Friends of
Balcones Canyonlands
National Wildlife Refuge
 
Celebrating 150th Anniversary of the Golden-cheeked Warbler
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Welcome to Friends of Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge

When Spanish explorers first saw the layers of hills northwest of what is now Austin, Texas, they named the land Balcones. These limestone hills and spring fed canyons make up most of the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, located north of Lake Travis. The primary purpose of the refuge is to conserve the nesting habitat of the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo. Both of these birds nest in Central Texas, the warbler exclusively.

The Spring 2012 Crier is now online! READ IT HERE!


Upcoming events

Sunday, June 17, 2012 6:30 AM • Cow Creek Road
Sunday, August 12, 2012 8:30 AM • Balcones National Wildlife Refuge

REVIEWS

"I feel so lucky to have been in town at the right time for the Songbird Festival. Just want to thank all the volunteers who put on the event. I know it takes a huge effort!"

Thank you,
Todd from WA State


I really want to thank you and everyone involved for putting on such a wonderful event. I am still drooling over that gourmet lunch! It was so great to have such knowledgeable sparrow guides and to be able to experience the wonders of the Balcones Canyonlands NWR.  My best experience of the day was during the early walk at the Flying X lead by Jeff Patterson.  We slowly circled a bush and up popped a rufous-crowned sparrow who cooperatively sat out in the dawn light allowing a really good look. 


That was just delightful!
Sharon, Austin, TX


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