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Swimming for a Sewage Pond Rarity: A Recount by G. Frank Oatman
By G. Frank Oatman, Travis Audubon Board President in the early 60s Let me tell you of the day John and Rose Ann Rowlett and I found and confirmed a…
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September Bird Forecast
What to watch for in September: Migrating Swallows 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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Honoree Spotlight: When Conservation Biology Was New
Dr. Chuck Sexton and Lisa O’Donnell have known each other since the 1980s. They met at Biological Advisory Team meetings during the planning phase of the Balcones…
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Bird of the Week: Blackburnian Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler Setophaga fusca Compiled by Yvonne Karnath Some birds you have to work for in Central Texas. The Blackburnian Warbler is one of them. It…
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Honoree Spotlight: Why Golden-cheeks?
When asked for a list of their favorite bird species, something we request of each Victor Emanuel Conservation Award honoree, Dr. Chuck Sexton and Lisa O’Donnell both placed…
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Discovery of the Travis County Sewage Ponds at Hornsby Bend: A Recount by G. Frank Oatman
By G. Frank Oatman, Travis Audubon Board President in the early 60s I’d like to clarify the beginnings of birding at the Travis County Sewage Ponds at Hornsby’s Bend. I…
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Bird of the Week: Painted Bunting
Painted Bunting Passerina ciris Compiled by Niyati Acharya Female Painted Buntings have a distinctive bright green with a pale eyering. They are songbirds and…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah A. Ruiz
Sarah A. Ruiz is guided by a simple philosophy: “Life is short, and I want to use as much of it as possible to leave…
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Austin’s New Convention Center: Groundbreaking Bird-Friendly and Sustainable Design
Travis Audubon recently met with Katy Zamesnik, Interim Director of the Austin Convention Center (ACCD), and Riley Triggs, Lead Project Manager with the City of Austin’s Capital…
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Bird of the Week: American Oystercatcher
American Oystercatcher Haematopus palliatus Content and photos by James Giroux Most shorebirds are not known for their vibrant colors or contrasting plumage. But the American Oystercatcher is an…
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A Look Into Travis Audubon’s Past with G. Frank Oatman
What do you believe were the greatest accomplishments of the organization in the 50s and 60s? This was a question we fielded to G. Frank…
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Bird of the Week: Nashville Warbler
Nashville Warbler (Leiothlypis ruficapilla) Compiled by Lisa Graham Small but full of personality, the Nashville Warbler brings a burst of color and energy to forests, thickets, and shrubby woodlands across…
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Bird of the Week: Forster’s Tern
Forster’s Tern Sterna forsteri Compiled by Liam Molina Supplemental Information by Jane Tillman, Travis Audubon Volunteer Recently featured in our August Bird Forecast, the Forster’s Tern is…
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Travis Audubon Meets with Travis County Judge Andy Brown to Discuss Bird Conservation at Dog’s Head
Representatives of Travis Audubon had the opportunity yesterday to meet with Travis County Judge Andy Brown to discuss how Travis County can help ensure that the proposed Dog’s Head…
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August Bird Forecast
What to watch for in August: Birds Heading South Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds…
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