Resources
Whether you’re a novice or an educator, we have the resources just for you!
New to birding? Here’s an easy way to get started!
Learn from the pros of how to enjoy birding in Central Texas! Simple tips and a presentation provided by board member, Anna Dunbar.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology - Field Guide
Looking up a bird? This is your online guide to finding birds and birdwatching! Also check out their eBird site!
Texas Ornithological Society
We never need a good reason to bird in Texas. This resource is a great guide to know more about birds in the Texas region.
Identify a Bird By Sound!
Shazam for birds! Or if you don’t know what that means, it’s an app that utilizes the bird sounds to identify the bird.
Texas Parks & Wildlife + Audubon Texas
Bird City Texas Recognizes and encourages effective and impactful native bird conservation where people live, work, and recreate. Learn more about this great program!
Birding Hotspot - Lake Waco, Flat Rock Park
Figuring out where to go may be tricky if you are new to birding. Here’s an easy “hot spot” thanks to our board member, Fay Ratta.
World Migratory Bird Day Resource Library
Resources for community members and educators to put together a World Migratory Bird Day event!
Birding Tourist in your hometown
Live in Waco and want to experience it like a tourist? Thanks to Baylor, we have the 6 best spots for you to check out.
American Ornithological Society (AOS) checklist changes from July 2024.
Educator Resources
If you are an educator for K-12, we have the resources necessary to teach your students all about birds, their habitats, conserving natural ecosystems that benefit both people and planet!
Teaching Birding K-12
Thanks to Cornell Lab, this is a great resource to get started in the classroom.
Project Learning Tree
Project Learning Tree is a resource for anyone working with youth from pre-school to high school level.
FeederWatcher
A citizen science project that provides resources for teachers to involve students in birdwatching and data collection.
