Audubon Texas

09/01/2026

Ever wonder where "your" birds go when they leave Texas? Discover how Audubon and Conserva Aves are protecting millions of acres of critical habitat across Latin America and the Caribbean to safeguard the migratory birds we all share. Hear from Sebastian K. Herzog about what hemispheric conservation looks like in action and why international partnerships are essential to protecting birds throughout their annual journey.

Join us for this 'Bird Friendly Texan Webinar'
Wednesday, Sep. 2 at 12pm CT
Register at: https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-tx/event/979127/

09/01/2026

Audubon Texas Announces the 2026 Texas Women in Conservation Honorees!! The Texas Women in Conservation Program celebrates the vital role women play in Texas conservation and environmental stewardship.

The 2026 Texas Women in Conservation Honorees are Pamela Reese, Lydia Saldaña, and Shelly Plante. These remarkable leaders are recognized for their outstanding contributions to protecting Texas’s natural resources and advancing conservation across the state. Learn more about these 3 amazing women at the link in bio...
https://bit.ly/4gLhXPa

Photo: Reddish Egret (adult & chick) - Tim Timmis/Audubon Photography Awards.

08/29/2026

They remember your face. They know your walk. They might even have a nickname for you.

Crows can recognize individual humans for years and hold grudges, or friendships, just as long. Scientists studying corvid behavior are asking a wilder question than "are crows smart?" It's this: do crows actually consider us their friends... or are we just a reliable snack machine with legs?

One woman's backyard crow started showing up daily, greeting her, even leaving her "gifts." She swears he understands her. A leading corvid biologist says it might be the other way around that we're the ones being trained. 👀

Read the full investigation into corvid-human relationships (grudges, gift-giving, and all) at the link in bio – by Audubon Magazine contributor, Elizabeth Preston.

American Crow - Zachary Vaughan/Audubon Photography Awards

08/27/2026

Have you ever seen the neat array of holes left behind by sapsuckers? For Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, these holes provide a 3-for-1 buffet. They’re named for their tendency to lap up the sap that oozes out of these holes, but they’ll also eat plant tissue loosened in the drilling process and the insects that are attracted to the sap.

Sadly, this species is particularly vulnerable to artificial lights at night and window collisions. Help them migrate safely by turning lights out at night from 11 PM - 6 AM.

08/26/2026

Thank you, Dolly. Your songs, philanthropy, and spirit lifted so many. You were a voice for the Smoky Mountains, the environment, wildlife, and people everywhere—not to mention the host of a raptor sanctuary and animal rescue efforts. Though we know we'll be singing your songs forever, you'll still be deeply missed.

08/24/2026

We're celebrating!!!

Don't miss the FLOCK PARTY at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center celebrating 15 years connecting communities to nature, protecting birds, and conserving the habitat for birds and people.

WHEN: September 12, 2026
TIME: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

WHAT TO EXPECT: Music, food, guided hikes, birding, animal programs and more. Free Admission.

Bring the entire family for a fun day out!!

More details to come but you can get more information at:
https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon

08/15/2026

08/10/2026

Meet the Baird's Sparrow, a bird that would rather run than fly.

This little grassland sparrow moves through the grass like a mouse, rarely perching in the open and almost impossible to flush. When predators (or birders) get close, it just... runs.

Warm yellowish-brown with crisp black and chestnut streaks, it spends its days on the ground hunting insects and seeds. It breeds across the northern Great Plains and winters locally in the Southwest, favoring shortgrass prairie and weedy fields during migration. Once one of the most abundant birds of the tallgrass prairie, Baird's Sparrow has paid the price from habitat loss.

Want to see where it goes throughout the year? Check out the Migratory Bird Explorer... link in bio. 🔗



Video: Malcolm Mark Swan/Audubon Photography Awards

08/06/2026

Get ready to learn, connect, and be inspired!

Join Audubon Texas and our partners for two upcoming webinars that explore conservation from the ground beneath our feet to the habitats birds depend on across the Americas.

🐦August 19 - Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Birds

Learn how smart water management during drought can benefit your land, livestock, wildlife, and local communities. Environmental scientist Souta Calling Last will share practical strategies for improving watershed health, conserving wildlife, and stewarding natural resources—making this a must-attend for landowners, ranchers, and anyone interested in resilient landscapes.

🐦September 2 - Bird Friendly Texas: Hemispheric Conservation with Conserva Aves

Ever wonder where "your" birds go when they leave Texas? Discover how Audubon and Conserva Aves are protecting millions of acres of critical habitat across Latin America and the Caribbean to safeguard the migratory birds we all share. Hear from Sebastian K. Herzog about what hemispheric conservation looks like in action and why international partnerships are essential to protecting birds throughout their annual journey.

Whether you're passionate about working lands, migratory birds, or simply want to learn more about conservation in action, these free webinars are for you.

Save your spot today! Registration Links in Bio

08/05/2026

Believe it or not, fall migration is right around the corner. Early migrants (seasoned and first-timers born this year) are starting to make their way south to find better conditions for food and habitat.

Let's start going ! Bird-friendly lighting and window treatments will make all the difference for our feathered friends this fall.

Are you seeing any early migrants? Let us know!