Birds

whooping crane standing in water with tall grass in the background
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
A mangrove cuckoo perches on a tree
August/September 2023 Issue

Rarely Seen Cuckoo Spotted in Birding Competition

Birder causes a stir with sighting in Galveston.

Story by Kristen Tibbetts
An armadillo walks along a dappled-sunlit trail
May 2023 Issue

Meet the Critters of Texas State Parks

Our public lands are where the wild things are.

Story by Susan Griswold
People and a dog at an overlook to view wild life at Estero Llano Grande State Park
May 2023 Issue

These Are The Best Texas State Parks to View Wildlife

Bring your binoculars to enjoy the creature features at these Texas State Parks.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
Woman looking through binoculars with a blue sky behind them
April 2023 Issue

These Five Tough-to-Find Texas Songbirds Will Be Welcome Additions to Your Bird List

Limited times and habitats add to the challenge of the pursuit.

Story by Jerry Uhlman
Green and tan duck coming in for a landing with a blue sky with a couple of clouds.
December 2022 Issue

Waterfowl Offers Worthy Hunt Pursuits

Welcome to Texas’ ‘Other Game’

Story and photos by Russell A. Graves
Greater roadrunner license plate.
November 2022 Issue

Roadrunner License Plate Debuts

Greater roadrunner license plate will help support and expand wildlife viewing programs.

Story by TPWD Staff
Three hunters walking through a feild at sunrise.
August/September 2022 Issue

Your Preseason Guide to a Memorable Dove Season

Early preparation helps create the perfect experience on opening day and beyond.

Story by Russell A. Graves
Great Horned Owl Closeup
August/September 2022 Issue

Avian Flu Detected In Texas

Owl and eagle are the first verified cases of avian influenza in wild birds in Texas.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
Summer Tanager on a branch
April 2022 Issue

The Summer Tanager is a Cardinal Doppelgänger

Male summer tanagers are strawberry red like male cardinals — but that's where the similarities end.

Story by Cliff Shackelford
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