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National Volunteer Week: Highlighting John LeaRussa
By Schyler Brown, Conservation Specialist I want to thank John LeaRussa, a member of the Edith L. Moore Trail Crew, for his hard work and…
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Beak of the Week – Cerulean Warbler
Cerulean Warbler (Setophaga cerulea) Family: Parulidae By Grace Yaros, Houston Audubon Coastal Conservation Technician Cerulean Warblers are small, dashing warblers. Males are sky-blue above, and…
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Welcome to Caroline Nixson, Houston Audubon’s New Volunteer Coordinator!
Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Caroline Nixson! Caroline is a native Houstonian, coming to Houston Audubon after working in secondary education…
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Beak of the Week – Chestnut-collared Longspur
Chestnut-collared Longspur (Calcarius ornatus) Family: Calcariidae (Longspurs and Snow Buntings) By Rachel Myers, Houston Audubon Coastal Conservation Technician The Chestnut-collared Longspur is a common passerine…
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Beak of the Week – Scarlet Tanager
Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) Family: Cardinalidae By Grace Yaros, Houston Audubon Coastal Conservation Technician With their dazzlingly bright plumage, Scarlet Tanagers are distinctive summertime residents…
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Beak of the Week – White Ibis
White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) Family: Threskiornithidae (Ibises and Spoonbills) By Rachel Myers, Houston Audubon Coastal Conservation Technician The White Ibis is an easy to recognize…
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It’s Beach (nesting bird) Season!
By Rachel Myers, Grace Yaros, Wyatt Egelhoff Spring has sprung on the Upper Texas Coast (UTC), bringing with it the return of our beach-nesting birds!…
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Beak of the Week – Blue-winged Warbler
Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera) Family: Parulidae By Grace Yaros, Houston Audubon Coastal Conservation Technician Blue-winged Warblers are small, dashing warblers; males have brilliant yellow faces…
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