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It’s the middle of summer. Triple digits. The grass is crispy. The cicadas are screaming. And out at Bolivar Flats,…
There’s a moment that never gets old. You’re standing at the edge of a Texas lake — maybe Texoma, maybe…
It was an ordinary afternoon in central Texas when it landed. A Lesser Yellowlegs — slim, elegant, picking its way…
Let me tell you about dusk. The light goes amber. The yard goes quiet. And if you’re patient — if…
Here’s a number that might stop you in your tracks. Ninety-six million Americans watched birds in 2022. That’s 37% of…
My Journey to Becoming an Avid Birder: From Iowa Roots to Texas Birding Adventures
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
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
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
Texas birding, from spotting Scissor-tailed Flycatchers in the Hill Country to Roseate Spoonbills on the Gulf Coast, demands the right…
Discovering the Wonders of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge: A Birder’s Winter Paradise
Hey there, fellow bird enthusiasts! I’m Barry, and I just had an incredible experience this week at Hagerman National Wildlife…