Travis Audubon

Did You Know?

Despite their wide range and once-familiar presence, Common Nighthawks (this week’s bird of the week) are quietly declining. Changes in land use, reduced insect populations, and urban threats have all taken a toll. Still, on warm evenings, their aerial dances continue—a reminder that even in the space between day and night, life is in motion.

Building bird-friendly communities is essential to protecting the many species that call Travis County their home. Find out what you can do here. https://travisaudubon.org/what-you-can-do

You See a Window, A Bird Sees a Path Forward

Birds typically crash into windows either due to seeing reflections of clear skies or vegetation, or because they see appealing potted plants on the other side. According to a 2014 study published by BioOne, between 365 million and 988 million birds die annually in collisions with buildings in the United States.

To learn more, click here. https://travisaudubon.org/buildingcollisions