Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup
News from Hueco Tanks, Black's Barbecue, and lots more
"...Laredo Birding (Virtual) Festival Feb. 13, Laredo, www.laredobirdingfestival.org..."
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Feb. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup
Laissez les bons temps rouler
"...Planetarium Show Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, 28, Clute,..."
Jan. 31, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup
From Día de los Muertos celebrations to holiday lights in November
"...Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Nov. 6-10, Harlingen, www.rgvbf.or..."
Nov. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
Day Trips: Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Unspoiled coastal refuge at its best in the fall
"...Birders treasure the preserve as a birding paradise. Aplomado falcons circle in the blue sky while..."
Oct. 4, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup
February's full of fun
"...Laredo Birding Festival Feb. 6-9, Laredo, www.laredobirdingfestival.org..."
Feb. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup
Pre-holiday travel tips
"...Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Nov. 7-11, Harlingen, www.rgvbf.org..."
Nov. 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
What Are the Birds Telling Us About Climate Change?
Reading the signs from our friends up in the sky
"...recently retired from computer software work and has been birding since his first bird watching experience at a count,..."
Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Melany Jean
Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup
February fun in the Year of the Dog
"...Laredo Birding Festival Feb. 7-10, Laredo, www.laredobirdingfestival.org..."
Jan. 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
Fishing With the Heron King
Name Sayers take us to river
"...bird nerds, especially Hellman and Himmler. “Name Sayers” is birding nomenclature for those fliers classified by their vocalizations, like..."
Sept. 11, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin
Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup
Drivin' the blues away
"...Laredo Birding Festival Feb. 8-11, Laredo, www.laredobirdingfestival.org..."
Feb. 1, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
Day Trips: Patsy Glenn Refuge, Wimberley
Bird sanctuary near the center of town brings out the wild at heart
"...by local naturalist Patsy Sue Glenn and the Wimberley Birding Society began working on the 1.8-acre park in 2001...."
April 1, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Day Trips: Katy Prairie, Hockley
Wildlife viewing platform give a bird's eye view of Warren Lake
"...Warren Lake is one of the premiere wildlife and birding locations on the coast. Not only can you see..."
April 10, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Day Trips: Quinta Mazatlan
McAllen home to diverse ecosystem
"...classroom for area schools, a museum, and a world-class birding site. The inexpensive tours are worth the money, if..."
Jan. 16, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Day Trips: Hidalgo Pumphouse Museum
Museum tells the story of the Rio Grande Valley
"...pumphouse has been designated as one of nine World Birding Centers in the Valley. In the shadow of the..."
Nov. 28, 2014 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
The Food Issue: Rock & Roll Chef
A soundtrack for your chicken posole
"...town begging for tips. But despite her constant song birding as she crafted meals, she couldn’t hit a pitch..."
June 14, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston
Playback: HAAM-er Time
Being a musician doesn't always come with a choice, and rarely includes health insurance, so HAAM Benefit Day remains paramount
"...frontman Jeff Somers rescuing an upturned turtle during a birding hike as Kim's narration pondered existence. Imagine if Werner..."
Sept. 28, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin
The Luv Doc: Stop Talking About Your Workout. Forever.
A great body doesn’t make you interesting, it just makes your dullness slightly more tolerable.
"...if you hated gym class, do “activities” like LARPing, birding, grown-up hide-and-seek, or break dancing. These are things you..."
April 13, 2012 Column by The Luv Doc
Day Trips
The Stephen F. Austin State Park includes both a traditional recreation area and a historic site celebrating the birthplace of Texas
"...migratory birds. This is one of the most popular birding sites in the area. There are six miles of..."
July 9, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
SXSW Film
Daily reviews and interviews
"...of shorts runs the gamut. While David Wilson's "Big Birding Day" never really delivers the birds, nor a big..."
March 19, 2010 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...attract migrating birds and waterfowl, making it Austin's top birding destination. At the event, Dr. Al Armendariz of the..."
Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
Mars and the military, McDonald's, and much more
"...after looking at the author of a West Indies birding book sitting in his bookshelf...."
Dec. 4, 2009 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants
Day Trips
At the Sea Life Center in Port Isabel, each tank serves as a window to the underwater world off the Texas coast
"...six passengers on the tours. The Colleys also do birding tours that last between two and three hours which..."
May 1, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Birds of America
Austin transplant Alex Karpovsky blends fact and fiction in his funny, heady tracking of the elusive ivory-billed woodpecker
"...reports of sightings in rural Arkansas surfaced within the birding community. Then, the fiction: Amateur birder and poet Johnny..."
March 7, 2008 Screens Feature by Toddy Burton
Holiday Rambles
Here's a list for exploring Austin's precious parkland
"...of ducks on the lagoons now); see website for birding info. Ask about the Austin Christmas Bird Count! Five..."
Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature
Day Trips
The Choke Canyon State Park is a haven for fishermen, birders, and campers alike
"...those who like to view wildlife, it's a great birding place, and to those who just want to relax,..."
March 2, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...daytime hiking access to interpretive trails as well as birding and fishing. Workers are focusing on reversing damage from..."
Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature
Day Trips
Join Capt. Day Trips on a one-hour dolphin tour
"...are an hour later. Woody's also offers fishing excursions, birding tours, and a two-hour nature tour. For information call..."
Oct. 22, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Summer Fun
Oh, Galveston
"...Galveston's western end, the park is ideal for camping, birding, fishing, and simply absorbing the best of the Texas..."
May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Kate X Messer
Day Trips
If you are looking to relax, do some fishing, or maybe some bird watching, the Spoonville RV Park and Lodge might be right for you
"...allows, he also takes visitors on a tour of birding spots in the area...."
April 16, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
The CD 25 Delicatessen
"...his border colleagues – supported the project, and that birding and ecotourism promise to bring economic development to the..."
