/tags/birds Birds en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:35:55 GMT /energy-environment/2025-04-25/birds-peak-spring-migration-season-austin-tx-hummingbirds-songbirds-swallows-warblers A strong southerly wind is helping tens of thousands of migratory birds pass through Austin on their journey north. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:35:55 GMT /energy-environment/2025-04-25/birds-peak-spring-migration-season-austin-tx-hummingbirds-songbirds-swallows-warblers Katy McAfee /health/2025-01-09/austin-tx-bird-flu-wildlife-detected Local health authorities recommend caution when dealing with wild birds, poultry and cattle. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:09:24 GMT /health/2025-01-09/austin-tx-bird-flu-wildlife-detected Olivia Aldridge /energy-environment/2024-12-18/austin-tx-christmas-bird-count-audubon-society-birding-texas The Christmas Bird Count started in 1900 as an alternative to bird hunts. Data gathered from the counts has proven valuable in monitoring bird populations. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:07:00 GMT /energy-environment/2024-12-18/austin-tx-christmas-bird-count-audubon-society-birding-texas Mose Buchele /austin/2024-07-12/austin-wildlife-rescue-saves-dozens-of-birds-from-hurricane-beryl The birds made their way from Houston’s coast this week â€� huddled together in cardboard boxes loaded in the back of an SUV. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:17:00 GMT /austin/2024-07-12/austin-wildlife-rescue-saves-dozens-of-birds-from-hurricane-beryl Katy McAfee /texas/2024-04-01/first-human-case-of-bird-flu-in-texas-detected-after-contact-with-infected-dairy-cattle This is the second recorded human case of bird flu in the U.S. “The risk to the general public is believed to be low," Texas health officials said. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:36:13 GMT /texas/2024-04-01/first-human-case-of-bird-flu-in-texas-detected-after-contact-with-infected-dairy-cattle Neelam Bohra /energy-environment/2024-03-08/austin-athena-great-horned-owl-cornell-lab-of-ornithology-livestream With the help of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the Wildflower Center installed a camera to watch its annual visitor Athena nest and rear her young. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:02:00 GMT /energy-environment/2024-03-08/austin-athena-great-horned-owl-cornell-lab-of-ornithology-livestream Stephanie Federico /energy-environment/2023-12-13/bald-eagle-sightings-appear-to-be-on-the-rise-in-austin While still relatively uncommon, sightings of bald eagles have increased dramatically around Austin over the last 10 years. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:01:00 GMT /energy-environment/2023-12-13/bald-eagle-sightings-appear-to-be-on-the-rise-in-austin Mose Buchele /austin/2023-10-31/they-come-knocking-a-group-of-crows-has-visited-the-same-east-austin-library-for-years For over a decade, the Ruiz Branch Library in East Austin has been visited by a group of American crows. Staff members think they're trying to make friends. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:25:00 GMT /austin/2023-10-31/they-come-knocking-a-group-of-crows-has-visited-the-same-east-austin-library-for-years Mose Buchele /energy-environment/2023-07-26/purple-martin-migration-roosting-viewing-austin-round-rock-texas AGÕæÈË°Ù¼ÒÀÖ Audubon is hosting Purple Martin Parties, where North America’s largest swallow treats the community to a spectacular show. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:14:09 GMT /energy-environment/2023-07-26/purple-martin-migration-roosting-viewing-austin-round-rock-texas Krissi Micklethwait /energy-environment/2023-07-11/hawk-attacks-seem-more-common-lately-austins-tree-canopy-may-have-something-to-do-with-it The severe winter weather that damaged trees earlier this year could have left less space for hawks to build nests. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:03:20 GMT /energy-environment/2023-07-11/hawk-attacks-seem-more-common-lately-austins-tree-canopy-may-have-something-to-do-with-it Haya Panjwani