Participation in Climate Watch is a unique opportunity to show the impact of global climate change on a personal, local level. This Audubon initiative relies on community members to observe potentially vulnerable bird species and report their findings, helping scientists understand how birds are responding to a changing climate. You do not need to be…

The sounds of Purple Martins chattering from dawn to dusk are highly intoxicating and the benefits of this beautiful bird are noteworthy. We will learn about the project Allison Haynes and her husband have undertaken at the existing Purple Martin houses near Judson Nature Trails and the one they installed near St. David’s Church in Terrell…

Patsy Inglet will present techniques to distinguish domestic waterfowl from the wild ducks and separate ducks from swans, geese, loons, grebes, coots, gulls, and other swimming birds. Link for the Zoom will be send on the day of the workshop. All workshop attendees will receive a link to the recording of the program and some…

Matt Reidy, a wildlife biologist with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, will give us an overview of birds of prey.  A bird aficionado, Master Falconer,  and avid hunter, Matt really enjoys learning about and managing native wildlife and habitats. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology and Management from Texas A&M University and…