Birding

May 2024 Issue

How To Thrive As An SOB (Spouse Of A Birder)

Suggestions for friends and partners of true birders.

By Kim Marvel
April 2024 Issue

100-Mile Laguna Madre Is a Biodiversity Haven on Texas Coast

Remote, shallow and salty Laguna Madre offers good times and conservation opportunities.

By Whitney Bishop
April 2024 Issue

Mustang Island Helps in Recovery of Aplomado Falcons

Coastal park plays a key role in the recovery of birds of prey

Melissa Gaskill Melissa Gaskill
January/February 2024 Issue

Whooping Crane Population Staying Above 500

The large birds migrate 2,500 miles from Canada to Texas' Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
January/February 2024 Issue

Try These Phone Apps to Enhance Your Knowledge of Nature

Turn your phone into a botany expert, star chart, bird identifier or nature trail guide.

Story by Ariel Slick
August/September 2023 Issue

Birds Everywhere: Audubon Marks 100 Years of Coastal Bird Conservation in Texas

Conservation group started by protecting nesting islands along coast.

Story by Lisa Gonzalez and Larry McKinney
August/September 2023 Issue

Rarely Seen Cuckoo Spotted in Birding Competition

Birder causes a stir with sighting in Galveston.

Story by Kristen Tibbetts
August/September 2023 Issue

John Kaye Is Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley's Hawk Watcher

Volunteer leads the Hawk Watch community science project at the South Texas state park.

By Jake Herrie
April 2021 Issue

An Eye for the Dragonfly

Move over, birds. Another flying creature is capturing the attention of Texas wildlife watchers.

Story by Russell Roe
April 2020 Issue

Bird Blinds of the State Parks

These structures bring birds up close for visitors of all abilities.

Story by Melissa Gaskill
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