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Virginia Rose Interviewed for Bird Calls Radio
Travis Audubon Board Member Virginia Rose was recently interviewed for Bird Calls Radio, a radio show about wild birds and conservation hosted by Mardi Dickinson. Rose discussed Birdability, her…
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Bird of the Week: Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782 and a spiritual symbol for native people for far longer than that. These regal birds…
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Bird of the Week: Green Heron
From a distance, the Green Heron is a dark, stocky bird hunched on slender yellow legs at the water’s edge, often hidden behind a tangle of leaves. Seen up…
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Birding with Children: A Rewarding Change of Pace
By: Lindsey Hernandez, Travis Audubon Volunteer “Do you see it?” I asked my three-year-old son. “Where?” he asked as he turned his head all the directions a stroller would…
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Travis Audubon Remembers Robert Ayres
Robert Moss Ayres, Jr. died peacefully in Austin, Texas on June 19, 2018, surrounded by family and supported by countless friends. Robert (Bob) Moss Ayres, Jr. was born in San…
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Wildlife Rescue
By: Nora Noble-Christoff As the Summer months roll in and the weather warms up, the Austin Wildlife Rescue (AWR) begins to feel the heat as wildlife intake significantly…
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Travis Audubon Remembers Preben Ole Hammer & Alice Scherer Hammer
Preben Ole Hammer of Austin, Texas, was killed with his wife, Alice Scherer Hammer, when the car in which they were passengers was hit by an out of control…
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June Bird Forecast
What to Watch for in June – The Sounds of Summer By: Jim Spencer Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central…
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Visit Chaetura Canyon This Summer
Anyone who has visited Chaetura Canyon will tell you that it is a truly magical place. With over 150 avian species documented within its boundaries, the sanctuary is…
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Birdathon 2018 Results
Birdathon 2018 proved to be a great success! Between ten events and seven teams, participants raised over $29,000 for Travis Audubon to further its mission of inspiring conservation through…
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Young Birders Club Birds Pedernales Falls State Park
By: Michael Jewell, Travis Audubon Volunteer Young Birders Club members Kit, Camp, Jeff, and Charlie met Janel and I at the bird blinds for a little birding on…
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Young Birders Represent Travis Audubon in Great Texas Birding Classic
Please join us in congratulating Travis Audubon’s Lost in Austin Young Birders! On Saturday, April 29, five members of Travis Audubon’s Young Birders Club competed in the 22nd Annual…
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Blair Woods Buzzing with Folks at Bug-themed Nature Day
On May 26, Travis Audubon hosted a bug-themed Family Nature Day at Blair Woods Sanctuary. Over one hundred people attended and participated in insect-themed activities. Representatives from Lost Pines…
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Snapshots from Baker Nature Day 2018
Baker Nature Day on May 12th was a huge success, with over 200 attendees visiting the Jackie Arnold Education center and surrounding area for activities including seedball making, owl…
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Eagle Scouts Install Wooden Benches at Baker
In late April, Boy Scout Chris Zimmerman, with help and support from Troop 202 and his family, spent the day installing two new wooden benches in the upper Baker Spring Trail….
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