Birds of a Feather
Vocabulary
Traits
A genetically determined physical or behavioral characteristic of an organism.
Native Plant
A plant that occurs naturally in and is adapted to the place where it evolved.
Habitat
The natural environment in which a species, or group of species, lives.
Drought
A prolonged period of low rainfall, often leading to a shortage of water.
Precipitation
Water in the atmosphere that falls toward the ground. Precipitation includes rain, hail, sleet, and snow.
LEARN MORE
Want to go birding? Try the best sites for birding from the San Antonio Audubon Society.
Visit these resources from Wild Birds Unlimited.
Ready to watch the birds in your own backyard? See how to turn your backyard into a wildlife oasis with the National Wildlife Federation.
PODCAST
The Recharge Zone Podcast is the official podcast for the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA), a regional water management agency, which protects the portion of the Balcones Fault Zone Edwards Aquifer – a jurisdictional area that provides water to over 2.5 million people, and covers more than 8,000 square miles across 8 counties! Tune in to charge up your knowledge on all things Edwards Aquifer from the EAA.
Watch: Roel Loera | Birds of a Feather (1:37 mins)
Roel Loera, Aquifer Environmental Scientist II, provides information about the bird habitat of this region for a variety of bird species.
Videos
Watch TPWD’s Creature Feature on the golden cheeked warbler, unique to central Texas.
Explore Endangered Species of the Edwards Aquifer.
Activities
Like Water Off a Duck’s Back
Dive into science with this water activity. Learn how ducks preen to keep their feathers dry. It’s like water off a duck’s back!
Learn to Draw the Golden Cheeked Warbler
Attempt to draw the Golden Cheeked Warbler, native to the oak-juniper woodlands of central Texas.
