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Murmurations Blog

Category: Murmurations
  • Volunteer Spotlight: Celeste Treadway

    on January 12, 2026

    A Force for Good – Celeste Treadway If you ever need a perfect snapshot of who Celeste Treadway is, picture this: she’s deep in…

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  • Bird of the Week: Eurasian-Collared Dove

    on January 7, 2026

    Eurasian Collared-Dove Streptopelia decaocto Compiled by Lisa S. Graham.    The Eurasian Collared-Dove is a familiar sight in towns, farms,…

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  • January Bird Forecast

    on January 6, 2026

    What to watch for in January: Cheerful Chickadees  Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and…

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  • Inspirations of Birding

    on January 5, 2026

    Couch’s Kingbird in Rock Hollow Park on Global Big Day Inspirations of Birding By Jaya Ramanathan Dec 2025   Every birding experience has inspiring moments…

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  • Bird of the Week: Black-bellied Whistling Duck

    on December 31, 2025

    Black-bellied Whistling Duck Dendrocygna autumnalis Content and photos by James Giroux The Black-bellied Whistling Duck is truly an “odd duck” when compared with other North American ducks. Other…

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  • Bird of the Week: Bonaparte’s Gull

    on December 24, 2025

    Bonaparte’s Gull Chroicocephalus philadelphia Compiled by Niyati Acharya The species is named after Charles Lucien Bonaparte, a French ornithologist and nephew to the former French emperor Napoleon…

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  • Bird of the Week: Chestnut-collared Longspur

    on December 17, 2025

    Photo Credit: Chestnut-collared Longspur (Calcarius ornatus) – David M. Bell Chestnut-collared Longspur Calcarius ornatus Compiled by Lindsey Hernandez Sources include: Cornell Lab of Orinthology, USGS, Audubon Society. Each year, the Chestnut-collared Longspur passes through…

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  • 750 New Trees Planted at Blair Woods!

    on December 16, 2025

    November marked one of the most ambitious planting efforts Blair Woods has seen in years. Thanks to TreeFolks’ Ready, Set, Plant event, a dedicated group of volunteers planted over…

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  • Volunteer Spotlight: Jerry Levenson — A One-Man Army at Blair Woods

    on December 15, 2025

    Unlike most Travis Audubon volunteers, Jerry Levenson doesn’t focus on spotting birds—he focuses on the land they need to thrive. For nearly two decades, he has helped…

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  • Remembering Lori Malloy

    on December 11, 2025

    Travis Audubon is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our former member and dedicated volunteer, Lori Malloy. Lori was a graduate of the…

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  • Bird of the Week: Pine Siskin

    on December 10, 2025

    Pine Siskin Spinus pinus Compiled by Lisa S. Graham.  The Pine Siskin is a small, lively finch with a streaky appearance and restless nature. Often more…

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  • Bird of the Week: Cinnamon Teal

    on December 3, 2025

    Cinnamon Teal Spatula cyanoptera Content and photos by James Giroux One of the many great joys of birding is watching the seasons change, and welcoming the incoming migratory…

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  • Central Texas Christmas Bird Count

    on December 2, 2025

    Every year, birders across North America participate in one of the longest-running wildlife surveys: the Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). From December 14,…

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  • Bird Population Trends at Baker Sanctuary: 2025 Survey Results

    on December 1, 2025

    Our largest preserve, Baker Sanctuary, is 715 acres of ashe-juniper woodland, prime habitat for the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and many other species. We manage this land, but we also…

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  • Volunteer Spotlight – Rachel Zierzow

    on November 26, 2025

    Sharing the Joy of Birds, One Walk at a Time When Rachel Zierzow leads a bird walk, something special happens — new birders find…

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