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Murmurations Blog

  • Barn Restoration Project Amplified in 2020

    on February 28, 2020

    Blair Woods Sanctuary is a unique urban center for habitat restoration and conservation education, and in 2020 Travis Audubon will undertake an essential project to better understand and preserve…

    Murmurations, Sanctuary News

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  • Pollinator Garden Planting at Blair Woods

    on February 24, 2020

    On the morning of February 15th, twenty volunteers convened at Blair Woods to begin the process of planting the long-awaited pollinator garden. With the help of Bright Green Future…

    Murmurations, Sanctuary News

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  • February Bird Forecast

    on February 20, 2020

    By: Kristen Currie What to watch for in February: Eagles and other Raptors In February if you are out where you have a good view of the sky, and…

    Monthly Bird Forecast, Murmurations

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  • Rare Bird Alert: Feb. 11-18

    on February 19, 2020

    This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert.  Last update on 2/18/20.  Send interesting sightings, complete with species name, location, and contact information to Vincent O’Brien at

    Murmurations, Rare Bird Alert

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  • Thank you, 2016 Master Birders!

    on February 19, 2020

    On February 17, we celebrated the all-stars from the Master Birder Class of 2016. To reach permanent Master Birder status, they had to volunteer a minimum of 90 hours…

    Murmurations

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  • Birdathon Photography Contest 2020

    on February 13, 2020

    Do you enjoy birding through a camera lens as much as through binoculars? Show off your birding finesse AND your photography skills while supporting Travis Audubon! Travis Audubon’s Birdathon will…

    Murmurations

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  • Three Cheers for Chaetura Canyon

    on February 12, 2020

    By: Valarie Bristol Georgean and Paul Kyle unveil the new commemorative plaque honoring their dedication to the…

    Murmurations, Sanctuary News

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  • Rare Bird Alert: Feb. 1-10

    on February 11, 2020

    This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert. Last update on 2/10/20. Send interesting sightings, complete with species name, location, and contact information to Vincent O’Brien…

    Murmurations, Rare Bird Alert

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  • Glass-Bottom Boat Birding & More

    on February 5, 2020

    By: Virginia Rose, Travis Audubon Board Member I was one of the fortunate guests at an outing in San Marcos, Texas last December. And, I can’t stop thinking…

    Murmurations

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  • Waterfowl Class Ends Wild Goose Chase with 25 Species

    on January 30, 2020

    The Winter 2020 Waterfowl ID Course led by Laurie Foss and Eric Stager wrapped up last weekend with a trip to Atascosa County. The group observed an incredible 25 species…

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  • January Bird Forecast

    on January 25, 2020

    By Jim Spencer Birds of a Feather Flock Together …

    Monthly Bird Forecast

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  • Cloud Forest magic for TAS travelers to Guatemala

    on January 17, 2020

    By: Nicole Netherton, Executive Director of Travis Audubon Juan Jacinto and Rob Cahill talk about the joys…

    Murmurations

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  • Rare Bird Alert: January 1-15

    on January 16, 2020

    This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert for the weeks of 1/01/2019 through 1/15/2020. To report rare or unusual bird sightings in the Austin area, provide recent sighting updates, or inquire about location…

    Murmurations, Rare Bird Alert

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  • Texas history: A hike in Blair Woods was a model historical expedition

    on January 13, 2020

    By: Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman FORT PRAIRIE — During our day hike, the birders looked up, while the history buffs looked down. That morning, part of our tiny expeditionary…

    Murmurations, Sanctuary News

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  • Rare Bird Alert: Dec. 24 – 31

    on January 3, 2020

    This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert.  Last update on 12/31/2019.  Send interesting sightings, complete with species name, location, and contact information to Vincent O’Brien at vincentobrienbirds@gmail.com LEAST…

    Murmurations, Rare Bird Alert

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