Spring birds of the Hill Country
Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo are the main attractions, but many different species are possible in central Texas, in unusual combinations
Contributed by Kenn Kaufman
Published:
February 1, 2010
Contributing Editor Kenn Kaufman describes the field marks of five species birdwatchers look for in the Hill Country, the area of central Texas just west of Austin and northwest of San Antonio: Golden-cheeked Warbler, Black-capped Vireo, Green Kingfisher, Audubon's Oriole, and Common Pauraque. Kaufman also explains why birding in the Hill Country can sharpen your ID skills. Finally, he tells how the Golden-cheeked Warbler could have developed from the closely related Black-throated Green Warbler.
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