Travis Audubon Society
3710 Cedar Street
Box 5
Austin, Texas 78705
512.300.BIRD (2473)
info@travisaudubon.org
3710 Cedar Street
Box 5
Austin, Texas 78705
512.300.BIRD (2473)
info@travisaudubon.org
There is nothing in which the birds differ more from
man than the way in which they can build and yet
leave a landscape as it was before - Robert Lynd
TEAM IBA MAKES 2008 THE YEAR FOR IMPORTANT
BIRD AREAS IN TEXAS!
As birders and conservationists, we know Texas has an
abundance of areas that are important to birds. Wouldn’t
it be wonderful if others knew how special these areas are
and appreciated them too? One way to bring attention to
these areas is to have them designated as Important Bird
Areas (IBAs). The IBA program is a program of BirdLife
International, and Audubon coordinates the program in
the United States. Having our important bird areas
recognized as IBAs provides an opportunity to educate
others about the areas’ importance to birds and other
wildlife and provides extra leverage to protect the areas
from destruction.
In the past, Audubon Texas had an IBA Coordinator
tasked with the Texas IBA project. His efforts led to a
number of identified IBAs along the Texas coast, but many
critical sites throughout the interior of Texas remain to be
nominated. After a 2-year period with no IBA coordinator,
Dr. Andrew Kasner was hired as Director of Bird
Conservation for Audubon Texas, and one of his many
responsibilities is the Texas IBA program, with the goal of
identifying all Texas IBAs in 2008. So, we’re making
progress, but even with the help of an intern, staff time is
limited and the process is very slow due to the magnitude
of the IBA project. In fact, Texas should have more
continental and globally important bird areas than any
other state. The Texas IBA program can only reach its full
potential with the help of chapter members and bird
conservationists across the state.
So, to create a more powerful and exciting future for
Important Bird Areas in Texas, a team, composed of
birders and conservationists from all over Texas, is
forming. Team IBA’s goal is to make 2008 the year that
important bird areas in Texas get the recognition they
deserve! Team members will be a part of a community
that is contributing to the conservation of birds in Texas
and will work with interested persons and organizations to
assist them with the IBA nominating process. For areas in
which no person or organization is identified to complete
the IBA nominating process, team members will complete
the process which includes gathering bird data,
completing the application, and engaging local
organizations in adopting the sites.
Team members are needed from all areas of Texas. A
variety of skills and knowledge is needed. Bird surveying
experience, knowledge of birds and their distribution,
computer skills, and media experience are a few of the
needed skills and knowledge.
If you are someone who gets excited about:
surveying birds at cool locales,
meeting and building relationships with new birders and
conservationists,
connecting others with birds and nature,
and making a difference,
You are the special person we are looking for to join our
team! Contact Shelia Hargis at SHELIA, or (512) 294-
0272, to explore your unique contribution to this project.
Have 2008 be the year that you put your passion for birds
and conservation in action. Thank you for making a
difference for our birds!
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Our Nature Book Club meets on the fourth Thursday
every other month at 7 p.m. at BookPeople. See Nature Book
Club for the book we will read this month.
Upcoming Field Trips (go to Field Trips page for details):
MAY:
Led by Laurie Foss and Shelia Hargis
Found an injured bird? Please contact our friends at Austin
Wildlife Rescue at 512.472.WILD. They are the experts in our
area on injured birds and other wildlife.
man than the way in which they can build and yet
leave a landscape as it was before - Robert Lynd
TEAM IBA MAKES 2008 THE YEAR FOR IMPORTANT
BIRD AREAS IN TEXAS!
As birders and conservationists, we know Texas has an
abundance of areas that are important to birds. Wouldn’t
it be wonderful if others knew how special these areas are
and appreciated them too? One way to bring attention to
these areas is to have them designated as Important Bird
Areas (IBAs). The IBA program is a program of BirdLife
International, and Audubon coordinates the program in
the United States. Having our important bird areas
recognized as IBAs provides an opportunity to educate
others about the areas’ importance to birds and other
wildlife and provides extra leverage to protect the areas
from destruction.
