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Texas Birders: Stop Taking ID Shots and Start Capturing Character & Personalities
There is nothing wrong with a field guide shot. It is clean. It is sharp. It proves, beyond a reasonable doubt, that yes, that was in fact a Yellow-rumped Warbler and not “some kind of little brown jo...
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Beginner or Expert, Your Texas Birding Experience Matters—Write for Texas Birder
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1 Gone Birding (Bring a Raft): Snorkeling for Warblers at Cooper Lake
10 months ago
Cooper Lake: Now With More Water… and None of It in the Lake Where It BelongsThe location: Sweet Jane HQ, Cooper Lake State Park
So I roll into Cooper Lake State Park full of hope, new binoculars polished like fine crystal, field guide riding shotgun, Nikon Z8 with a fresh battery and ready for action. It was my second outing with my new Vortex binoculars. My mission? Spot a few warblers willing to strut their stuff. I had dreams—warbler dreams. The kind that makes you whisper “please be a li...
2 I Didn’t Start Birding to Be Impressive
4 months ago
I didn’t start birding to build a list, collect accolades, or prove anything to anyone standing next to me on a trail. I started birding because one day I realized I was seeing birds but not actually seeing them.
That moment usually sneaks up on you.
For me, it happened years ago on a job site in East Texas. I was supposed to be evaluating land. Instead, I stood there far too long watching a bird flick its tail, drop to the ground, hop back up, and repeat the whole routine like it was tryi...
3 Field Notes From Someone Who Was There
3 months ago
Learned the hard way, remembered the next time.The field is a remarkably efficient teacher.
It doesn’t explain itself. It doesn’t slow down so you can catch up. It simply lets you get things wrong, sometimes repeatedly, until you either notice or move on. I’ve done both, though not always in the right order.
Most of what I know about birds didn’t come from books or charts. It came from standing in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with too much confidence and not enough patience. The fie...
4 Where to Bird in Central Texas Where to Bird in Central Texas: Hill Country Highlights and Austin-Area AwesomenessWhere to Bird in Central Texas
1 year ago
Before you grab your binocs and chase that next lifer, just a quick note: this list highlights some of the most popular birding locations in the region, with only the basics to get you started. Think of it as a beginner’s guide for your next birdy road trip. We’re working on adding even more locations, juicy details, seasonal tips, and probably a few “you had to be there” birder stories. And hey—if you’re out exploring Texas, keep an eye out for Michael in the Texas Birder camper. He’s crisscros...
5 Beginner or Expert, Your Texas Birding Experience Matters—Write for Texas Birder
4 months ago
Texas is big. Really big. Big skies, big backyards, big wetlands, big migration days… and an even bigger supply of bird stories just waiting to be told.
That’s where you come in.
Texas Birder is actively looking for more bloggers who love birding in Texas and want to share their experiences, knowledge, photos, observations, or even the occasional “you won’t believe what I just saw” moment. If it involves birds, birding, nature, conservation, photography, gear, trips, or learning the ropes,...