In this episode, Cecilia Riley talks about her robust background in conservation, the uniqueness of the Nature Conservancy's Davis Mountains Preserve in west Texas, the Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration, and much more!

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Here are additional organizations discussed by Cecilia...

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory

Partners in Flight

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

The Nature Conservancy in Texas

Davis Mountains Preserve | The Nature Conservancy

Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration

Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce

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In this episode, I chat with my good friend Juan Sebastian about The Rio Grande Valley and our trip there in 2017 when he guided Levi and me to some incredible lifers. Here is a list of our checklists from that trip...

eBird Checklist - Salineño Wildlife Preserve
eBird Checklist - Chapeño
eBird Checklist - Estero Llano Grande SP
eBird Checklist - Old Port Isabel Rd
eBird Checklist - Sabal Palm Sanctuary
eBird Checklist - Oliveira Park, Brownsville

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Instagram @jscnature
Phone (956) 313-2300
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In this episode Jim Kettelkamp gives his perspective on our May 2023 trip across Texas, including the Davis Mountains, Christmas Mountain's Oasis, the Chisos Basin, and the Wichita Mountains. In particular, we discuss Black-chinned Sparrow, Grace’s Warbler, Chihuahuan Meadowlark, Montezuma Quail, and Black-capped Vireo.

 Visit the Chihuahuan Desert | The Nature Conservancy

Our Black-chinned Sparrow and Grace's Warbler Checklist

Our Chihuahuan Meadowlark Checklist

Our Montezuma Quail Checklist

Our Black-capped Vireo Checklist

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In this episode I discuss the 37 Wood Warblers I've seen (so far) in 2023 and where I traveled to find them all, including The Davis Mountains, Christmas Mountains Oasis, Chisos Basin, The Ozarks, and local Oklahoma woods. Thanks to Levi, Virginia, and Jim for sharing this year with me.

My Warbler Photos
Here are some of my Warbler 2023 eBird checklists...
Davis Mountains Preserve Checklist
Christmas Mountains Oasis Checklist
Chisos Basin Checklist
Haikey Creek Park Checklist
Haikey Creek Park Checklist #2

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In this episode, my brother Wes discusses the evolution of his love for birds, his backyard birds in Phoenix, and our trip to Madera Canyon to chase lifers. 

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In this episode I discuss the Swainson’s Warbler, its unique dual-habitats, and my Swainson’s lifer story as I traveled around Georgia in 2021. Here are some links related to this bird and it's southern habitats ...

My Swainson's Warbler eBird list

My Swainson's Warbler photos

American Bird Conservancy

Lower Mississippi Valley Joint Venture

Sustainable Forestry Initiative

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In this episode Virginia Meredith discusses the importance of play, outdoor play, and guided intentional play in children.  She gives suggestions on how birds and bird watching can be part of this. 

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In this episode I discuss the Colima Warbler and our quest to find them after a failed first attempt in The Chisos Basin of BBNP. Included are 2 of our Colima Warbler checklists and a couple other great resources on Colima Warblers.

Colima Warbler Pinnacles Trail Checklist

Colima Warbler Boot Spring Checklist

Colima Warbler - Texas Breeding Bird Atlas

Colima Warbler | Audubon Field Guide

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In this episode I share a collection of my poems about Birds.

My brother Wes and I have a collection of poetry in a book...

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In this episode I am joined by Jim Kettelkamp to discuss our trips to find the geographically isolated Kirtland's, Golden-cheeked, and Colima Warblers from 2020-2023. Our checklists for these three great birds are below. Enjoy!

Kirtland's Warbler Checklist

Golden-cheeked Warbler Checklist

Colima Warbler Checklist

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