“Being a part of the Bird-Saving campaign has helped me realize the number of issues migratory birds face in the wild especially in Houston with collisions. ![]() They will be continuing these surveys through the summer and through the fall migration season. Some interesting species they have found include yellow-rumped warblers, red-vented bulbuls, gray catbirds, red-bellied woodpeckers, and blue-gray gnatcatchers. The committee has been conducting bimonthly bird surveys on Zoo grounds to identify the native and migratory bird species that are using the Zoo as habitat during spring migration. to 6 a.m.Īs part of this partnership, our Zoo Crew Teens program formed a Bird-Saving Campaign Committee and have committed their time to helping save migratory birds. During peak migration, you can help save migratory birds by dimming non-essential lighting and closing blinds in your homes and businesses between 11 p.m. ![]() This year, we’ve partnered with Texas Conservation Alliance (TCA) to join them in their Lights Out for Wildlife campaign. Zoo News Blog Zoo Crew’s Support for Lights Out for WildlifeĮvery year, millions of birds migrate through Texas during peak spring and fall migration periods.
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