Birds

Hummingbird in flight
March 05, 2026

Gulf Waypoints Serve as Crucial Stop for Migrating Birds

Hummingbirds fuel up before making their perilous crossing of the Gulf.

Story by Sarah Delgado
Artist Raylee Schobel pressing inked printing blocks to paper.
March 2026 Issue

Texas Artist Raylee Schobel Creates Beautiful, Colorful Bird Art

Her work is featured on the poster for this year's Great Texas Birding Classic.

Story by Tenley Jackson
Graphic for Ask a Grackle with the question "Has anyone ever painted a grackle?"
March 2026 Issue

Ask a Grackle: Has Anyone Ever Painted You?

I find your yellow eyes and dramatic feathers enchanting.

Story by The Grackle
A cave myotis bat in flight.
January/February 2026 Issue

Mapping the Secret Lives of Texas Birds and Bats

A tracking system called Motus provides a glimpse into the movements of migrating creatures.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
A photo of a Grackle with the title Ask A Grackle and "Do all birds sleep in nests?" on the photo.
November 2025 Issue

Ask a Grackle: Do All Birds Sleep in Nests?

Do all birds sleep in nests? Do they use a duvet?

An armadillo walks along a dappled-sunlit trail
October 02, 2025

Meet the Critters of Texas State Parks

Our public lands are where the wild things are.

Story by Susan Griswold
Elf owl perched in tree at night
August/September 2025 Issue

Studying the High-Elevation Owls of the Davis Mountains

For a wildlife biologist, these special owls open doors of discovery.

Story by Romey Swanson
Two mourning doves flying in bright blue sky
August/September 2025 Issue

Hamilton Puts on a Festival For the Love of Dove

The Hamilton County Dove Festival provides a rollicking kickoff ot bird hunting season.

Story by Eva Frederick
Two women in field in south Texas hunting dove with shotguns and a dog
August/September 2025 Issue

Dawn of the Dove Hunter

A mentored hunt provides the tools for a successful harvest.

Story and photos by Maegan Lanham
An illustration of a girl looking through binoculars surrounded by different types of birds with the text "the birdiest state??" above her head
May 2025 Issue

Is Texas the Birdiest State? It Depends on How You Count the Birds

Texas ruled the roost before California took the lead. Maybe the lists don't tell the whole story...

Story by Romey Swanson
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