Mission
Bird-Friendly Communities is an initiative of Houston Audubon that aims to transform the greater Houston area into a thriving community that supports birds, provides more accessible opportunities for everyone to experience the wonder and joy of bird-watching, and patch by patch, yard by yard, park by park creates important corridors of healthy habitats for birds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Houston Audubon
On September 24, 1969, The Houston Audubon Society was formed by a dedicated group of eighteen men and women who saw the need for environmental education for youth and environmental advocacy for wildlife habitat. Today, Houston Audubon operates basically on the same values and purposes established by its founding fathers which were: to promote educational, scientific, literary, historical, and charitable purposes; to provide education and instruction in natural science through nature walks, field trips, and seminars, both to its members and through programs in the public school system; to create awareness of conservation problems and to explore solutions for said problems; to promote conservation of wildlife and natural resources through education, maintenance and management of sanctuaries and coordinated activity with governmental conservation agencies.
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The Houston Audubon website offers information on birding, classes, workshops, coastal habitat restoration, and more.
What's Happening Now
Explore our recent programs and events. Join us!
Our partners implement conservation and education initiatives to help make our community friendlier for birds.
Join Houston Audubon volunteers on our bird surveys at 14 different locations across Houston! All levels of experience are welcome. If you're new to birdwatching, this is an excellent way to start.
Organized by the National Audubon Society, this all-volunteer effort takes a snapshot of bird populations to monitor their status and distribution across the Western Hemisphere. Counts are free to join, and they run from mid-December through early-January.
Contacts
For general inquiries regarding Bird-Friendly Communities, please contact:
Gabriel Durham
Program Manager
440 Wilchester Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77079
713-932-1639 ext.109
gdurham@houstonaudubon.org
For inquiries regarding Houston Audubon's Natives Nursery and native plant sales, please contact:
Natives Nursery Manager440 Wilchester Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77079
713-932-1639 ext. 109
nativesnursery@houstonaudubon.org
For all other inquiries, please contact the Houston Audubon office.
Houston Audubon Headquarters
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
440 Wilchester
Houston, Texas 77079
713-932-1639
info@houstonaudubon.org
FAQ
You’ve come to the right place! Remember the basics of a bird-friendly community: plant native plants, add a water feature, limit threats, and add supplemental support.
We recommend making peace with your bird neighbors. Birds can play important roles in our natural systems, and when they become a nuisance, it’s often because we humans have taken up their space or simply don’t understand their behavior.
Laws vary around the country for non-migrating birds, but it is helpful to note that it is illegal to disrupt migrating birds and their nests.
Note the bird’s color, shape, bill size, and behavior. You can consult one of many excellent hard copy or online field guides here or do a quick skim of our Gulf Coast birds to find your bird.
Wild birds may appear abandoned, but parents may actually be watching them as they learn to survive outside the nest. Take a moment to assess the situation and wait for the parent to return.
For injured birds, call the Wildlife Center of Texas at The Wildlife Center of Texas.
7007 Katy Rd., Houston, TX 77024
Phone: 713-861-9453 (WILD)
Email: info@wildlifecenteroftexas.org
Learn more here.