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Texas history: A hike in Blair Woods was a model historical expedition
By: Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman FORT PRAIRIE — During our day hike, the birders looked up, while the history buffs looked down. That morning, part of our tiny expeditionary…
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TBG Partners Beautify Blair Woods
Many thanks to the landscape architecture firm, TBG Partners, for choosing Blair Woods as a recipient of their ‘The Big Give’ volunteer event….
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Volunteers Break a Sweat at Baker
Last weekend sixteen volunteers descended upon Baker Sanctuary to offer their support to the preserve. Over the course of three hours, approximately ten…
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Another Great Mediterranean Feast Takes Flight
By: Sarah Ruiz, Sanctuary Docent On Saturday, September 7th, Travis Audubon’s Chaetura Canyon bird and nature sanctuary welcomed 30 guests to the 12th annual…
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Rusty’s Perch: Bird Blind dedicated at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park
On Sunday morning, June 23, 2019, family and friends of Rusty Osborne gathered near the prairie at Commons Ford Park to officially dedicate “Rusty’s Perch”. The perch…
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Chalupas and Chimney Swifts 2019
By: Georgean and Paul Kyle, Sanctuary Stewards We were nervously watching the weather all week right up to the day before Chalupas and Chimney Swifts – intense thunderstorms were…
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Blair Woods Restoration Day, April 20
By: Michael Jewell, Travis Audubon Master Birder It was a beautiful Saturday morning with many hands helping on multiple projects. I…
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Warblers at Baker… and more!
Second time was indeed the charm on April 20th as 16 Birdathon supporters joined co-leaders Cindy Sperry and Celeste Treadway for a great hike along Harris Creek in the…
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Work Day/Fun Day at Blair Woods
By: Michael Jewell, Travis Audubon Master Birder A great group of volunteers moved a mountain of mulch– okay, a large pile of mulch, up the hill for…
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Chaetura Canyon Featured on Texas Parks & Wildlife TV Series
Chaetura Canyon Sanctuary Stewards Georgean and Paul Kyle were featured this past weekend on the Texas Parks & Wildlife TV Series. See the video below:
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Blair Woods Family Nature Days Back in Session
This past Saturday, March 23rd, families gathered at Blair Woods for the first Family Nature Day of the year. This day’s theme was “Celebrate Urban Birds”– a nod to…
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Fire Break Installation Begins at Baker
Throughout February, Lake Travis Fire & Rescue (LTFR), with assistance from the Texas Conservation Corps, installed the first section of a shaded fuel break between the Sanctuary…
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Baker’s GBBC Draws Birders of all Ages
The fifth annual Great Backyard Bird Count at Baker Sanctuary was a success with over fifty birders of all ages in attendance! While it was a bit chilly and…
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Volunteers Keep Baker Beautiful
Many thanks to the 18 hard-working volunteers who spent their Saturday morning at Baker last weekend! With their help, approximately 12 cubic yards of mulch was spread on hiking trails,…
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Austin Tree Experts Visit Blair Woods
Many thanks to the good folks at Austin Tree Experts who graciously donated their time and expertise at Blair Woods the last several weeks. The crew from Austin Tree Experts…
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