Dec : Winter Birding
Ok, so the Nov's long-missed Monarchs lured us away from birds. But Dec is about WINTER BIRDING! See you at the Courts !
We’ll be the first to admit, finding a cute little penguin all bundled up in a winter hat and scarf is fairly unlikely during even the coldest Texas Hill Country day. Yet, how can you be sure unless you go out and ‘bird every bird.’
Grab a refreshing drink, delicious sandwich and other goodies in the Art House Café then sit back and relax as we tell stories about these winter birds, where to find them and the best way to do so.
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Keep Learning ....
Christmas Bird Counts
Local Counts : https://busy-birding.com/126th-christmas-bird-counts
Other Central TX Counts : https://houstonaudubon.org/programs/birding/christmas-bird-counts/central-texas.html
National
Over 2600 Count circles : https://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count/join-christmas-bird-count
Historical data : https://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count/annual-summaries-of-christmas-bird-count-1901-present
Bald eagle: 5 years journey to adulthood
https://avianreport.com/age-and-identify-a-juvenile-and-sub-adult-bald-eagle
Insider Tips -
# 1 : Walk the River Oaks Court's short loop trail to the river. Relax at the wooden tables and chairs or just a few feet further walk down on the river's edge. Absorb the nature's sights and sounds as you relax in the vintage red chairs.
# 2 : The Native Plant Garden was installed by Medina Gardens & Nursery. Walk over 3 acres of trails designed for butterflies and other pollinators. No one knows the local plants better - or is friendlier - than Ishmael !
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Laura@Busy-Birding.com
830-328-2662
