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What’s Happening at Blair Woods?
Blair Woods, one of Travis Audubon’s Sanctuaries, is a true diamond in the rough. The ten-acre property on East MLK was gifted to the Society in 1985 by Dr….
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Ask-a-Birder: Hawk ID
Travis Audubon receives many bird questions throughout the year, and occasionally they have some pretty interesting supplementary photos. We received the following questions (and photo) from Crystal: We saw this…
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Rare Bird Alert: Oct. 16 – Nov. 6
This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert. Last update on 11/6/20. Send interesting sightings, complete with species name, location, and contact information to Vincent O’Brien at
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Travis Audubon’s IDEA Statement
At Travis Audubon, our mission is to inspire conservation through birding. The events of the past year have made it clearer than ever that racism, discrimination, and inequality threaten…
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Attract Birds to Your Backyard
By Laura Hopkins, Travis Audubon Master Birder These past few months have forced a lot of us to slow down and spend more time at home. And that…
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Birdathon 2020: The Results Are In!
Thank you to everyone who participated in Birdathon this year! Despite the unusual circumstances, eight teams participated in a safe and socially distanced Birdathon that will go down in…
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Brentwood Chimney Swifts
By Mandy Calkins One July evening at dusk, I took my son out for one of his first birding experiences: watching hundreds of chimney swifts funnel into an…
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Rare Bird Alert: October 2 – 16
This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert. Last update on 10/16/20. Send interesting sightings, complete with species name, location, and contact information to Vincent O’Brien at
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Birdability Weeks Starts October 16th
UPDATE: Some of the virtual events were recorded and can be accessed below. ___________________________________________________________________ Starting October 16th, spend the week celebrating Birdability, Travis…
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Apps to Track Monarchs during the Journey South
By Sahotra Sarkar, Victor Sanchez-Cordero, Ana Bruton Monarch butterflies on their way to Mexico began appearing over the skies of central Texas over a week ago. The swarms…
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2020 Victor Emanuel Conservation Award Celebration Honors Shelia Hargis
By Heather Valey Travis Audubon honored Shelia Hargis at the Eleventh Annual Victor Emanuel Conservation Award Celebration this year. This much loved event is put on annually…
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October Bird Forecast
By Kristen Currie Departures and Arrivals October is a month of lows and highs for a bird watcher. Farewell to the birds moving out, seeking warmer weather and more food further…
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Rare Bird Alert: Sep. 7-30
This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert. Last update on 9/30/20. Send interesting sightings, complete with species name, location, and contact information to Vincent O’Brien at
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Travis County Commissioners Court proclaims October 2020 “Hill Country Night Sky Month”
Deep in the heart of Central Texas, there are still clear starry nights left to be seen and celebrated. On September 29th, 2020, Interim Travis County Judge Biscoe and Precinct…
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Lights Out, Austin!
By Christy Esmahan, TAS Board Member It’s fall! Or, well, it’s September, I should say, even if “fall” remains an elusive concept here in Central Texas. Nonetheless, we…
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