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Join us in welcoming back the vibrant hummingbirds to our gardens with natural nectar made from white sugar and water.

Join us in welcoming back the vibrant hummingbirds to our gardens with natural nectar made from white sugar and water.

To help ensure the passage of nearly 2 billion birds from around 400 different species, the National Audubon Society is asking state residents to dim their nighttime lights as a part of the biannual “Lights Out, Texas!” campaign.

DALLAS -- Texas residents who look up at the night sky over the next few weeks might catch a glimpse of an avian superhighway.

Another week has passed. It was a particularly challenging one on a personal level, so this morning, as I awakened, I yawned and stretched as I always do. You perhaps start your day that way, too. This morning, I requested that Spirit show me a sign of encouragement. Then I opened the shades, walked to […]

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Texans are urged to dim their lights for migrating birds. The "Lights Out, Texas!" campaign aims to reduce collisions. Studies show that dimming lights significantly reduce bird fatalities.

From April 1 to the end of June millions of birds will be migrating through the state.

Cornell Lab of Ornithology staff member Victoria Campbell spends her free time caring for bats in need – setting tiny broken bones, feeding babies, treating illness and nursing native bats back to health so they can be released. 

If you're into birds, good news: There are apps are available to identify birdsong, and devices like Haikubox that monitor your yard 24/7 and ID birds. Smart birdhouses also ID birds, and get snapshots and video for sharing. There are even smart coops for your chickens and ducks.