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The New Year at Chaetura Canyon
By Georgean and Paul Kyle, Sanctuary Stewards January was a month of preparation at Chaetura Canyon: tree-trimming, trail maintenance, nest-box and Chimney Swift tower cleaning, and much more. To hold…
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Annual Meeting: March 15th
The Annual Meeting of Travis Audubon will be held before our scheduled speaker at the general meeting on March 15 at 6:30pm at Hyde Park Christian Church. There will be…
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Birdathon Teams are LIVE!
Birdathon, Travis Audubon’s most engaging and entertaining way to protect Central Texas native birds, is just around the corner! You can check out (and donate to!) the current teams…
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Speak Up for Roy Guerrero Park
By Betsy Pfeil Value and Preserve Our Unique Urban Parkland You may already have heard about a Major League Soccer team’s desire to build a 20,000-seat stadium in Austin….
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Bird of the Week: Crested Caracara
Once known as the “Mexican Eagle,” the Crested Caracara’s large size and heavy bill resemble a hawk’s, and its feeding habits– primarily carrion, along with the odd…
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RARE BIRD ALERT: Elegant Trogon, Long-tailed Duck, and More
At Travis Audubon, we love staying updated on unusual bird sightings in central Texas. Here is a list of recent rare birds, courtesy of Arman Moreno: An ELEGANT TROGON (pictured above)…
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Exciting Changes Under Way at Baker Sanctuary
Baker Sanctuary is now open and visitors will see a few changes over the next several months. The Baker Cabin (pictured above) and stone bunkhouse (pictured below)…
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Bird of the Week: Wood Duck
Boldly patterned and brightly colored, the Wood Duck is a beautiful and distinctive bird, similar in appearance to its Chinese cousin, the Mandarin Duck. Wood Ducks are members of…
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Travis Audubon Welcomes New Staff
This week Travis Audubon welcomes Caley Zuzula to our staff team. Caley graduated from Texas State University with a Master of Science in Population and Conservation Biology, and has…
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Birdathon Team Sign-Ups Are Open
Spring may seem like a distant dream, but our migratory birds are already preparing for their great journey north. Get ready to greet avian arrivals by planning…
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Local Boy Scout Leads Purple Martin Conservation Project
In March of last year, Brian Jessich of Boy Scout Troop 70 in Bee Cave completed his Eagle Project, which consisted of the construction of three purple martin houses…
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Baker Sanctuary is Open!
After a brief winter hiatus, Baker Sanctuary is now open for visitation. Members should check their email for the current gate code. We welcome you to explore the trails and…
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Announcing the 2018 Conservation Award Hero
George Hume Cofer, Jr. is a sixth-generation Austinite and fifth-generation Texas rancher. His love of the great outdoors and conservation of the natural environment come from being blessed by…
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Bird of the Week: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
If you’ve ever come across a tree with a row of holes drilled into its bark, you’ve likely seen the handiwork of a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker: true to its…
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Texas State University hummingbird study measures impact of urbanization
Travis Audubon recently learned of an interesting thesis completed by Texas State University graduate student Caley Zuzula. Caley, who received a master’s degree in Population and Conservation Biology in December, researched the…
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