|
Texas is very "birdy" in May - read about when and where to watch our famous feathered visitors. Carter Smith reflects on the annual return and antics of neighborhood night herons. Eco-musicians create tunes for kids. Read about the fearless game warden who busted future President Lyndon B. Johnson over a dove hunting violation. Then learn about Lufkin’s piney woods as a weekend destination, the smallest state park with a big bat population, and more.
Feature Articles
Don’t be fooled by their drab looks — wrens boast busybody energy and beautiful songs.
By Noreen Damude
At once confiding, reclusive, mellifluous, raucous, resourceful and oft-times baffling, wrens make up for in substance what they lack in glamour. Members of the family Troglodytidae, from the Greek word troglodytes, meaning “cave dwellers,” they have clearly transcended their “cave bird” beginnings and emerged into the light, adding much to our edification and delight. Read more. |
Though the Great Texas Birding Classic is postponed till 2013, many other events offer wondrous bird-watching opportunities.
 By Shelly Plante
In the spring, neotropical migrants spread their dazzling wings and leave their warm winter homes in Latin America. Some stop on the Texas coast; others fly inland. Birders flock to the hot spots, hoping for a sighting of a feathered rarity to add to their lifetime list. In addition to the events below, state parks host frequent birding activities. Read more.
|
Texas eco-musicians inspire young naturalists through music.
By Tolly Moseley
I’m watching a rapper strut across a well-lit stage. Around me, fans chant along to his call-and-response lyrics, swaying in time to the music. They burst into applause after the number is finished, and beg for one last song. Read more.
|
More Articles
DEPARTMENTS
SCOUT
Give a Gift of Natural Inspiration
Mother’s Day will be here soon. Why not treat the moms in your life to the perfect gift for those who love the outdoors and traveling to state parks? Give a subscription to the Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, with breathtaking photography, great stories on the outdoors and expert advice from Texas' foremost outdoor authorities for only $12. You can’t find another gift that will provide a year’s worth of inspiration at such an affordable price!
Magazine Subscribers - Sign up to Get Digital Versions
Paid subscribers to Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine may now receive free digital versions of the magazine as an added subscriber benefit. If you're currently a subscriber, sign up to receive the digital issues at http://www.tpwmagazine.com/digital/getdigital/.
If you are not a paid subscriber, we hope the digital issues will encourage you to subscribe. If you have any questions or issues, please email us at magazine@tpwd.state.tx.us. | 
