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We’re excited to let you in on all of the wonderful things happening on the coastal prairie.
Hi there! Check out the posts below for wildlife spotlights, prairie restoration updates, volunteer highlight stories, and much more! Have an idea for a new blog post? Email info@coastalprairieconservancy.org and let us know.
State of the Species: Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)
The loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) is a unique songbird you might see on the coastal prairie. Named for its disproportionately large head …
State of the Species: LeConte's Sparrow (Ammodramus leconteii)
What’s that, scurrying through the marsh grass? Oh, it’s just a mouse…. Or is it? You may have seen a subtle blur …
State of the Species: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus)
The scissor-tailed flycatcher, with its namesake long, forked tails, is one of the most recognizable bird species on the Katy Prairie and throughout …
State of the Species: American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
Considered by many to be the most beautiful falcon in North America, American kestrels are found in a large variety of habitats including grasslands on the Katy Prairie …