Birds

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
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
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
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
Duck taking a step.
January/February 2022 Issue

The Sounds of Texas Native Ducks

Ducks have unique ways of communicating.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
close up on a black and white owl face
March 2020 Issue

Texas' Owls Provide Nocturnal Pest Control

Texas' 17 species of owls provide nocturnal pest control.

Story by Cliff Shackelford
blue scrub jay perched on a tree
May 2019 Issue

What's Smart and Colorful and Resides in West Texas? Scrub Jay

Woodhouse’s scrub-jay is a relative of the more common blue jay.

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.

peregrine falcon flying through blue skies
March 2019 Issue

Peregrine Falcons Are The World’s Fastest Animal

Speedy peregrine falcons can dive-bomb prey in midair.

Story by Kayla Meyertons
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