Birds

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

2021's Extended Freeze Had Big Impact on Wildlife and Plants

Sea turtles, fish and bats experienced injuries and deaths.

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
A Red-crowned Parrot looking around a tree trunk
December 2015 Issue

The Wild, Red-Crowned Parrots of Texas

The Valley’s red-crowned parrots may be a wild and rare breed – not just escaped pets.

Story by Karl Berg
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

From the mockingbird’s mimicry to the coot’s need for a runway, these birds are Texas classics.

Story by Cliff Shackelford
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