By Spencer Poling, Houston Audubon Coastal Conservation Technician It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week! So, I’d like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the important habitat restoration work we do that keeps our bird sanctuaries full of life. But first, what is an invasive species, and why do they matter at our sanctuaries? Invasive […]
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By Colleen McDonough, Houston Audubon Coastal Conservation Technician The day I’m writing this, February 21st, is my last day at Houston Audubon. At the end of 2025, I applied to my dream job, mostly on a whim, and a few months later I was unexpectedly offered the position. I’ll be working with albatrosses, my favorite […]
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Channing Mena is a Houston native with a BS in Marine Biology and a minor in Chemistry from Texas A&M Galveston. Prior to starting at Houston Audubon, she worked at the Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center locally and Artist Boat in Galveston. She is excited to continue to be a part of the Greater Houston […]
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Mary Goodchild is a proud new Houstonian who has spent the last two decades in Los Angeles. As a Louisiana native, finding herself once again surrounded by bayous feels like a homecoming! Her career in nonprofit management is built on a strong foundation in nonprofit accounting and finance, with over 15 years of hands-on experience […]
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It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Peggy Boston earlier this month, a cherished member of our advisory board and a devoted volunteer within the Houston Audubon community. Peggy was introduced to birding in the late 1980s by longtime Houston Audubon volunteer Ellen Red, and she quickly became […]
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Carissa Aguirre is a Houston native, marketer, and professional photographer with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Stephen F. Austin State University. She blends her marketing expertise with a creative eye for visual storytelling and community-centered content. Prior to joining Houston Audubon, Carissa led social media and event efforts for City Orchard Cidery. […]
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What a year it’s been for YPAC’s inaugural Fundraising Committee! Seven brave YPAC members joined the team with a simple vision: raise funds to save birds. Little did we know how much fun, learning, and friendship we’d find along the way.
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Please join us in welcoming our new seasonal coastal conservation technicians, Colleen McDonough, Robert Buckert, and Spencer Poling! Our new techs will work at our coastal sanctuaries through the end of spring, helping with maintenance, habitat restoration, and day-to-day operations. Be sure to introduce yourself and say hello if you see them around our sanctuaries! […]
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By Diego Lopez, Houston Audubon Young Professionals Advisory Council 2025 Community, Celebration, and Conservation were the main themes of Houston Bird Week 2025! During the 7th annual Bird Week, a total of 38 events were held across the Houston region which attracted over 2,000 participants. These events, which included bird walks at the Edith L. […]
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Wyatt Egelhoff, Sanctuary Manager, Houston Audubon We’re excited to introduce everyone to a “new” Piping Plover at Bolivar Flats – “VGV” (short for ”Violet, Dark Green, Violet”)! This female Piping Plover was born in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (Lake Superior), Wisconsin in 2023. She returned to the area in 2024 and this past summer […]
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