By Rebecca Bracken When you think of a bird that is really small, normally a hummingbird comes to mind. But there are a few songbird species that aren’t much larger! …
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By: Ashley Van Wieren A fluffy, elongated body, short legs, dark mask, and teddy bear-like ears… this is the face of a predator! And if you’re a prairie dog, it’s …
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By Taylor Bennett Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s avian research team is monitoring non-breeding shorebirds along the Upper Texas Coast until the end of March. Our main focus are those species …
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By Alex Coenen As you go down a desolate country road during early dawn, you might see quite a few birds sitting on the telephone lines. There are many species …
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By Celeste Silling Here at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, we are gearing up for our annual Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza on September 16th and 23rd. The fall Ruby-throated Hummingbird migration has …
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By Martin Hagne Once the proud national bird of Mexico, the Crested Caracara, or as it was also known, the Mexican Eagle, was downgraded not too long ago. This relative …
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By Rebecca Bracken Were you on the beach this past weekend, or maybe you plan to be over the Labor Day weekend? Have you noticed the piles of sand with …
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The natural world is a wonder to behold, with awe-inspiring vistas and wildlife. Spending time in nature has been studied and reported on by a number of medical professionals. The …
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Nature enthusiasts are known to say that spending time in the great outdoors has a positive effect on their mental and physical well-being. Such an outlook is more than mere …
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By: Ashley Van Wieren While we at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory aren’t coral experts, we do find it very interesting! Inspired by our friends at Flower Garden Banks National Marine …
