Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Photo: Lili Banta

Audubon Texas News

News, stories, and updates from Audubon Texas.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Photo: Lili Banta

Audubon Texas is one of the leading voices for birds and conservation in the Lone Star State, and a resource for members of the media looking for information on topics such as birds, habitat conservation, climate change, wildlife policy, and a variety of related issues.

Working to Rebuild Important Habitats.

February 20, 2026 — Together with partners and volunteers, Audubon is translating strategy into measurable conservation outcomes for coastal birds.

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Data-driven Conservation Bends the Bird Curve.

February 20, 2026 — Adaptive management in action: a continual, evidence‑driven process that helps us refine our approach for even stronger conservation outcomes.

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The Colorful Fiesta of Spring Migration

February 06, 2026 — Texas’s vast geographic area and diversity of habitats provides critical resources including food, water, and shelter for birds along their journey.

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Trinity River Audubon Center Announces Amaris Alanis-Ribeiro as new Center Director

February 05, 2026 — Environmental Leader with Two Decades of Conservation Experience to Guide Dallas's Gateway to the Great Trinity Forest

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Responsibly Sited Renewables Are a Heatwave Buffer in Texas

January 14, 2026 — Find easy ways to take action and help Texas move toward a cleaner, more reliable energy future.

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Partner Spotlight: Burgundy Pasture Beef and ROAM Ranch

January 13, 2026 — These Texans are showing that ranching can promote biodiversity and bird-friendly grassland ecosystems.

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Stories of Chester Island

December 18, 2025 — Chester Smith was known to be a trustworthy person who loved the outdoors and had a “get it done” attitude. After the first interview in early 1986, a match was made and Chester became the first Audubon Coastal Warden of Sundown Island.

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