June Surprise on the Creek
Even in June, birding can bring big surprises. When Craig Hensley heard an unusual bird song, it turned out to be a Hooded Warbler, a rare visitor for this time and place.
A Quite (Un)Common Loon Encounter
Read about Operation Loon Rescue, a collaborative effort to safely relocate a common loon so it could continue its journey north.
Thorn Pigs of The Cibolo
Discover why Craig Hensley recommends looking up once in a while the next time you wander the trails of The Cibolo.
The Mouse Bird of Cibolo Creek
Discover the mouse bird of Cibolo Creek with Craig Hensley. From elusive Winter Wrens to Barred Owls, embrace patience and wonder on your next nature walk.
A Butcher of a Bird
Craig Hensley shares his encounters with loggerhead shrikes, the aggressive, yet fascinating, songbirds known as butcherbirds.
A Hoot of a Time
Craig Hensley recalls a special Barred Owl calling trip at the Cibolo Nature Center with his young nephew.
Nest Boxes and Citizen Science: A Natural Partnership
Did you know that dedicated Citizen Science volunteers maintain our Nest Boxes to help monitor Eastern Bluebirds and other nesting birds?
A Time to Connect
Craig Hensley invites us to reconnect with the natural world using some help from tools like iNaturalist and the annual City Nature Challenge.
A Bountiful Bonanza of Butterflies
Experience the beauty found in the abundance of butterflies witnessed at The Cibolo in spring.