, bats, and other wildlife in our community: the City of Austin has discontinued the use of…
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Bird-safe building design finds a home at the airport
by Jorjanna Price All Photos credited to ABIA When the City of Austin embarked on an expansion of its airport IT building, adding room to keep up with technology demands wasn’t…
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Bird of the Week: Osprey
Osprey Pandion haliaetus Compiled by Lisa S. Graham The Osprey, often dubbed the “fish hawk,” is a raptor known for its unparalleled fishing prowess. With its striking appearance and ease of adaptability…
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Remembering John Donovan
John Copley Donovan, a long-time member of Travis Audubon, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025. He and his wife Anne have hosted many birding field trips…
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Bird of the Week: Yellow Warbler
Yellow Warbler Sialia sialis Content and photos by James Giroux (Featured photo: Male Yellow Warbler) Believe it or not, fall migration is upon us, and one of the earliest fall songbird migrants to…
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Bird of the Week: Northern Parula
The Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) is a small, short-tailed warbler with a sharply pointed, bicolored bill. Adults are blue-gray above, with a greenish-yellow patch on the back, two white…
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Purple Martin Parties – After the Show
By Kat Ross & Susanne Harm North America’s largest swallows, Purple Martins, are currently putting on a dazzling display every night in Central Texas. Hundreds of thousands swirl over Round…
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Bird of the Week: Great Blue Heron
By Niyati Acharya Great Blue Herons can be found in marshes, swamps, lakeshores, riversides, beaches, and ponds. They forage in upland areas and prairies, especially in winter and have a…
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Bird of the Week: American Kestrel
American Kestrel Falco sparverius Compiled by Lisa Graham The American Kestrel, the smallest falcon in North America, packs a powerful punch despite its petite size. This stunning bird is not likely to…
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Fall 2025 Class List Now Available!
Fall 2025 class schedule Whether you’re just beginning your birding journey or looking to deepen your skills and knowledge, our Fall 2025 class lineup offers something for everyone. From hands-on…
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Bird of the Week: Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Bluebird Sialia sialis Content and photos by James Giroux (Featured photo: Male Eastern Bluebird) There are a few birds that the general public can easily identify, or at least have heard of….
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