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Welcome to Schyler Brown, Houston Audubon’s New Conservation Specialist!
We’re excited to introduce the newest addition to our conservation team. Schyler will focus on our community science and monitoring initiatives. He recently completed his…
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Beak of the Week – Northern Parula
Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) Family: Parulidae By Jon Piasecki, Houston Audubon Conservation Technician The Northern Parula is a tiny species of warbler that can be…
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Beak of the Week – Common Tern
Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) Family: Laridae By Carrie Chapin, Houston Audubon Conservation Technician Common Terns are a fairly regular sight along the Upper Texas Coast…
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Beak of the Week – Sandhill Crane
Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) Family: Gruidae By Jon Piasecki, Houston Audubon Conservation Technician Sandhill Cranes are the smaller of the two species of crane native…
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Beak of the Week – Rock Pigeon
Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) Family: Columbidae By Carrie Chapin, Houston Audubon Conservation Technician This week’s Beak of the Week focuses on the Rock Pigeon, a…
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Beak of the Week – Vermilion Flycatcher
Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) Family: Tyrannidae By Jon Piasecki, Houston Audubon Conservation Technician Vermilion Flycatchers are a beautiful species that stand out in their natural…
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Super Bird 57: That’s a Wrap!
Mary Anne Morris, Houston Audubon Education Director As the waning snow moon sank deep on the horizon, the first songs of the cardinal could be…
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Bird-Friendly Backyards: Common Threats & Easy Ways to Help
By Carrie Chapin, Houston Audubon Conservation Technician Despite good intentions, many things placed in backyards can cause harm to birds, resulting in injuries or mortalities.…
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