In the last 70 years, Mississippi Kites have become one of the most abundant raptors in cities and towns throughout the Great Plains. Despite their ubiquity and abundance, much of their life history and ecology awaits discovery. In this presentation, Dr. Ben Skipper of Angelo State University will discuss his past and current research that…

Award-winning poet Lucy Griffith and photographer Ken Butler have created Wingbeat Atlas, a collection of poems and images celebrating Texas birds.  The collection has recently been published by FlowerSong Press.  Ken will discuss a selection of images from the volume, including the photographic process and the birds themselves.

Leading a bird walk is one of the best ways to share your passion for birds with others.  Everyone who leads their first bird walk feels unqualified. You can lead a successful bird walk even if you are not an expert birder. Identifying birds is only one part of having a bird walk that's fun…

Our guest speaker Dr. Giri Athrey of Texas A&M and colleagues have undertaken a new study to revisit the genetic status of the Golden-cheeked Warbler to determine how the populations are faring, and how this information can inform future management decisions. He will be presenting new insights into the genetics of the Golden-cheeked Warbler.

World Shorebirds Day at Hornsby Bend with Travis and Bexar Audubon 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Celebrate World Shorebirds Day at Hornsby Bend, Austin’s premier birding site and excellent location to view long-distance shorebird migrants. Although peak shorebird migration will have passed, there may be some surprises that drop in. Past early-September records include Ruddy Turnstone, Black–bellied Plover…

BAS Vice President Patsy Inglet will lead this webinar to help you learn about 14 species of shorebirds that can be found in Central Texas. Why focus on shorebirds so far from the coastal shore? Because not every bird found at the shore is a shorebird, and not every shorebird is found at the coastal shore.…

We are raising funds to support our Community Grant program to help local organizations with conservation projects that benefit birds and their habitat. Auction items include: Artwork, Hill Country Escapes, Photography Ranch Trip, Handmade Quilt, Game Cameras, and more. An anonymous donor will match the amount raised up to $10,000, which means we can do…

Eres Gomez will present an online program about rodenticides and raptors.

Bexar Audubon and San Antonio Audubon Society present a special program online by Dr. Doug Tallamy, author of Nature's Best Hope.

Visit the BAS booth at the Arbor Day Fest at Southside Lions Park East, 4000 Pecan Valley Drive (lakeside near Pavilion 1). Sponsored by SA Parks and Recreation.