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Rare Bird Alert: Feb. 19-29
This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert. Last update on 2/29/20. Send interesting sightings, complete with species name, location, and contact information to Vincent O’Brien at
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March Bird Forecast
By Kristen Currie Golden-cheeked Warbler with Caterpillar Photo Courtesy: Gil…
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Barn Restoration Project Amplified in 2020
Blair Woods Sanctuary is a unique urban center for habitat restoration and conservation education, and in 2020 Travis Audubon will undertake an essential project to better understand and preserve…
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Pollinator Garden Planting at Blair Woods
On the morning of February 15th, twenty volunteers convened at Blair Woods to begin the process of planting the long-awaited pollinator garden. With the help of Bright Green Future…
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February Bird Forecast
By: Kristen Currie What to watch for in February: Eagles and other Raptors In February if you are out where you have a good view of the sky, and…
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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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