Birds

owl in sitting in a hole surrounded by snow.
January/February 2022 Issue

Winter Storm Uri: Snow-Mageddon One Year Later

The storm had significant impacts on wildlife, plants and the state’s natural ecosystems.

Story by Louie Bond
brown with white spots fawn standing on the edge of a grassy field.
April 2019 Issue

Wait Before 'Rescuing' Wildlife

Many "rescues" are unnecessary and can even be detrimental to the animal.

cd case with cover title top ten bird songs in Texas name that tune selected by Cliff Shackleford
August/September 2015 Issue

The Top 10 Bird Songs in Texas

My ears love the sounds of birds; here are some of my favorites.

Story by Cliff Shackelford
scissor tailed flycatcher with peachy sides and flowing tail flying over lavender
May 2015 Issue

The 12 Most Beautiful Birds in Texas

There are plenty of lovely avian contenders for the list.

Story by Cliff Shackelford
Killdeer brown and white with two distinctive black bands across the breast resembling wide necklaces standing in a field of small yellow flowers
August/September 2014 Issue

12 Birds Every Texan Should Know

Here's short starter list for those who long to put a name with a beak.

Story by Cliff Shackelford
Turkeys walking beside a stream with stacked branches behind them.
November 2005 Issue

Know Your Turkey Parts: A Guide

Here's a primer on snoods, dewlaps and other fleshy appendages.

Story by Russell A. Graves
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