By Caleb Clarkson The morning sun finally clears the dunes of Matagorda Peninsula, casting long shadows across the windswept sand. As humans yawn, stretch, and amble off to work, the …
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By Martin Hagne Some birds have a magical, or maybe mysterious draw for birders, especially those that are more elusive and harder to find. Maybe that is due to their …
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By Celeste Silling As an aspiring naturalist, there aren’t many organisms that I dislike. Bats, rats, weeds, and spiders are all cool in my book, but there is one plant …
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Hailey Burrow Almost everyone is familiar with Haliaeetus leucocephalus, otherwise known as the Bald Eagle. They are our national symbol and one of the greatest success stories in conservation history …
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By Kate Underwood If you’ve lived in Texas for any amount of time, you’re sure to be familiar with some of the state’s iconic symbols. The bluebonnet, longhorns, and cowboy …
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By Rebecca Bracken It’s hard for me to believe it’s almost summer, but here we are. Some of my favorite spring wonders – like the annual bluebonnet emergence – have …
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Evan McGuire Why do so many people fear or hate snakes? Snakes are not as dangerous as people make them out to be, and leaving them alone is often the …
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By Caleb Clarkson Frequently, I find myself being surprised by the behaviors of animals while exploring the natural areas of the Gulf Coast. Whether its grackles waiting patiently at Buc-ee’s …
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By Celeste Silling Spring migration is well underway on the Texas Coast. Migratory birds that winter in South and Central America are making their way North to the United States …
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by Kayla Pringle Few birds are as instantly recognizable as the swallows and martins of the family Hirundinidae. With scythe-shaped wings, streamlined bodies, and forked tails that are easily spotted …
