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Birdathon Team Sign-Ups Are Open
Spring may seem like a distant dream, but our migratory birds are already preparing for their great journey north. Get ready to greet avian arrivals by planning…
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Local Boy Scout Leads Purple Martin Conservation Project
In March of last year, Brian Jessich of Boy Scout Troop 70 in Bee Cave completed his Eagle Project, which consisted of the construction of three purple martin houses…
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Baker Sanctuary is Open!
After a brief winter hiatus, Baker Sanctuary is now open for visitation. Members should check their email for the current gate code. We welcome you to explore the trails and…
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Announcing the 2018 Conservation Award Hero
George Hume Cofer, Jr. is a sixth-generation Austinite and fifth-generation Texas rancher. His love of the great outdoors and conservation of the natural environment come from being blessed by…
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Bird of the Week: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
If you’ve ever come across a tree with a row of holes drilled into its bark, you’ve likely seen the handiwork of a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker: true to its…
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Texas State University hummingbird study measures impact of urbanization
Travis Audubon recently learned of an interesting thesis completed by Texas State University graduate student Caley Zuzula. Caley, who received a master’s degree in Population and Conservation Biology in December, researched the…
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New ATV Speeds Baker Stewardship
A new ATV is among the many ongoing upgrades supporting conservation efforts at Baker Sanctuary. Managing over 700 acres of wildlife habitat is no small feat. Steward Chris Murray…
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Bird of the Week: Song Sparrow
Found from western Alaska to Florida, the Song Sparrow is among our most common and most familiar sparrows. This “little brown bird” is distinguished from its cousins by thick malar…
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Commons Ford Committee to Launch New Bird Survey
The Travis Audubon Commons Ford Prairie Committee has been busy with many things, some long-standing projects like completing the prairie restoration and some new projects. One of our new…
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Volunteers Prepare Baker Bunkhouse for Renovation
Twenty-two volunteers assisted with the cleaning out of the old stone bunkhouse at Baker Sanctuary in preparation for its upcoming make-over. The volunteers quickly filled a 20 cubic yard dumpster with…
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Bird of the Week: Northern Harrier
A Northern Harrier on the hunt is a beautiful sight: with wings held high, it seems to hover over the grassland, only a few feet above the ground, looking…
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Happy Holidays and a Birdy New Year
Help Travis Audubon soar into 2018. We are over halfway to our Annual Appeal goal of $20,000 by December 31! As countless studies (and your own experiences) show, being in…
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New Kiosk Installed at Baker Sanctuary
Hikers at Baker will notice a new kiosk sign installed at the trail head for the popular Baker Spring trail. One side contains a map and general information regarding…
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Rare Bird Alert: December 18, 2017
This is the Austin Area Rare Bird Alert and has been updated through 12/18/2017. To report rare or unusual bird sightings in the Austin area, provide recent sighting…
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Position Opening: Program Coordinator
Travis Audubon is seeking an energetic and passionate self-starter to join us in pushing the leading edge of environmental conservation. The Program Coordinator will play an essential role in…
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