By Megan Hobratschk Megan Hobratschk is a biology intern at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving the birds and their habitats along the entire Gulf Coast …
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By Celeste Silling Here at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, we are getting ready for our annual Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza on September 13th and 20th. The fall Ruby-throated Hummingbird migration has …
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Nature
Commissioner Buckingham Applauds Retraction of Endangered Species Act Lesser Prairie-Chicken Final Listing Rule
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce that a Final Listing Rule designating two Distinct Population Segments of the Lesser Prairie‑Chicken has been vacated, …
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By Celeste Silling The most common bird I see around my town is probably the House Sparrow. This little bird is quite cute and I like watching them flit around …
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By Hannah Beckett Every birder knows the wonderful feeling of hearing a new bird, followed by the desire to discover what bird you heard and then the thrill of correct …
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Kayla Pringle It’s not often that scientists encourage you to kill on sight, but when it comes to the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), that’s exactly what they recommend. According to the …
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By Celeste Silling Humans and birds have a rich and complex history together. Some birds, like the carrier pigeon or the bald eagle, have stronger ties to us than most. …
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TEXAS CITY, TX – Just call them heroes of the half shell!Earlier this week, guests at the Texas City Dike noticed a sea turtle out in the water, frantically tryingto …
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By Caleb Clarkson Come one, come all, and gather ‘round as we try to solve an age-old question… What came first? The chicken or the egg? 200 years ago, this …
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By Celeste Silling A well-beloved backyard bird in our region is the Purple Martin. This large, darkly colored sparrow is a commonly seen visitor in parks, yards, and waterways, especially …
