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The Wing Spectacle
Featured photo: Red-shouldered Hawk spreads its wings to dry, after rains Photos and content by Jaya Ramanathan – July 2024 Birds distinguish themselves by their ability to fly. They have inspired…
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Litigation Over Central Texas’ Favorite Songbird Set for Oral Argument
Hearing scheduled on Aug. 14, 9:00am, at the Federal Courthouse in Austin For a bird that weighs less than an ounce and has no conception of the American legal system,…
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Bird of the Week: Swainson’s Thrush
Swainson’s thrush Catharus ustulatus Content and photos by Eliana Patt On a wet May morning, a flutelike song bubbles up from the underbrush. The bird it belongs to hops into the light,…
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July Monthly Bird Forecast
Compiled by Jane Tillman for KXAN Feature Photo ofMale Northern Cardinal COURTESY: James Giroux It would be fun if we had…
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Travis Audubon Remembers Mickey Burleson, 2017 Conservation Award Hero
Throughout her life, Mickey was a dedicated advocate for the recovery of Texas’s native Blackland Prairies and the conservation of wildlife. Alongside her late husband, she earned recognition as…
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Travis Audubon’s Purple Martin Committee
By Shelia Hargis Featured Photo: A nesting Purple Martin wearing his new federal band. Photo credit: Amber Burnette Everyone is familiar with Travis Audubon’s Purple Martin Parties, right? Our involvement at…
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Bird of the Week: Canyon Wren
Canyon Wren Catherpes mexicanus Content and photos by James Giroux There are few sounds that can warm a birder’s heart like the call of a Canyon Wren. Perfectly crafted for its habitat,…
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Fall Semester Class List Now Open
We’re excited to announce something new at Travis Audubon: our complete Fall Semester class list is now available! And to help you choose the right classes, we’re introducing a…
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Volunteer Spotlight: MaryG Zell
By Marissa Pensirikul MaryG Zell had been a casual birder for decades. She joined Travis Audubon on her first bird walk in July of 2021. Since…
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Bird of the Week: Blue Jay
By Abby West Photo by Jim Ridley Blue jays are unmistakable with their highly saturated plumage and loud, harsh calls. They are ubiquitous throughout Central Texas and the Eastern United…
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Birdability: the beauty of new community!
This morning, instead of hitting the trails in the sweltering heat, seven birders gathered at the Galaxy Cafe for breakfast and camaraderie. For over two hours, we shared stories, laughed,…
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Tree Regulations and the HOME Initiative
AUSTIN’S TREE CANOPY REGULATIONS Are you interested in the tree aspect of birds’ habitat? If so, there is an unusual opportunity to provide input on new regulations for improving the…
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Bird of the Week: Black Tern
Black Tern Chlidonias niger Written and compiled by Lindsey Hernandez Painting by John James Audubon, from The Birds of America Photo by Andrej Chudy The Black Tern is one of the smallest terns, 9.1–14.2…
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Notes from Chaetura Canyon – June 2024
June brought an end to the mild temperatures, and we climbed over 100 degrees on eleven days. Still, there were a few cloudy and relatively cool days when we…
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Bird-Safe Buildings Gain Momentum
By David Mintz Travis Audubon’s efforts to encourage more bird-safe buildings in Austin have been gaining attention from city officials. On August 6, TAS consultant…
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