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Congratulations to the winners of Birdathon 2025
Last night we wrapped up Birdathon, our 5-week celebration of spring migration in Central Texas, with a Flappy Hour at Austin Beerworks. As Travis Audubon supporters enjoyed drinks and…
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Avian Flu: What You Need to Know
*UPDATE 1/10/25: Given recent developments in TX and out of an abundance of caution, TPWD is recommending that all bird feeders and bird baths be taken down as these allow…
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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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Greg Lasley 2024 Photography Contest Winners Revealed
Thank you to everyone who submitted their work this year’s Greg Lasley Photography Contest! We received over 160 photos – and our judges Nora Chovanec (Travis Audubon Design Director) and…
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Birdathon 2024 Winners
Featured photo by Joyce Bertolacini from the BL Browing Ranch Birdathon Thank you for participating in Birdathon 2024! With your help, we have raised nearly $50,000 to support our programming…
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Meet the 2024 Board Nominees
Learn more about the 2024 Board Nominees by reading their bios below! Election will take place at the May 16 Member Meeting– more details coming soon. In addition to board elections,…
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Travis Audubon Welcomes Mashariki Cannon as its new Executive Director
We are delighted to announce that Travis Audubon has chosen Mashariki Cannon as its new Executive Director. Mashariki will officially join us on…
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Travis Audubon Gives Thanks to Departing Board Members Dennis Palafox and Mark Wilson
The Board of Directors said goodbye this summer to two of our most dedicated board members, Dennis Palafox and Mark Wilson, as they left the board after several years…
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Vote to Grow Texas Parks on November 7
Every year, Texas loses nearly one quarter of a million acres of farms, ranches, and open space to development. To protect habitat crucial for the survival of birds and…
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Ethel Kutac Memorial Bench Installed at Blair Woods
By Jane Tillman Ethel Kutac was a long-time Travis Audubon member who passed away in 2021. She was a regular fixture at Travis Audubon meetings and participated in many field…
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Update on the Texas Centennial Historical Marker at Blair Woods
If you have been to Travis Audubon’s Blair Woods recently, you may have noticed a large stone marker encased in burlap cover near one of the trail segments. What’s…
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Travis Audubon Board Member Nitakuwa Barrett Orsak Recognized as a Net-Zero Hero
Photo credit: Sustainable Austin Blog The City of Austin’s Office of Sustainability recently recognized Travis Audubon Board Member Nitakuwa Barrett Orsak as a Net-Zero Hero. The
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Window Strikes Take a High Toll on Birds
Bird-friendly glass at The Audubon Discovery Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo credit: Luke Franke. Bustling Austin is growing not only out but up, and that poses a…
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In Memoriam: Dr. Peter Beck and Susan Rieff
Travis Audubon lost two incredible friends and members earlier this summer, both after long battles with cancer. We are grateful for the time we had with each of them…
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Audubon Texas Honors Virginia Rose, Birdability Leader
Last month, Audubon Texas announced the 2023 honorees of the Terry Hershey Award, as part of the
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