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Golden-fronted × Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons × carolinus)Observer
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Taken on Lake Creek Trail in Williamson County.
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Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus)Observer
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Taken while scouting for the Walburg USGS Breeding Bird Survey in Williamson County, TX.
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Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus)Observer
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Taken while scouting for the Walburg USGS Breeding Bird Survey in Williamson County, TX.
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Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum)Observer
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Taken while scouting for the Walburg USGS Breeding Bird Survey in Williamson County, TX.
The Macedonia Cemetery was loaded with Grasshopper Sparrows, Dickcissels, and Clay-colored Sparrows!
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Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum)Observer
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Taken while scouting for the Walburg USGS Breeding Bird Survey in Williamson County, TX.
The Macedonia Cemetery was loaded with Grasshopper Sparrows, Dickcissels, and Clay-colored Sparrows!
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Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda)Observer
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Taken while scouting for the Walburg USGS Breeding Bird Survey in Williamson County, TX.
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Franklin's Gull (Leucophaeus pipixcan)Observer
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Taken during the 2024 Chaetura Canyon Birdathon for Travis Audubon.
This was part of one of several groups of Franklin's Gulls we were fortunate to see and hear this morning.
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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea)Observer
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Taken during the 2024 Chaetura Canyon Birdathon for Travis Audubon.
Near the house on the canyon trail we were watching this Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and realized it was building or adjusting a nest!
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Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris)Observer
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Taken during the 2024 Chaetura Canyon Birdathon for Travis Audubon.
We heard and then briefly saw this first-of-season Painted Bunting.
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Taken on Hill Country Conservancy's Pecan Springs Karst Preserve during an open weekend.
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Checkered White (Pontia protodice)Observer
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Taken on Hill Country Conservancy's Pecan Springs Karst Preserve during an open weekend.
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Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)Observer
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Taken on Hill Country Conservancy's Pecan Springs Karst Preserve during an open weekend.
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Aztec Dancer (Argia nahuana)Observer
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Taken on Hill Country Conservancy's Pecan Springs Karst Preserve during an open weekend.
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Kiowa Dancer (Argia immunda)Observer
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Taken on Hill Country Conservancy's Pecan Springs Karst Preserve during an open weekend.
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Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra)Observer
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Taken on Hill Country Conservancy's Pecan Springs Karst Preserve during an open weekend.
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Checkered-Skippers, White-Skippers, and Allies (Tribe Pyrgini)Observer
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Taken on Hill Country Conservancy's Pecan Springs Karst Preserve during an open weekend.
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Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni)Observer
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Taken on Hill Country Conservancy's Pecan Springs Karst Preserve during an open weekend.
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Queen (Danaus gilippus)Observer
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Taken on Hill Country Conservancy's Pecan Springs Karst Preserve during an open weekend.
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Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia)Observer
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Taken on Hill Country Conservancy's Pecan Springs Karst Preserve during an open weekend.
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Bewick's Wren (Thryomanes bewickii)Observer
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Taken on Hill Country Conservancy's Pecan Springs Karst Preserve during an open weekend.
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Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea)Observer
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Taken on Lake Creek Trail in Williamson County.
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Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida)Observer
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Taken on Lake Creek Trail in Williamson County.
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Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea)Observer
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Taken on Lake Creek Trail in Williamson County.
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Merlin (Falco columbarius)Observer
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Taken on Hill Country Conservancy's Nalle Bunny Run wildlife preserve during the monthly group walk.
Over the years I've found single Merlins on the preserve some winters and springs. And I think they have all been perched on the same dying cottonwood tree near the houses!
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Monarch (Danaus plexippus)Observer
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Taken on Hill Country Conservancy's Nalle Bunny Run wildlife preserve during the monthly group walk. I was excited to find at least 7 different Monarch caterpillars on 4 different Antelope Horn milkweed plants. So fun!
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus)Observer
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Taken at Hornsby Bend in Travis County.
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Ducks, Geese, and Swans (Family Anatidae)Observer
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Taken at Roy G. Gurerrero Colorado River Metro Park in Travis County.
I found a pair of diving ducks just downstream from the dam. One was obviously a female Bufflehead but I haven't been able to identify the other. Could it be a female Black Scoter? Or a slightly different Bufflehead?
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Pyrrhuloxia (Cardinalis sinuatus)Observer
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Taken at Roy G. Gurerrero Colorado River Metro Park in Travis County.
I was so happy to get some great looks at this female Pyrrhuloxia after another birder told me it was nearby.
