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Historic Project at Wild Basin
Travis Audubon member Allan Seils is capturing history. He has been working on a Capital Area Master Naturalist service project that involves the digitizing of all the flora and…
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Bird of the Week: Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbird The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a beautiful and hyperactive little bird, sometimes mistaken for an insect due to its small size and ability to remain stationary while…
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September Bird Forecast: A River of Birds
Hawks, falcons, kites, shorebirds, hummingbirds, orioles, and warblers are some of the birds flying south in September. Since Texas is on the central flyway we see a remarkable diversity…
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Ask a Birder: How do birds survive hurricanes?
With this year’s active hurricane season, Ask-a-Birder volunteer Dan Smith answers your questions about how birds fare in these severe weather events: Many birds are sensitive to barometric pressure, and…
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Bird of the Week: Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk Red-shouldered Hawks are often heard long before they are seen, their insistent territorial calls echoing through the forests they call home. Smaller than their common cousin,…
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You’ve Made a Difference: 2017 Annual Report
Dear Members and Friends, I am pleased to present Travis Audubon’s most recent Annual Report summarizing the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. The report recounts many significant accomplishments and progress in Education, Conservation, and Advocacy. With your support, we…
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Bird of the Week: Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron Great Blue Herons are the largest herons in North America, and a common sight on streams, lakes, and marshes across the continent. These wading birds,…
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Texas Naturalist’s Notes By Bill Reiner
An iconic sight, during the “dog days” of late summer in central Texas, is a statuesque Great Egret poised motionless at the edge of a stock tank. Flocks of…
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Avian Ink Contest Winners Announced
It was a packed house at Blue Owl Brewery’s tasting room last Friday as we unveiled Golden Cheeked Wild Barrel, an experimental new beer celebrating the Golden-cheeked Warbler. The…
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Rare Bird Alert: Hurricane Harvey Summary
The following is a summary of the coastal species associated with Hurricane Harvey that have been found in Central Texas between 8/25 and 8/29/17. Notable were the incredible number…
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Bird of the Week: Great-tailed Grackle
Great-tailed Grackle Grackles are unquestionably Austin’s most iconic urban birds: love them or hate them, there’s no escaping their brilliant, iridescent plumage or raucous call. Until the 20th…
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Local gallery explores the science of birds through art
Master Birders Amy Rice, Skip Mencio and Beth Arnold enjoyed an evening of swapping bird adventure stories with art patrons while tabling for Travis Audubon at the opening of…
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Bird of the Week: American Crow
American Crow The American Crow has been amazingly successful at adapting to human encroachment of their habitat, even taking advantage of humans to expand its own range. This…
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Apply now for Capital Area Master Naturalist 2018 Class
CAPITAL AREA MASTER NATURALIST 2018 CLASS APPLICATIONS OPEN Want to learn about the natural world surrounding you in Central Texas… all while getting your hands dirty and giving back to…
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Springtime at Baker Sanctuary
Spring feels like a far off dream during these dog days of summer. The birds who headed north March – May are already starting to head back south. Chris Murray…
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