Travel & Outdoors
April 15, 2021
Chasing Down Birds of Prey With Ornithologist and Musician Jonathan Meiburg
His new book traces the evolution of caracaras—a strange and beautiful type of falcon.
Birds
Critters
October 24, 2019
Can the Bobwhite Quail Be Saved?
Once widely hunted in Texas, the beloved game birds have been dwindling in number in recent decades. But a West Texas hunter and professor believes he’s found a way to save them.
The Texanist
July 20, 2019
The Texanist: Why Do We Share a State Bird With Five Other States?
A pair of Austin birders think it’s time to replace the Northern mockingbird with something more . . . Texas-y.
Critters
November 18, 2015
We’ve Got the Monk (Parakeet)
An (extremely) amateur ornithologist’s examination of the monk parakeet and its time in Texas.
Critters
July 15, 2015
A Tyler Man Is Suing the City After He Was Arrested for Swearing When He Picked Up His Missing Bird
A colorful man with a colorful bird had a hard time in the Tyler police station.
Critters
February 19, 2015
Eight Reasons Grackles Are Awesome
Maybe it’s time we kick the mockingbird off its perch as the state bird and replace it with an avian friend with even more personality and visibility.
January 21, 2013
How the Drought is Impacting Rice Farmers and Hot Tub Owners
The drought leaves nothing untouched. This week the drought impacts the state’s rice farmers, migratory bird populations, and hot tub owners.
Recipes
January 20, 2013
Grilled Quail with Polenta on Spinach
Grilled Quail 1/4 pound hickory-smoked bacon, diced 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon minced shallots 8 ounces heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh sage 12 quail, semi-boned Extra-virgin olive oil as needed 1 large sweet red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons clarified butter Polenta (see recipe below) Sautéed spinach
Recipes
January 20, 2013
Madeira Quail Breasts with Saffron Mayonnaise on Toast
Recipe from “The Pleasure of Their Companies.”
Hunting & Fishing
January 20, 2013
Quick Cuisine: After the Hunt
A bird in the pan is worth two in the bush, especially when it’s quail.
Recipes
January 20, 2013
Split Quail With Juniper Berries and Gin
Serves 4 Preparation Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 20 to 30 Minutes 8 small (4-ounce) or 4 large (8-ounce) quail, split down the back and flattened 1/2 cup flour mixed with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon thyme 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 shallots, minced
Recipes
January 20, 2013
Boneless Smoked Quail
Boneless Smoked Quail 6 boned quail, about 3 ounces each 2 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoning salt 2 teaspoons Ac’cent seasoning 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning Mix spices together, adding water (about 7 to 8 teaspoons) until an almost thin consistency is reached. Be
Food & Drink
January 20, 2013
What’s Good For the Goose
Most recipes for game birds amount to long, slow overkill. Only quick, hot cooking ensures that red-meat birds retain their rich flavor.
Critters
February 24, 2012
Feathery Friday: Baby Bald Eagles in Llano, Turkeys and Penguins in San Antonio
A selection of our favorite bird-related stories from around the state.
Web Exclusive
April 30, 2011
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
Victor Emanuel describes what he likes about these beautiful birds that can be found in Texas.
Politics
December 1, 1996
Shooting Blanks
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department aims to please hunters and birders alike. So why is everyone gunning for it?