In the past, Audubon Texas had an IBA Coordinator
tasked with the Texas IBA project. His efforts led to a
number of identified IBAs along the Texas coast, but many
critical sites throughout the interior of Texas remain to be
nominated. After a 2-year period with no IBA coordinator,
Dr. Andrew Kasner was hired as Director of Bird
Conservation for Audubon Texas, and one of his many
responsibilities is the Texas IBA program, with the goal of
identifying all Texas IBAs in 2008. So, we’re making
progress, but even with the help of an intern, staff time is
limited and the process is very slow due to the magnitude
of the IBA project. In fact, Texas should have more
continental and globally important bird areas than any
other state. The Texas IBA program can only reach its full
potential with the help of chapter members and bird
conservationists across the state.
So, to create a more powerful and exciting future for
Important Bird Areas in Texas, a team, composed of
birders and conservationists from all over Texas, is
forming. Team IBA’s goal is to make 2008 the year that
important bird areas in Texas get the recognition they
deserve! Team members will be a part of a community
that is contributing to the conservation of birds in Texas
and will work with interested persons and organizations to
assist them with the IBA nominating process. For areas in
which no person or organization is identified to complete
the IBA nominating process, team members will complete
the process which includes gathering bird data,
completing the application, and engaging local
organizations in adopting the sites.
Team members are needed from all areas of Texas. A
variety of skills and knowledge is needed. Bird surveying
experience, knowledge of birds and their distribution,
computer skills, and media experience are a few of the
needed skills and knowledge.
If you are someone who gets excited about:
surveying birds at cool locales,
meeting and building relationships with new birders and
conservationists,
connecting others with birds and nature,
and making a difference,
You are the special person we are looking for to join our
team! Contact Shelia Hargis at SHELIA, or (512) 294-
0272, to explore your unique contribution to this project.
Have 2008 be the year that you put your passion for birds
and conservation in action. Thank you for making a
difference for our birds!
------------------
Our Nature Book Club meets on the fourth Thursday
every other month at 7 p.m. at BookPeople. See Nature Book
Club for the book we will read this month.
Upcoming Field Trips (go to Field Trips page for details):
MAY:
- Sunday May 4th through Saturday May 10th 2008, Travis
Audubon Week at Warbler Woods
- Saturday, May 10th, all day
- Saturday, May 10th, 7 a.m. & 4 p.m.
- Saturday, May 17th, 7:30 a.m. to Noon
- Sunday, May 18th, 7:30 – Noon, Balcones Canyonlands
NWR
- May 24rd and May 25th, Breeding Warblers of the East
Led by Laurie Foss and Shelia Hargis
- May 31st, Birding Without Binoculars, 7a.m. – 11a.m.,
Found an injured bird? Please contact our friends at Austin
Wildlife Rescue at 512.472.WILD. They are the experts in our
area on injured birds and other wildlife.
Your Bird Data! Click here to enter your sightings - from the mundane to the magnificent - in our On-Line Bird Data form. It's easy to be part of our citizen science work! |
| Most Common Austin Birds! These birds are highly likely to be found in Austin at all times of year: Black Vulture Turkey Vulture Kildeer Rock Pigeon White-winged Dove Mourning Dove American Crow Carolina Chickadee Black-crested Titmouse Carolina Wren Bewick's Wren Northern Mockingbird European Starling Northern Cardinal Red-winged Blackbird Great-tailed Grackle Brown-headed Cowbird House Sparrow Source: Travis Audubon's checklist, "Birds of the Austin, Texas Region." Go to Publications for details. |
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Last date updated:
April 30, 2008
Contents Copyright © 2006-07
Travis Audubon Society
Last date updated:
April 30, 2008
Contents Copyright © 2006-07
Travis Audubon Society
Did you know? The
Northern Mockingbird is
the Texas state bird, a
place of pride it shares
with four other U.S. states.
Northern Mockingbird is
the Texas state bird, a
place of pride it shares
with four other U.S. states.
| We are a proud Affiliate of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and a member of the coalition Teaming with Wildlife |
Being seen in our area:
- Hutton's Vireo
- Glossy Ibis
- Snowy Plover
- Ring-billed Gull
- Buff-bellied
Hummingbird - Cerulean Warbler
- Couch's Kingbird
Inspiring Conservation through Birding
| Golden-cheeked Warbler (Jim G. deVries) |
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