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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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Bird of the Week: Snowy Egret
Photo by Yvonne Karnath Snowy Egret Egretta thula Compiled by Yvonne Karnath If the Tricolored Heron is the dancer of our shorelines, the Snowy Egret…
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Golden-cheeked Warbler Threatened by Updated Interpretation of Endangered Species Act
By Paul DiFiore, Attorney and Travis Audubon Board Member This is an update to a blog post…
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Be a Part of Purple Martin Research
Be a Part of Purple Martin Research By Amber Burnette Since bird conservation is a prime objective for Travis Audubon, we have recently added a research component…
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Bird of the Week: House Finch
House Finch Haemorhous mexicanus Compiled by Niyati Acharya House Finches are small-bodied finches with fairly large beaks and somewhat long, flat heads. The wings are short,…
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Bird of the Week: Purple Martin
Purple Martin Progne subis Compiled by Liam Molina Purple Martins are familiar birds for longtime followers of Travis Audubon due to our yearly Purple Martin Parties….
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Travis Audubon Welcomes New Board President, Shelia Hargis
We are excited to announce our new Board President, Shelia Hargis! Shelia Hargis took her first birding class in the summer of 1996. Fred and…
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Bird of the Week: Barn Swallow
Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica Compiled by Lisa S. Graham Graceful, agile, and endlessly energetic, the Barn Swallow is one of the most familiar birds of open country and rural…
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ALERT: Dog’s Head/Hornsby Bend Area Intensive Development Approved by Austin City Council
UPDATE 7-20-26: Thanks to all our members and supporters who contacted City Council concerning the May 21 ordinance that authorized massive development at Dog’s Head without going…
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July Bird Forecast: Shorebirds
What to watch for in July: Shorebirds Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related…
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Bird of the Week: Great Horned Owl
Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus Compiled by Yvonne Karnath There is a particular kind of cold January night in Central Texas — clear, dry, the live…
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