Nature Votes Hazel Green Gull Migration Captivates Area
Local writer Hazel Green reports a mass Gull migration through the area on Saturday April 12. The Franklin’s Gull, dubbed the Prairie Pigeon, drew birders and radio alerts as hundreds roosted near Lake Travis while fields stirred with insects and plowed earth. The piece notes the birds’ daytime feeding habits and impact on pest control.
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Spring Migration Notes From Wimberley Birds
The report tracks Broad-winged Hawks and other species moving through the area in early April. It notes wind and weather influence on flights and mentions numerous species such as Painted Buntings, Cliff Swallows, Tanagers, and Eagles. Avian cholera threatens Whopping Cranes in Nebraska, with helicopter efforts to divert them failing for some birds.
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Blanco Road
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Wimberley
Canada
Nebraska
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