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Talking to Owls


Deep in the Davis Mountains of West Texas, a rare sky island forest comes alive after dusk with a chorus of owls. Biologists and graduate students move through the night, following calls and fleeting silhouettes to uncover surprising adaptations, curious behaviors, and the vital roles these birds play in the mountain’s food web. Their discoveries highlight the resilience of wildlife while underscoring the quiet urgency of protecting this fragile habitat. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/0SK44JC-LKk Texas Parks and Wildlife Episode 11, Season 41, Program 3411 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #birding #owl #skyisland #mountains #hiking #nightvision

Talking to Owls, Biking Caprock, & Birding S. Padre | Texas Parks & Wildlife Series (Full Episode)


Episode 3411, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Join a team of researchers as they traverse the Davis Mountains in search of owls. Ride along over natural bridges and through tunnels on the mountain biking trails at Caprock Canyons State Park. See an amazing mix of birds at South Padre Island--a prime destination for birders during the fall migration. Talking to Owls - 1:39 Deep in the Davis Mountains of West Texas, a rare sky island forest comes alive after dusk with a chorus of owls. Biologists and graduate students move through the night, following calls and fleeting silhouettes to uncover surprising adaptations, curious behaviors, and the vital roles these birds play in the mountain’s food web. Their discoveries highlight the resilience of wildlife while underscoring the quiet urgency of protecting this fragile habitat. Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway: Biking Trails - 10:52 From biking over natural bridges to underneath train tunnels, Caprock Canyons State Park offers a variety of mountain biking trails for all skill levels. The most popular biking trails are Eagle Point, the Trailway at Monks Crossing, and Canyon Rim. Each trail offers amazing views of the canyons as well as the possibility to see the unique wildlife species that reside at Caprock Canyons State Park. Birding South Padre - 13:16 During the fall bird migration, the Laguna Madre provides a critical stopover for many migratory songbirds and a sanctuary for resident and overwintering species of shorebirds and waterfowl. The South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center is a great place to get a look at some of these majestic bird species. Tag along with a group of birders as they discover what birds are arriving on this windy fall day. Lone Star Land Steward: Little Las Vegas Ranch - 18:45 The 2,200-acre Little Las Vegas Ranch, owned by John S. Roley, sits on the eastern edge of the Yellow House Draw, an area described by Francisco de Coronado in 1542 as the “Casa de Amarillos” due to the low yellow hills. The property is home to numerous quail, Texas horned lizards, mule deer and white-tailed deer. Little Las Vegas was the recipient of the High Plains Ecoregion Lone Star Land Steward Award in 2025. Postcard From Texas: Blustery Beauty of Brazos Bend - 23:50 Abundant wildlife including birds, reptiles, and insects put on a show during a blustery morning at Brazos Bend State Park. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Talking to Owls - 1:39 South Padre Birding - 13:16 LSLS: Little Las Vegas Ranch - 18:45 Brazos Bend - 23:50 Share a story from this episode: https://youtu.be/gut3iqJVS9Y https://youtu.be/MZK-BTc9o_s Episode 11, Season 41, Program 3411 Air Dates: December 14-20, 2025 & June 28-July 4, 2026 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark

Beaver vs.Nutria


Can you tell the difference? 🤔 Beaver vs. nutria: one’s a native wetland builder, the other’s an invasive plant-munching machine. Learn how to tell them apart — and how to make some delicious nutria nachos in the December issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine at TPWMagazine.com "Some people call them invasive pests. I hope to call them delicious." 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/5kt38dvy #texas #texasoutdoors #texasstateparks #beaver #nutria #tpwd #tpwdiscover

Goose Island Pier


Longer than the Empire State Building 🏢 😮 Stretching 1,620 feet, the pier at Goose Island State Park offers plenty of room for fishing, strolling, and getting your 10,000 steps in. 🎣 Fish for speckled trout, flounder, and drum - no fishing license required to fish from piers or shores at Texas State Parks! Stay up-to-date with bag and size limits with our free Outdoor Annual app or OutdoorAnnual.com 🐠 #texas #texasoutdoors #texasstateparks #tpwd #tpwdiscover #gooseisland #pier #fishing #trout #flounder #drum #youtubeshorts #shortsfeed #shortsvideo

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park


In Deep East Texas, where the Neches and Angelina rivers meet, Martin Dies, Jr. State Park invites paddling, camping, birding, and stargazing. Just a short drive from Houston, this Pineywoods haven offers natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and space for families to connect with nature. For more information go to: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/martin-dies-jr Full Episode: https://youtu.be/piJ5GDyBDeM Texas Parks and Wildlife Episode 10, Season 41, Program 3410 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark #waterfalls #hiking #biking #camping