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Bird of the Week: Bonaparte’s Gull
Bonaparte’s Gull Chroicocephalus philadelphia Compiled by Niyati Acharya The species is named after Charles Lucien Bonaparte, a French ornithologist and nephew to the former French emperor Napoleon…
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Bird of the Week: Chestnut-collared Longspur
Photo Credit: Chestnut-collared Longspur (Calcarius ornatus) – David M. Bell Chestnut-collared Longspur Calcarius ornatus Compiled by Lindsey Hernandez Sources include: Cornell Lab of Orinthology, USGS, Audubon Society. Each year, the Chestnut-collared Longspur passes through…
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750 New Trees Planted at Blair Woods!
November marked one of the most ambitious planting efforts Blair Woods has seen in years. Thanks to TreeFolks’ Ready, Set, Plant event, a dedicated group of volunteers planted over…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jerry Levenson — A One-Man Army at Blair Woods
Unlike most Travis Audubon volunteers, Jerry Levenson doesn’t focus on spotting birds—he focuses on the land they need to thrive. For nearly two decades, he has helped…
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Remembering Lori Malloy
Travis Audubon is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our former member and dedicated volunteer, Lori Malloy. Lori was a graduate of the…
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Bird of the Week: Pine Siskin
Pine Siskin Spinus pinus Compiled by Lisa S. Graham. The Pine Siskin is a small, lively finch with a streaky appearance and restless nature. Often more…
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Bird of the Week: Cinnamon Teal
Cinnamon Teal Spatula cyanoptera Content and photos by James Giroux One of the many great joys of birding is watching the seasons change, and welcoming the incoming migratory…
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Central Texas Christmas Bird Count
Every year, birders across North America participate in one of the longest-running wildlife surveys: the Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). From December 14,…
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Bird Population Trends at Baker Sanctuary: 2025 Survey Results
Our largest preserve, Baker Sanctuary, is 715 acres of ashe-juniper woodland, prime habitat for the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and many other species. We manage this land, but we also…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Rachel Zierzow
Sharing the Joy of Birds, One Walk at a Time When Rachel Zierzow leads a bird walk, something special happens — new birders find…
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Bird of the Week: Gadwall
Photo Credit: Gadwall – Brima Battle/UFWS Gadwall Anas Strepera Compiled by Niyati Acharya Gadwall is a wigeon-sized duck that nests in freshwater marshes and on lakes and impoundments. Gadwall’s range has…
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Uncertain future for NW District Pond
A community meeting in late October—sponsored by Council Member Mike Siegel along with the Parks and Recreation and Watershed Protection departments—offered support for maintaining the pond at Sheffield Northwest…
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Bird of the Week: Greater White-fronted Goose
Photo Credit: Greater White-fronted Goose (Greenland) Anser albifrons flavirostris – Ryan Schain Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons Compiled by Lindsey Hernandez Each winter, from October through early spring, the Greater White-fronted…
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Bird of the Week: Eastern Meadowlark
Photo Credit: Eastern Meadowlark – Doris Bookens, Macaulay Library. Eastern Meadowlark Sturnella magna Compiled by Lisa S. Graham. The Eastern Meadowlark is a classic songbird of open country—hayfields,…
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Bird of the Week: Pine Warbler
Photo Credit: Pine Warbler — James Giroux Pine Warbler Setophaga pinus Content and photos by James Giroux Believe it or not, cooler days are on the way – along…
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