By Celeste Silling One of the most famous and beloved birds of the Southwest is the Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus). These birds are about two feet long from the tip …
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By Taylor Bennett This time of year marks the start of our beach-nesting bird monitoring season and also spring migration. Gulf Coast Bird Observatory will be monitoring for nesting Wilson’s …
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By Chris Schnurbusch Welcome to April! This month brings rain and shine, various sunny skies and cloudy weather. Now is an excellent time to dust off your outdoor shoes and …
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By Celeste Silling I am normally not a fan of ants, and in fact have a personal vendetta against many ant species. But I was walking along a trail the …
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By Chris Schnurbusch The hobby of birdwatching, or birding, is increasing in popularity because it requires little to no equipment and can be done outdoors anywhere. While equipment isn’t required, …
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By Ashley Van Wieren Spring is approaching and wildflowers are in bloom! In the mountains of the Western US, the American Pika is ready to feast on these flowers! The …
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by Taylor Bennett Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s avian research team is continuing to monitor for non-breeding shorebirds along the Upper Texas Coast till the end of March. Our main focus …
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By Celeste Silling Texas beaches are an important habitat for many animals, especially during nesting season. In the springtime, thousands of sea turtles and shorebirds arrive on our beaches to …
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By: Ashley Van Wieren During a recent Christmas Bird Count in Brazoria County, Celeste Silling, Director of Education and Outreach at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, and I were walking together …
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by Taylor Bennett We at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory are surveying for non-breeding shorebirds along Matagorda Beach, Bryan Beach, Quintana Beach, Surfside Beach, and Follet’s Island. After one more month …
