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Travis Audubon Welcomes Mashariki Cannon as its new Executive Director
We are delighted to announce that Travis Audubon has chosen Mashariki Cannon as its new Executive Director. Mashariki will officially join us on…
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Bird of the Week: Whooping Crane
Whooping Crane Grus americana At nearly five feet tall, Whooping Cranes are the tallest birds that can be seen in the wild in North America. Adults of this imposing species have…
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National spotlight on the Golden-cheeked Warbler
By Jorjanna Price Central Texas’ very own Golden-cheeked Warbler has been the face of endangered species in America for the past year. Our native songbird, known for distinctive black-and-gold plumage, was…
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Bird of the Week: Golden-Fronted Woodpecker
By Eliana Patt If you were out south of town in the early morning, and you were to listen closely, you might just be able to hear it. The sound…
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Notes from Chaetura Canyon – February 2024
We managed to squeak through the month without a single freeze. In fact, we had several days in the 80’s with one day reaching 88.5 degrees. The wonderful rains…
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2024 Greg Lasley Photography Contest
Image: Cassin’s Sparrow by Alison Stokes, first place winner in last year’s contest Do you enjoy birding through a camera lens as much as through binoculars? Show off your birding…
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Bird of the Week: Northern Cardinal
By Abby West Northern cardinals are a gateway bird, introducing many of us to the nerdy and fascinating world that is bird watching. That bright red flash has caught many…
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February Bird Forecast
Male American Kestrel shows off its dark facial stripes. Photo by Jeff Osborne What to watch for in February: Small Falcons and the Great Backyard Bird Count By Jane Tillman for…
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Bird of the Week: Golden-Crowned Kinglet
Golden-Crowned Kinglet Regulus satrapa By James Giroux Most Texas birders are familiar with our winter resident, the Ruby-crowned Kinglet. But, there is another Kinglet that winters in Texas that is less-often seen:…
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Bird of the Week: Black-crowned Night Heron
By Lindsey Hernandez Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax Among the many egrets and herons spotted around Lady Bird Lake (or any body of water) this time of year, the squatty Black-crowned Night…
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Rare Delights of Winter
By Jaya Ramanathan Winter brings us cold and dreary days, with a couple of freezes as well. Luckily, migrant birds join all-year residents to double our birding fun.
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Notes from Chaetura Canyon – January 2024
By Georgean and Paul Kyle Sanctuary Stewards Since the late 1980s we have started each month with an avian Point Count: visiting five set points on the property for 10 minutes…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Mary Kay Sexton
By Marissa Pensirikul Background Mary Kay grew up in Texas with a big love for the outdoors and nature. She holds a degree in Aquatic Biology and a Teaching Certificate from…
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Bird of the Week – Bufflehead
A males and two female Buffleheads. Photo by Mick Thompson, downloaded from audubon.netx.net Bufflehead Bucephala albeola By Rajiv Jauhari Among the duck species that spend winters in Central Texas, one of my favorites…
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January Bird Forecast
Pine Warbler. Photo by Bill Sanford By Jane Tillman for KXAN What to watch for in January – Hungry Birds How do birds survive our cold winter nights? They…
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