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Signal Smoke Blog

  • Greg Lasley 2022 Photography Contest Winners Revealed

    on May 31, 2022

    Thank you to everyone who submitted their work this year’s Greg Lasley Photography Contest! We received nearly 150 photos – and our judges Nora Chovanec (Travis Audubon Design Director) and…

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  • Volunteer Spotlight: Noreen Baker

    on May 31, 2022

    By Alexis Puchek A tried-and-true Texan, Noreen Baker was born and raised in rural Texas, just outside of San Antonio. Growing up on about 20 acres…

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  • Remembering Mary Parker

    on May 25, 2022

    By Jorjanna Price Travis Audubon lost one of its longest-serving members with the passing of Mary Parker, 81. A memorial service was held May 21 at St….

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  • Soaring at 70: Reflections by Jennifer & Valarie Bristol

    on May 23, 2022

    In this monthly feature, our members and friends have been invited to reflect on and celebrate Travis Audubon’s…

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  • What We Stand For

    on May 18, 2022

    Advocacy means different things to different people. Talking to a legislator about a bill. Writing a letter supporting or opposing something. Signing a petition. That’s all true, but advocacy is also…

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  • Birdathon 2022 Winners Announced

    on May 17, 2022

    A HUGE thanks to all who participated in and donated to Birdathon this year! You helped us raise over $40,000. This has been our most successful Birdathon to date,…

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  • Austin City Council Passes World Migratory Bird Day Resolution

    on May 11, 2022

    On May 5th, Austin City Council approved the World Migratory Bird Day Resolution drafted by Travis Audubon and introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter. This resolution recognizes World…

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  • May Bird Forecast

    on May 4, 2022

    What to watch for in May:  Songbirds Sporting Yellow Nature is not shy when it comes to painting some birds yellow. Take the Yellow Warbler. The adult birds are satisfyingly…

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  • Soaring at 70: Reflections by Chuck Sexton

    on April 18, 2022

    In this monthly feature, our members and friends have been invited to reflect on and celebrate Travis Audubon’s…

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  • Birding Brawl 2022 Results

    on April 15, 2022

    Thank you to everyone who supported our 2022 Birding Brawl. You helped us raise over $5,600 that will go towards this year’s Birdathon total! Get the full scoop on their…

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  • April Bird Forecast

    on April 7, 2022

    By Kristen Currie Dark Skies for the Birds For millennia, birds have been migrating from their wintering grounds to their breeding grounds each spring. They do this to find…

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  • Meet the 2022 Board Nominees

    on April 5, 2022

    Learn more about the 2022 Board Nominees by reading their bios below! Election will take place at the virtual May Member Meeting– more details for that meeting coming soon. Nitakuwa…

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  • Birdathon Photography Contest Renamed to Honor Greg Lasley

    on March 23, 2022

    Travis Audubon has long held a photography contest as a part of our Birdathon celebration every spring. The winners of this contest capture the magic of birds and also…

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  • 2022 Greg Lasley Photography Contest

    on March 23, 2022

    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 Contest…

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  • Soaring at 70: Reflections by Frances Cerbins

    on March 21, 2022

    In this monthly feature, our members and friends have been invited to reflect on and celebrate Travis…

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