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Bird of the Week: Killdeer
For many landlocked birders, the Killdeer is the only shorebird they are likely to see at home year round. These small, active plovers are built for wading but…
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Claude’s River Survey: December 2, 2017
183-Hornsby, Travis, Texas, US Dec 2, 2017 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Protocol: Traveling 9.0 mile(s) e EPISODE 139: GORGEOUS WINTER DAY This section of river was once agian a treat to visit. …
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Unique opportunity to bird Guatemala
You’ve seen the Golden-cheeked Warbler in Central Texas (if not, be sure to visit Baker Sanctuary this spring!), but have you seen this remarkable…
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New Travel Opportunity with Travis Audubon
Join Travis Audubon on an exceptional and affordable Birding and Wildlife Trip to India in November 2018! In partnership with JB Journeys and Mowgli Expeditions, we invite you to experience the bird…
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Bird of the Week: Northern Mockingbird
Northern Mockingbird The mockingbird is our state bird, and it’s not hard to see why Texans might feel an affinity for this brash, talkative songbird. The Aztecs called…
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Birdsong a Perfect Prescription for Anxiety!
There’s plenty of evidence about the healing power of a walk in the woods! On Saturday, NBC Nightly News featured a story about doctors who prescribed…
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Deer Creek Students Study Ecology at Baker
For the last three years, Baker Sanctuary has partnered with Deer Creek Elementary teachers to augment their 4th grade Ecology unit. Christopher Murray, the Baker Sanctuary steward, collaborated with…
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Groundbreaking at Baker Sanctuary
Travis Audubon board members and Solluna Builders recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at Baker Sanctuary. They celebrated the promise of a bright future for this 715+ acre preserve as new improvements…
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Bird of the Week: Black-capped Vireo
Black-capped Vireo The Black-capped Vireo is one of two endangered species of birds that breed in Central Texas, the other being the Golden-cheeked Warbler. The smallest vireo in…
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Chimney Uncapped at Brooke Elementary
A tower at Brooke Elementary School may soon be home to Chimney Swifts! Last week, Greg Smith of Jamail & Smith Construction with B.J. Electric volunteered their services to…
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Ask-a-Birder: “Friendly” Phoebes
It seems something has gotten into the Phoebes this November. While phoebes are known to be quite tame around humans, Travis Audubon has received multiple reports of especially bold…
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Birding Ragland Ranch with Travis Audubon Society By Romey Swanson
Travis Audubon Society asked if I would guide a special field trip to one of the Hill Country Conservancy’s Conservation Easement properties. I proposed that we visit Ragland Ranch;…
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Travis Audubon Takes a Trip to Malawi
This trip attracted a range of folks: casual, serious listers, a National Audubon Board Member and a Travis Audubon Board Member. ALL have added new birds to their Life…
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Bird of the Week: American Kestrel
American Kestrel Weighing in at about 4 ounces, the American Kestrel is our smallest falcon, as well as our most common. Kestrels’ small size represents a great advantage…
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November Bird Forecast: Birds Hitching Rides on Cold Fronts
Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at travisaudubon.org or by…
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