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Tag Archives: bird of the week
  • Bird of the Week: Common Raven

    on October 31, 2018

    The intriguing Common Raven has accompanied people around the Northern Hemisphere for centuries, following their wagons, sleds, sleighs, and hunting parties in hopes of a quick meal. Ravens are…

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  • Bird of the Week: Mississippi Kite

    on September 20, 2018

    The Mississippi Kite is an uncommonly graceful and elegant raptor. Like toy kites, these smoky black and gray birds seem to defy gravity, drifting on air currents…

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  • Bird of the Week: Killdeer

    on August 16, 2018

    For many landlocked birders, the Killdeer is the only shorebird they are likely to see at home. Their name comes from the loud and insistent cry they…

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  • Bird of the Week: American Coot

    on February 14, 2018

    The American Coot is a nearly ubiquitous presence on bodies of water across North America, from prairie potholes to urban ponds. These red-eyed, chicken-sized birds float like…

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  • Bird of the Week: Wood Duck

    on February 2, 2018

    Boldly patterned and brightly colored, the Wood Duck is a beautiful and distinctive bird, similar in appearance to its Chinese cousin, the Mandarin Duck. Wood Ducks are members of…

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  • Northern Mockingbird, Marlin Greene

    Bird of the Week: Northern Mockingbird

    on November 29, 2017

    Northern Mockingbird The mockingbird is our state bird, and it’s not hard to see why Texans might feel an affinity for this brash, talkative songbird. The Aztecs called…

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  • Bird of the Week: Black-capped Vireo

    on November 22, 2017

    Black-capped Vireo The Black-capped Vireo is one of two endangered species of birds that breed in Central Texas, the other being the Golden-cheeked Warbler. The smallest vireo in…

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  • Bird of the Week: American Kestrel

    on November 15, 2017

    American Kestrel Weighing in at about 4 ounces, the American Kestrel is our smallest falcon, as well as our most common. Kestrels’ small size represents a great advantage…

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  • Bird of the Week: Red-eyed Vireo

    on November 1, 2017

    Red-eyed Vireo The strident, tireless song of the Red-eyed Vireo–one listener reported 22,197 songs by a single male in one day!–is a common sound in summer, and a…

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  • Bird of the Week: Snowy Egret

    on October 25, 2017

    Snowy Egret Smaller and more delicate than the Great Egret, to which it bears a passing resemblance, the Snowy Egret is easily distinguished by its black bill and…

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  • Bird of the Week: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

    on October 18, 2017

    Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Scissor-tailed Flycatchers are a common sight in summer–though their beauty, both in flight and at rest, is anything but common. The bird’s long, forking tail–often longer…

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  • Bird of the Week: Painted Bunting

    on October 11, 2017

    Painted Bunting The male Painted Bunting is almost too beautiful to be believed, looking as if he has just flown out of a Matisse painting. His blue head…

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  • Bird of the Week: Summer Tanager

    on October 4, 2017

    Summer Tanager The Summer Tanager is our only completely red bird, making it easy to distinguish. However, it tends to spend most of its time high in the…

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  • Bird of the Week: Red-bellied Woodpecker

    on September 27, 2017

    Red-bellied Woodpecker Red-bellied Woodpeckers are conspicuous residents of any woodland they call home, both visually and vocally. With a crisply striped black back and vibrant red cap, these…

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  • Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Brian Kushner

    Bird of the Week: Ruby-throated Hummingbird

    on September 20, 2017

    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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