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Birding
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One of the most beautiful and critical ecosystems
of South Texas and Northern Mexico; home to many native species
of plants and animals which reach the northernmost limit of
their Mexican range here and do not occur elsewhere in the U.S.
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Helps bird watchers discover the top birding
spots around the world. Bird songs and bird photos are here.
A new bird is featured every few weeks
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Helps the visiting birder find the birds
of the Upper Texas Coast - Harris County, Fort Bend County,
Brazoria County, Galveston, Chambers County, and Jefferson County
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a special project of the Lower Rio Grande
Valley Nature Center, a non-profit environmental education organization
serving the four southernmost counties of Texas -- offers information
on education, programs, field trips, conservation, newsletter,
birding hotspots, Mexico, and a bird checklist
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For those interested in birds, butterflies,
herps, wildflowers and/or environmental conservation in Texas,
this site is compiling articles, checklists, maps and links
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Magic Ridge - Indianola, Texas. This site
includes a species checklist, aerial photo, map, and pertinent
information about Magic Ridge birding area
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Online nature and wildlife resource, Audubon
Guides to plants and animals, ecards, newsletters, bird audio,
Expert Naturalist, nightsky guide, species Lifelists, 4000 color
photographs, nature discussions.
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This link provides bird checklists for 22
Texas wildlife refuges, including the ones in this area
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Birding in Refugio County, Texas. Over 400
species of birds have been sighted in and around Refugio. Has
lots of info and pictures of birds
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A listing of all the birding sites around
Brownsville, Texas -- with an introduction by Roger Tory Peterson
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Dedicated to the conservation of birds and
their habitat in and around the Gulf of Mexico, this organization's
site has information on birding in the Lake Jackson, Texas area,
bird migrations, and calendar of birding events.
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This site has some really nice pictures of
birding areas along the Texas Coast -- really worthwhile to
browse!
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Site sponsored by Port Aransas Chamber of
Commerce; has listing of birds and where to find them
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Your guide to Texas parks, nature, and travel
opportunities -- this is a great site -- one of my favorites!
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Bat houses, bird houses, bird feeders, hummingbird
feeders, squirrel-proof bird feeders, bird baths, butterfly
houses, purple martin houses, bluebird houses, bee houses, outdoor
furniture, ladybug houses, and decorative birdhouses. This company
sells from top manufacturers but also has their own line of
bat and bird houses. They also have a wildbird photo gallery
and resource center. Good web site, reasonable prices.
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Bird feeders and Bird houses, Bat houses,
Bird Baths, Butterfly Feeders & shelters, squirrel feeders,
bee shelters, ladybug boxes, Purple Martin Houses, wren , chickadee,
woodpecker, owl and duck houses. oriole feeder, hummingbird
feeder, finch feeder. Bird seed and feed. Squirrel Proof Feeders.
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Offers a wide selection of bird feeders,
bird houses, and bird baths as well as bat houses, butterfly
houses, and ladybug houses.
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Beautiful wooden birdhouses and birdfeeders
in easy-to-assemble kits to enjoy all year. Buy one of each
for family fun or buy a larger quantity for scout projects,
fund-raisers, school projects, etc.
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Woodside Gardens offers products of quality
and distinction for the avid birder and gardener. A wonderful
site with lots of info and products for bird lovers!!
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Heritage Farms offers bird feeders, purple
martin houses, and squirrel feeders. All products are made in
the USA! Featuring the Absolute squirrel-proof bird feeder and
the all new Quad Pod purple martin system
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Birding Clubs, Licensed Bird Banders & Reporting
Bird Sightings
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Purpose of the Society is to promote the
discovery and dissemination of knowledge of birds; to encourage
specifically the observation, study and conservation of birds
in Texas; to encourage the formation of local birding clubs;
and to stimulate cooperation among professional ornithologists.
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Information about the Society's meetings,
field trips, classes, travel, and the Galveston Bay Gull, a
Society-sponsored newspaper devoted to the natural history of
the Galveston Bay area
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Information on sanctuaries, education, field
trips for children, nature camps, current events, maps, etc.
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The magazine for serious birders and recreational
bird watchers
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Beautiful glossy magazine with pictures and
articles on birds and gardening -- has something for everyone!
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Small format birding magazine with lots of
good articles and birding information monthly
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Butterflies
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Information on numerous species of butterflies
occuring in Texas, including distribution maps, species accounts,
and species photos of adults and some larvae
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Butterfly gardening is a fun, educational
way to enjoy nature's most abundant form of wildlife - insects!
A basic understanding of the life history of butterflies, their
food needs and the plants that provide these is all you need
to plan and grow a garden suited for butterflies. Butterfly
gardening requires some knowledge of local butterfly species,
flowers that are attractive to nectar-feeding adults, and host
plants for the developing caterpillars
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A North American Butterfly Association site
with pictures and related information on our South Texas butterflies
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Lots of it! Presented by North American Butterfly
Association South Texas Butterfly Club
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A Texas Memorial Museum page with links to
facts, checklists, and butterfly gardening information.
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