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February Bird Forecast
What to watch for in February: Hints of Spring in the Air Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about…
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Bird of the Week: American Crow
American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) Compiled by Niyati Acharya American Crows are large, all-black birds with hoarse, cawing voices. They are common sights in treetops, fields, roadsides,…
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Remembering J. David Bamberger
We are saddened to share that J. David Bamberger, renowned Texas conservationist and longtime Travis Audubon supporter, passed away at the age of 97 on January 17, 2026. J….
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2026 Bird of the Year: The Carolina Wren!
We are excited to officially announce our 2026 Bird of the Year: The Carolina Wren! Why we love this bird: “They are ubiquitous, charming, and so friendly. We enjoy…
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Bird of the Week: Chipping Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow – May Chipping Sparrow Spizella passerina Content and photos by James Giroux It’s sparrow season in Central Texas! And topping the list of one of our most…
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Bird of the Week: Winter Wren
Photo Credit: Brad Imhoff – Macaulay Library Winter Wren Troglodytes hiemalis Compiled by Liam Molina The Winter Wren is a small, round, plump bird most…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Celeste Treadway
A Force for Good – Celeste Treadway If you ever need a perfect snapshot of who Celeste Treadway is, picture this: she’s deep in…
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Bird of the Week: Eurasian-Collared Dove
Eurasian Collared-Dove Streptopelia decaocto Compiled by Lisa S. Graham. The Eurasian Collared-Dove is a familiar sight in towns, farms,…
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January Bird Forecast
What to watch for in January: Cheerful Chickadees 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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Inspirations of Birding
Couch’s Kingbird in Rock Hollow Park on Global Big Day Inspirations of Birding By Jaya Ramanathan Dec 2025 Every birding experience has inspiring moments…
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Bird of the Week: Black-bellied Whistling Duck
Black-bellied Whistling Duck Dendrocygna autumnalis Content and photos by James Giroux The Black-bellied Whistling Duck is truly an “odd duck” when compared with other North American ducks. Other…
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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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