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Interested in joining our ‘22-‘23 cohort of Ma

Interested in joining our ‘22-‘23 cohort of Master Naturalist trainees? Applications are due in just 2 weeks, on August 18th! Spread the word!! Link in bio

Mom Black-chinned hummingbird on nest and her hatc

Mom Black-chinned hummingbird on nest and her hatchlings a few weeks later. #blackchinnedhummingbird

We recently held a safe holiday celebration for ou

We recently held a safe holiday celebration for our Balcones Canyonlands Texas Mastet Naturalist chapter. New officers for the coming year were elected and newly certified Texas Master Naturalists were recognized, along with those who recertified. This has been a fantastic year. Thanks to Kathryn Teich for the photos. #balconescanyonlandstexasmaternaturalistchapter

Some members of the Balcones Canyonlands Texas Mas

Some members of the Balcones Canyonlands Texas Master Naturalist chapter participated in the 2021 Christmas Bird count. They were in far NW Travis county, Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. Thanks to Vicki Wold for the images.

Did you ever wonder why this fall wildflower is ca

Did you ever wonder why this fall wildflower is called Frostweed (Verbesina virginica)? Check out the next images. When the first hard freeze of the year comes in the fall or winter the sap in the dried stalks freezes and bursts forth in beautiful ice sculptures. Now you know. Thanks to Andi Kinnison for the ice photos. #frostweed, #verbesinavirginica.

The Christmas Bird Count is the longest running ci

The Christmas Bird Count is the longest running citizen science wildlife census in the world. Administered by the National Audubon Society, the data collected by CBC participants for over a century is among the largest resources informing ornithologists and conservation biologists about how the birds of the Americas are faring over time.

Whether you are a relatively new birder or an expert, you can participate in Christmas Bird Counts and contribute important data – all you have to do is join a CBC circle near you! Participants follow specified routes through a designated 15-mile diameter circle, counting every bird they see or hear all day.

All CBCs are conducted from December 14 to January 5.

Please visit https://travisaudubon.org/christmas-bird-counts for information about participating.

Part of Texas Master Naturalist training includes

Part of Texas Master Naturalist training includes field trips to natural areas of interest in Central Texas. Our chapter recently visited a site on the South San Gabriel River that contains dinosaur tracks and other geological features. Additionally, we visited a Karst cave in the Avery Ranch neighborhood. We were led by Dr. Nico Hauwert, a hydrologist with the City of Austin and Program Manager with the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. Thanks to #marthastockton and #joannechicco for photos. #averyranchcave, #dinosaurtracks, #southsangabrielriver, #texasmasternaturaliststateconvention

This little guy is a bit confused, to be blooming

This little guy is a bit confused, to be blooming in Travis county on 11/25/21. There were many rosettes around as well. #texasbluebonnet, #lupinustexensis

Wildflowers usually bloom at predictable times in

Wildflowers usually bloom at predictable times in the year, based on decades of observations. Apparently this little beauty, a Texas Bluebell (Eustoma exaltatum) hasn’t read the latest guidebook. If it had, it would know to bloom in June and July instead of November! What wildflowers have you seen blooming out of season this year? #texasbluebell, #eustomaexaltatum, #mansfielddam, #mansfielddampark, #laketravis, #texaswildflowers

There is a magical place about 45 minutes west of

There is a magical place about 45 minutes west of Austin called @westcaveoutdoordiscoverycenter. Our chapter recently took a field trip there. It contains a grotto in an area one would think found in a jungle somewhere. There is also a cave. If you haven’t been there, this is a perfect time of the year to visit. You can find info online and there is a fee for a guided hike (the only type available). Enjoy these photos by #marthastockton. #balconescanyonlandstexasmasternaturalistchapter, #westcave, #westcaveoutdoordiscoverycenter

#saveinsects, #savebirds

#saveinsects, #savebirds

The Austin area seems to be awash in Tall Goldenro

The Austin area seems to be awash in Tall Goldenrod this fall. Solidago altissima. It is one of the showiest of all fall wildflowers. Pollinators love it. #tallgoldenrod, #solidagoaltissima, #commonsfordranchpark , #fallwildflowers

It’s not too late to participate in the Texas Po

It’s not too late to participate in the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz. Visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Web site for further info or go to iNaturalist and register for 2021 Texas Pollinator BioBlitz. #variegatedfritillary, #texaspollinatorbioblitz, #texasparksandwildlife,#inaturalist

Your help is needed. Visit tpwd.texas.gov/educatio

Your help is needed. Visit tpwd.texas.gov/education/bioblitz for further information.

Fall is finally here!! Get out and enjoy! #lowwate

Fall is finally here!! Get out and enjoy! #lowwatercrossing, #mansfielddam, #jessicahollispark, #lakeaustin, #lowercoloradoriver

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I hope you will check this out.

Keep your eyes peeled for Orioles. They are migrat

Keep your eyes peeled for Orioles. They are migrating through the Austin area now. #baltimoreorioles, #birdsoftexas, #orioles, #birdsofinstagram, #bctxmn

Here’s information about our next chapter meetin

Here’s information about our next chapter meeting. #balconescanyonlandstexasmasternaturalist, #meginglis, #landscapingwithnativeplants, #nativeplantsociety, #nativelandscapecertificationprogram, #bctxmn

Here is another fabulous fall wildflower, Cardinal

Here is another fabulous fall wildflower, Cardinal Flower, Lobelia cardinalis. It likes to grow along riverbanks. #lobeliacardinalis, #cardinalflower, #balconescanyonlandstexasmasternaturalist, #bctxmn, #texaswildflowers, #fallwildflowers

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