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Discovering the Wonders of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge: A Birder’s Winter Paradise

01/18/2026 |

Hey there, fellow bird enthusiasts! I’m Barry, and I just had an incredible experience this week at Hagerman National Wildlife…

Discover the Magic of the Laredo Birding Festival: Your Intimate Gateway to South Texas Birding

01/07/2026 |

Hey fellow bird enthusiasts! With the 2026 Laredo Birding Festival just around the corner—running from February 4th to 7th in…

Feathered Friends & Fresh Starts: My 2026 Birding Resolutions

01/01/2026 |

Hey bird lovers, nature wanderers, and anyone who’s ever smiled at a cardinal on a snowy branch—2026 is calling, and…

The Christmas Bird Count: Y’all’s Holiday Wingding for Bird Lovin’ and Savin’ ‘Em

12/08/2025 |

Howdy, bird buddies! If you’re like me, trompin’ through Texas brush in search of that perfect sighting, then the Christmas…

Welcome to the New Birds of Texas: A Haven for Bird Lovers

10/02/2025 |

Our Mission: Celebrating Birds and Building a Community At Birds of Texas, we are passionate about fostering a deep appreciation…

100,000 Purple Martins Are Calling Round Rock Home — For Now

07/26/2026

Every evening around 8 PM, something extraordinary happens at a shopping center in Round Rock, Texas. Through middle of August…

July in Texas — The Shorebirds Are Already Coming Back

07/08/2026

It’s the middle of summer. Triple digits. The grass is crispy. The cicadas are screaming. And out at Bolivar Flats,…

The Eagle Has Risen: America’s Greatest Conservation Story Turns 250

07/04/2026

There’s a moment that never gets old. You’re standing at the edge of a Texas lake — maybe Texoma, maybe…

The Roads in the Sky: Understanding North America’s Four Flyways

05/08/2026

It was an ordinary afternoon in central Texas when it landed. A Lesser Yellowlegs — slim, elegant, picking its way…

The Feeder Chronicles: Why Every Seed Is Worth It

04/29/2026

Let me tell you about dusk. The light goes amber. The yard goes quiet. And if you’re patient — if…