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Wild on the Prairie
For 45 years the Midland Naturalists have written a monthly newsletter featuring the Llano Estacado’s flora and fauna. The Sibley

History of the Southern Llano Estacado
The three arms of the Concho River meet at San Angelo. Each tributary is lined with pecan trees. Driving from

Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds like tubular blossoms. First the red flowers are checked, and then any other color. If flowers are present, nectar

Barn Owls Have Become More Common Over the Years
The Barn Owl lives in nearly every land except the Polar Regions, New Zealand and Oceania. However, it is scarce

The Prettiest Bird You Have Never Seen
Vermillion flycatchers are found year around at stock tanks and other places with permanent water in the region, especially to

What a Turkey!
“What a turkey!” People think turkeys are dumb. “Turkeys are so dumb they stand out in the rain with their

Birds
Birds are easy to watch. They are everywhere, even on high-rise downtown buildings. Even the most common birds exhibit fascinating

Ornithological Research
“It is a free meal for the doves. They are not smart enough to realize they are being trapped.” Phillip

Bird Migration
Bird Migration & the Central FlywayBy Erin SealeMonday, March 16, 2015 Bird migration is an incredible event that is witnessed

Saltwater Playas
Written for Sibley Nature Center by Erin Seale, April 2015 In the Llano Estacado (Figure 1) thousands of playas, or

Waterfowl
The waterfowl (Order Anseriformes) are diversified, yet as a group are very homogenous. All members are swimming birds with relatively

Exploring the Beauty of Salt Playas
Are you looking for a unique outdoor adventure in West Texas? Look no further than the salt playas at Sibley