WAG Quarterly Meeting
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The Wonderful Wild of Texas Owls
Discover the shadowed world of Texas' most extraordinary and unseen birds! Join us for our upcoming Audubon Meeting featuring wildlife biologist and conservation leader Romey Swanson.
About the topic:
Texas is home to an incredible diversity of owls, from backyard screech-owls to elusive species in remote West Texas mountains. In this visually rich and narrative-driven talk, Romey Swanson explores how these birds are uniquely adapted for life in the dark.
He will share personal field stories and real-world research on some of Texas’ rarest owls, including Flammulated, Northern Saw-whet, and Mexican Spotted Owls. Learn how modern tools like audio recorders and community science help us protect these birds amid changing landscapes.
About our speaker:
Romey Swanson is a Texas-based wildlife biologist, Executive Director of the Devils River Conservancy, and President of the Texas Ornithological Society. He has spent years studying West Texas mountain owls, bridging science and storytelling to protect the state's wild places. His work has been featured in Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine.