Backyard Birds

Second Saturday at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge will feature Texas Master Naturalist Nancy Collins. On August 9, at 10 a.m., Ms. Collins will speak on creating a “bird-attraction” in a north Texas yard, following four simple steps to your own “birdscape”. Ms. Collins is co-owner of the Wild Bird Center in Denton, and along with her partner, Owen Yost, writes “Bird Poop” - a monthly compendium of bird knowledge. She is an avid watcher and feeder of Texas’ wild birds (and a few squirrels), a member of the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, National Wildlife Federation, the National Wildlife Rehabilitators’ Association, Audubon Society and Native Plant Society of Texas Ms. Collins says ”Attracting all sorts of birds to your yard is inexpensive, educational, therapeutic, and fun! Fortunately, north Texas is home to hundreds of bird species, many of which you can attract to your yard simply by providing what they want and need.” There will be plenty of time for questions following her presentation. The program, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman NWR, and will be held in the AV Center at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. For information and or directions, call 903 786 2826 or visit www.friendsofhagerman.com.