Each spring, usually in late February or early March, the purple martins return to the Brazos Valley. Their arrival is eagerly awaited by purple martin lovers who spend a lot … Continue readingBrazos Valley awaits purple martin spectacle
The northern mockingbird has been the state bird of Texas since 1927 when the state legislature declared, “WHEREAS, Ornithologists, musicians, educators and Texans in all walks of life unite in … Continue readingIn defense of the northern mockingbird
It is hummingbird time in the Brazos Valley again, and the hummers are beginning to migrate through the area, hopefully in decent numbers. Every year I’m asked how I attract … Continue readingGet the right ingredients to attract hummingbirds to your yard
Step outside on a clear, spring night and listen closely — you might hear some faint, intermittent “tsip,” “zeep” or “zzt” notes overhead. Most people aren’t even aware that these … Continue readingFlying at night: Project aims to decipher nocturnal bird migration over Bryan-College Station
In the past few months, rare birds have captivated the American public, with national news running stories on the amazing travels of a Steller’s Sea-Eagle from Russia to Alaska, through … Continue readingRare bird alert: Brazos County hosts threatened sparrows for the winter
With winter settling in, birders around the country are looking forward to spring and the return of migratory birds, especially the colorful warblers. In March, birders from across the country … Continue readingWarblers add color to Brazos County winters
This winter, bird-watchers throughout North and South America will join forces to participate in the Christmas Bird Count. The annual event is sponsored by the National Audubon Society and is … Continue reading‘Tis the season to count birds
The Brazos Valley is home to many types of birds. In Brazos County alone, birdwatchers have identified more than 350 species. Several of these birds are rare migrants and have … Continue readingEnjoying the sights and sounds of backyard birds
“Nature has been for me, for as long as I remember, a source of solace, inspiration, adventure, and delight; a home, a teacher, a companion.” — Lorraine Anderson There is … Continue readingLearning from Nature: A Birding Biologist’s Perspective
During the winter of 2017 – 2018 there was an amazing irruption of snowy owls. These “Harry Potter” birds, normally denizens of the northern tundra, were being reported much farther … Continue readingIt’s Never Too Late: From Retiree to Bird Nerd in Five Short Years
