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Bird of the Week: American White Pelican
American White Pelican Pelecanus erythrorhynchos Compiled by Niyati Acharya The American White Pelican is a white bird with a yellow-orange bill, pouch, and legs. During the breeding season,…
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Words from a Conservation Hero’s Daughter
By Lisa Ramie I sat down with Annie Sexton to chat about her father Dr. Chuck Sexton, one of our 2026 Victor Emanuel…
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Bird of the Week: American Bittern
American Bittern Botaurus lentiginosus Content and photos by James Giroux The American Bittern is one of those birds that usually does not show up early on a birder’s…
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Honoree Spotlight: Community Science Matters
When you picture a biologist, you might imagine someone alone in the wilderness, quietly taking samples during fieldwork. Conservation biologists Dr. Chuck Sexton and Lisa O’Donnell would…
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Bird of the Week: Baltimore Oriole
Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) Compiled by Lisa S. Graham. In Central Texas, the return of the Baltimore Oriole is one of the surest signs that spring…
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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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