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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…

The Great Backyard Bird Count 2026 – A Perfect Opportunity for Birds of Texas Members

02/10/2026

Hey, fellow Texas bird enthusiasts! If you’re part of the Birds of Texas community whether you’re snapping photos for the…

My Journey to Becoming an Avid Birder: From Iowa Roots to Texas Birding Adventures

01/30/2026

As a lifelong nature enthusiast and now the proud curator of the Birds of Texas community, I’ve spent countless hours…

Exploring Colleyville Nature Center: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise and Urban Oasis

01/21/2026

As a passionate birder and the curator of BirdsOfTexas.com, I always jump at the chance to explore Texas’s hidden natural…

Best Point-and-Shoot Cameras for Backyard Birders and Newbies in 2026

01/20/2026

For Texas backyard birders and newbies, a point-and-shoot camera is a perfect way to capture cardinals at the feeder or…

Best Binoculars for Birding in Texas for 2026

01/20/2026

Texas birding, from spotting Scissor-tailed Flycatchers in the Hill Country to Roseate Spoonbills on the Gulf Coast, demands the right…