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Rare Bird Alert: Feb. 11-18
This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert. Last update on 2/18/20. Send interesting sightings, complete with species name, location, and contact information to Vincent O’Brien at
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Thank you, 2016 Master Birders!
On February 17, we celebrated the all-stars from the Master Birder Class of 2016. To reach permanent Master Birder status, they had to volunteer a minimum of 90 hours…
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Birdathon Photography Contest 2020
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 will…
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Three Cheers for Chaetura Canyon
By: Valarie Bristol Georgean and Paul Kyle unveil the new commemorative plaque honoring their dedication to the…
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Rare Bird Alert: Feb. 1-10
This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert. Last update on 2/10/20. Send interesting sightings, complete with species name, location, and contact information to Vincent O’Brien…
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Glass-Bottom Boat Birding & More
By: Virginia Rose, Travis Audubon Board Member I was one of the fortunate guests at an outing in San Marcos, Texas last December. And, I can’t stop thinking…
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Waterfowl Class Ends Wild Goose Chase with 25 Species
The Winter 2020 Waterfowl ID Course led by Laurie Foss and Eric Stager wrapped up last weekend with a trip to Atascosa County. The group observed an incredible 25 species…
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Cloud Forest magic for TAS travelers to Guatemala
By: Nicole Netherton, Executive Director of Travis Audubon Juan Jacinto and Rob Cahill talk about the joys…
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Rare Bird Alert: January 1-15
This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert for the weeks of 1/01/2019 through 1/15/2020. To report rare or unusual bird sightings in the Austin area, provide recent sighting updates, or inquire about location…
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Texas history: A hike in Blair Woods was a model historical expedition
By: Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman FORT PRAIRIE — During our day hike, the birders looked up, while the history buffs looked down. That morning, part of our tiny expeditionary…
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Rare Bird Alert: Dec. 24 – 31
This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert. Last update on 12/31/2019. Send interesting sightings, complete with species name, location, and contact information to Vincent O’Brien at vincentobrienbirds@gmail.com LEAST…
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Rare Bird Alert: December 12-19
This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert. Last update on 12/19/2019. Send interesting sightings, complete with species name, location, and contact information to Vincent O’Brien at
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Bird at Caddo Lake State Park this Spring!
If you’ve always wanted to go birding at Caddo Lake, but haven’t gotten around to it, a great opportunity is coming up soon. RESERVE YOUR CABIN NOW for…
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December Bird Forecast
By: Jim Spencer If December weather is anything like November’s we are in for a roller coaster ride of temperatures and winds. One thing we can count on…
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Undertakers Wear Black
By: Jim Pauff, Travis Audubon Master Birder In Asia and Africa vultures are in decline, because the drug Diclofenac, given to cattle, is lethal to vultures eating dead…
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