Michael Mathews

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Apr
09
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Where to Bird in the Texas Panhandle: Grasslands, Canyons, and Sky-High Surprises

Where to Bird in the Texas Panhandle: Grasslands, Canyons, and Sky-High Surprises

Birding Locations,
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 crisscrossing the state one birding hotspot at a time, likely parked under…
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Apr
06
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Where to Bird in Central Texas Where to Bird in Central Texas: Hill Country Highlights and Austin-Area AwesomenessWhere to Bird in Central Texas

Where to Bird in Central Texas Where to Bird in Central Texas: Hill Country Highlights and Austin-Area AwesomenessWhere to Bird in Central Texas

Birding Locations,
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 crisscrossing the state one birding hotspot at a time, likely parked under…
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Mar
23
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Decline of North America’s Bird Over the Past 50 Years

Decline of North America’s Bird Over the Past 50 Years

Educational, News - Texas Birds,
Texas Parks and Wildlife - Panhandle Wildlife - TPWD District 2 ontSderposcurt4t 1g771P7aaMai1hg 7u:uMig5t13hfmli718 f70f09   ·  The major decline of North America's birds over the last 50+ years has caused major concern among conservationists and bird enthusiasts. Biologists in the Panhandle District are especially concerned about the conservation of grassland birds. Contact your local TPWD biologist if you'd like to learn more about what you can do to help grassland birds and other wildlife on your property.https://www.stateofthebirds.org/2025/executive-summary/ https://tpwd.texas.gov/.../hab.../find-a-wildlife-biologist
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Mar
19
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Where to Bird in West Texas: Big Views, Bigger Skies, and Birds You Never Saw Coming

Where to Bird in West Texas: Big Views, Bigger Skies, and Birds You Never Saw Coming

Birding Locations,
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 crisscrossing the state one birding hotspot at a time, likely parked under…
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Jan
21
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Top Ten The Best Places in Texas to Go Birding: High Island – A Birder’s Paradise

Top Ten The Best Places in Texas to Go Birding: High Island – A Birder’s Paradise

Birding, Birding Locations,
If you’ve ever wondered where the best place in Texas to go birding is, the answer is simple: pack your binoculars, slap on some sunscreen, and head to High Island, Texas. This tiny town on the upper Gulf Coast is where birders’ dreams come true every spring. Think of it as Disney World for birders—minus the roller coasters but with far more feathers. Why High Island? High Island sits on a salt dome that rises just enough above the Gulf Coast marshes to create woodlands and freshwater sanctuaries. This makes it the first “green oasis” migrating birds see after flying…
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Jan
01
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Celebration of Flight – Hawkwatch – 09/26-28/2025

Celebration of Flight – Hawkwatch – 09/26-28/2025

Birding Festivals
Join HawkWatch International on September 26-28, 2025, at the Celebration of Flight at the Corpus Christi HawkWatch. This festival is a celebration of raptor migration of the Corpus Christi HawkWatch at Hazel Bazemore County Park. This is a family-friendly event with free activities in the park that coincide with peak Broad-winged Hawk migration in September. Thanks to our partners at the Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi and the many volunteers who make this festival possible. Hawk migration is a true spectacle of the natural world and Corpus Christi HawkWatch has the largest and most diverse in the country. All events will be held at Hazel…
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Jan
01
2025
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By Michael Mathews
Texas Birding Festivals in 2025

Texas Birding Festivals in 2025

Birding Festivals, Field Trips, News - Texas Birds,
Birding Festivals - 2025 February Laredo Birding FestivalDates: February 5–8, 2025Location: Laredo, TXDetails: Features birding on private ranches, art exhibits, and expert speakers.Learn more(Laredo Morning Times, Laredo Morning Times, AgriLife Extension Wildlife & Fisheries) April Great Texas Birding ClassicDates: April 15 – May 15, 2025*Statewide birding tournament supporting conservation efforts.More info(Texas Parks and Wildlife) Galveston FeatherFestDates: April 18–21, 2025Location: Galveston, TXDetails: Birding and nature photography festival on the Upper Texas Coast.Event details(Texas Master Naturalist, Galveston FeatherFest) The Birdiest Festival in AmericaDates: April 23–27, 2025Location: Corpus Christi, TXDetails: Field trips, workshops, and keynote presentations.Festival site(All About Birds) Balcones Songbird FestivalDates: April…
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Dec
15
2024
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By Michael Mathews
Top Ten Best Places to Bird in Texas During January

Top Ten Best Places to Bird in Texas During January

Birding, Birding Locations,
January in Texas is crisp, cool, and full of birds. Migration may be quiet, but winter residents are everywhere, from massive goose flocks in North Texas to tropical specialties in the Valley. For me, January birding feels like hitting the reset button: no pressure to chase every rarity, just the joy of crisp mornings, big skies, and a checklist that still has plenty of boxes to tick. Here are my Top 10 Best Places to Bird in Texas During January, based on years of muddy boots, early mornings, and binoculars frozen to my face once in the Panhandle. (Yes, it…
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Nov
16
2024
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By Michael Mathews
Top Ten Best Places to Bird in Texas During December

Top Ten Best Places to Bird in Texas During December

Birding, Birding Locations,
December birding in Texas is like unwrapping gifts all month long. Migration has eased, but winter residents are in full swing, and the state transforms into a birder’s wonderland. Whether you want to see thousands of geese rising off a refuge at dawn or spy a Green Jay stealing the spotlight down south, Texas delivers. Here are my Top 10 Best Places to Bird in Texas During December, based on years of personal field notes, frosty mornings, and more cups of gas station coffee than I’d like to admit. 1. Aransas National Wildlife Refuge (Central Coast) By December, Whooping Cranes…
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