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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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Why We Allow Deer Hunting at Baker
If there is one thing that unites all Travis Audubon members, it is our appreciation for birds. Aside from that, our community holds a variety of beliefs…
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Baker Home to New Chimney Swift Tower
Baker Sanctuary is the proud owner of a new Chimney Swift tower! The tower was donated to TAS by Susan and Tom Mitchell who recently moved and could not take…
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Come Say Hello! Sign-In Box Installed at Blair Woods
If you have visited Blair Woods the past week, you may have noticed a new addition to the trail. At the entrance to the trails, near the sign that…
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Donors Toast to Baker Steward’s Home
On August 19th, Travis Audubon staff, board, and some donors gathered at Baker Sanctuary to celebrate the progress that has been made on the Steward’s Home. This home, built…
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