Summary: Is it a plane? Is it Superman? No! It’s a Black Vulture. Join Kiersten and Sam to learn about the amazing Black Vulture in this episode of Birds of Dogwood Canyon.

Show Notes:

Black Vulture imitation provided by Kiersten

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org

Summary: “What’s that bird?” Has that thought ever crossed your mind? Would you like to gain the skills to answer that question? Join us for a Birding 101 class.

Show Notes:

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Events: https://www.audubon.org/events?view_type=row&location=Dogwood%20Canyon%20Audubon%20Center

Trinity River Audubon Center Events: https://www.audubon.org/events?view_type=row&location=Trinity%20River%20Audubon%20Center

Beginning Birding Workshop for Teens and Adults: https://tickets.audubon.org/events/019dff7f-37c0-2f4a-1b25-43691bc4d245

Audubon Dallas Birding: https://audubondallas.org/birding/birding-in-the-metroplex/

Fort Worth Audubon Society: https://fwas.org/events/

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org

Summary: Is that a grass? Nope! It’s a sedge. Want to know what a sedge is? Join Kiersten and Sam for a look at this cool native Texas plant.

Show Notes:

Shop Online here for Native Plants: https://dcacplantsale.myshopify.com/

Cherokee Sedge: https://dcacplantsale.myshopify.com/products/cherokee-sedge-carex-cherokeensis

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org

Summary: Got rats? Think before you use a rodenticide to solve your problem. Some poisons can be deadly to more than just rats.

Show Notes:

Special thanks to Cheryl MacAllister who wrote the original version of this and gave me permission to use it.

”Poisons Used to Kill Rodents Have Safer Alternatives” by Ted Williams, Audubon Magazine, January-February 2013 https://www.audubon.org/magazine/poisons-used-kill-rodents-have-safer-alternatives?int_query=rodenticide∫_src=site_search

“Rodenticides may not target birds, but they do kill them,” from Audubon Staff at Audubon Connecticut, Audubon Magazine, March 19, 2024 https://www.audubon.org/connecticut/news/rodenticides-may-not-target-birds-they-do-kill-them?int_src=site_search∫_query=rodenticide

Alternatives to poison: Raptors are the Solution, https://raptorsarethesolution.org/

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org

Summary: Join Kiersten and Julie as they take a closer look at the Black-chinned Hummingbird.

Show Notes:

Black-chinned Hummingbird audio provided by Lang Elliot Music of Nature: https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/

Audubon’s Migration Explorer: https://explorer.audubon.org/home

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org

Summary: Updated episode! Are you, or someone you know, a young birder looking for a group of like minded young birders?

Listen to the end for new information.

Show Notes:

“The (Before) Breakfast Club” by Ryan Goldberg, Audubon Magazine Spring 2019

Ohio Young Birders Club: https://www.ohioyoungbirders.org/

eBird: https://ebird.org/home

Start your own young birders club: https://www.ohioyoungbirders.org/start-a-young-birders-club.html

For Cedar Hill or DFW Residents interested in joining the Dallas County Soarers:

Contact Kiersten Gibizov, Center Coordinator Community Programs: kiersten.gibizov@audubon.org

Chelsey Randel, Teen Librarian: Chelsey.randel@cedarhilltx.com

Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce: https://www.cedarhillchamber.org/

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

Summary: This spring we are talking about Gregg’s Mistflower, a pretty little bluish-purple flower that is the talk of the town!

Show Notes:

We forgot to mention that Gregg’s Mistflower is a lovely bluish purple flower when in bloom. Here is a link to photos from Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: https://www.wildflower.org/gallery/result.php?id_image=89852

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – https://www.wildfower.org

Native Plant Sale is April 11, 2026: https://dogwood.audubon.org/plantsale

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org

Summary: Are you looking for a quiet place to spend some free time and contribute to your community? Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center would love to have you as a volunteer. Join Kiersten as she tells you all about the volunteer opportunities at the center.

Show Notes:

Volunteer Applications can be found here: https://dogwood.audubon.org/volunteeropportunities

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org