Essential Texas Birding
Big as Texas eBird Counties Spreadsheet
Last 10 Years Project
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Bird’s Eye View Podcast: featuring Rich Kostecke
Want to get to know Texas birder Dr. Rich Kostecke? Check out his recent chat on the Bird’s Eye View Podcast discussing his early studies, ongoing work, and hybrid warblers in the Davis Mountains.
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Big as Texas eBird Counties notes Summer 2026
Quarterly eBird county updates feature Hooded Crow added to the Texas state list, TOS review species, Warbling Vireo status updates, and notable county additions.
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TBRC 2026 Meeting Report
The Texas Bird Records Committee (TBRC) held its 2026 Annual Meeting on August 8, 2026. Species Status Updates & Committee Topics Fourth Round Record Decisions All three fourth-round bird records evaluated during the meeting were not accepted: For definition of “Fourth Round Record Decisions” check the TBRC bylaws. Other Notable Topics Elections and Committee Structure
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Nueces and Cameron County’s Division & Last 10 Years 2026 update
A 2026 update on the Division A eBird race between Nueces and Cameron counties, highlighting species additions, 10-year streak updates, and what to watch for as fall approaches.
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The 2026 Mid-Year “Last 10-Year” Update
A mid-year look at the Texas Last 10 Years project. Out of 493 species tracked over the last decade, two annual streaks are still up in the air for 2026. Here is where the data stands and what species to watch for in the second half of the year.