Written: 03/27/2009 22:16 by: Texas Outdoors View

Pack the binoculars and wing it to one of these seven perches, from the Big Thicket to Weslaco World travelers migrate to the Texas coast for the astounding variety of birds that congregate here. Yet birding remains a mystery to many Americans. It shouldn’t be. You don’t have to spend a fortun...

Written: 02/24/2009 14:02 by: Texas Outdoors View

Click Here to listed to the Ruddy Duck Latin: Oxyura jamaicensis Average length: M 15.4", F 15" Average weight: M 1.20 lbs., F 1.19 lbs. Description: The conformation of the small ruddy duck is distinctive: a short, thick neck, chunky body, stubby wings, and a fan-shaped tail c...

Written: 02/20/2009 11:51 by: Texas Outdoors View

Click Here to listed to a Ring-necked Duck Latin: Aythya collaris Average length: M 17", F 16.6" Average weight: M 1.6 lbs., F 1.5 lbs. Description: Although male ring-necked ducks superficially resemble their counterparts in greater and lesser scaups, their peaked, angular hea...

Written: 02/20/2009 11:46 by: Texas Outdoors View

Click Here to listed to a Northern Pintail Latin: Anas acuta Average length: M 25", F 21.4" Average weight: M 2.26 lbs., F 1.91 lbs. Description: Pintails are long, slender ducks with long, narrow wings, earning them the nickname "greyhound of the air." Pintails are named for t...

Written: 02/20/2009 11:38 by: Texas Outdoors View

CLICK HERE to hear a Masked Duck Latin: Nomonyx dominica Average length: M 14", F 13" Average weight: M 0.90 lbs, F 0.75 lbs. Description: Masked ducks bear a close resemblance to the closely related ruddy duck; however, they are smaller and in flight display a pronounced whi...

Written: 11/18/2008 15:01 by: Texas Outdoors View

There is only one wild migratory flock of whooping cranes of about 194 birds. The flock migrates from Wood Buffalo National Park in Canada to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. This arduous journey of 2,700 miles takes weeks. In the 1950s, there were less than 20 birds left. Governments and conservation groups helped save the flock

Written: 01/29/2008 17:37 by: Texas Outdoors View

The vision and mission of  Ducks Unlimited  is to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow, and forever by conserving, restoring, and managing wetlands.     DU acts to uphold the reputation of their organization, treating people and wildlife with respect. They evaluate their programs to guide ...

Written: 06/26/2007 10:17 by: Texas Outdoors View

The World Birding Center is a voice for conservation as well as a special place for learning and discovery.  Located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, the WBC is a network of nine sites dotted along 120 miles of river road from South Padre Island West to Roma, with habitats ranging from dry chaparral brush and verdant riverside thickets to freshwater marshes and coastal wetlands.

Written: 03/17/2007 16:14 by: Texas Outdoors View

Raccoons are primarily inhabitants of broadleaf woodlands, although they are rather common in the mixed-pine forests of southeastern Texas. They seldom occur far from water, which seems to have more influence on their distribution than does any particular type of vegetation. Still, they are one of the most abundant carnivores in the semi-desert areas of West Texas.

Written: 12/20/2006 08:35 by: Texas Outdoors View

Being a Texas Wildlife Unlimited biologist, hunters often ask me for advice cooncerning the food plots on their hunting properties, which I am more than happy to give.  Here are a few examples of questions I have recieved, along with their coresponding answers.  If you have any questions or comment...

Written: 12/08/2006 17:25 by: Texas Outdoors View

By John Schwarzlose of Texas Wildlife Unlimited

THFN Team Member and Biologist John Schwarzlose gives us some guidance for creating those essential food plots for attracting doves to your property this fall.