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OUTDOORS: New bird species found in Texas
New species of birds were seen in the state of the Texas during 2014, according to a press release by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
The bird species are pending approval from the Texas Ornithological Society.
These birds are the red-legged honeycreeper and a pair of common cranes.
The red-legged honeycreeper drew people to Estero Llano Grande State Park on Thanksgiving Day.
A pair of gray-crowned finch was seen north of Dalhart in the Panhandle region on Nov. 20. Common cranes were spotted on Dec. 6 at the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, another Panhandle destination.
This represents almost as many rare birds in Texas this year as in the previous five years combined.
Bird experts are calling these uncommon sightings “vagrants,” oddities that stray from their typical ranges.
Some birders speculate a continental cold snap last month may have encourages lots of birds to move in search of food and cover.
Other possible reasons for the new species are better binoculars and cameras, audio recorders to capture bird calls plus social media and mobile applications.
“This kind of stuff awaits any observer who’s out there looking,” said Cliff Shackelford, a bird biologist with the TPWD. “There will always be vagrants because birds are so mobile. They can show up anywhere, including people’s back yards.” Read more in the weekend Bowie News.
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The old adage concerning where it’s better to start or finish strong was answered by Nocona’s boys basketball team Feb. 24.
Both.
The Indians opened Class 2A bi-district play against Anson with a strong start and finish to move on in the postseason with a 70-31 win.
Nocona Coach Brody Wilson said the intensity shown early was a must.
“We knew we need to bring the intensity early tonight,” Wilson said. “In the playoffs you take nothing for granted.”
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Bowie’s baseball team got out to an early lead in their ACS Tournament opener against Muenster Feb. 26 but the Hornets used timely hitting and took advantage of Jackrabbit miscues to post a 10-2, five-inning win.
Bowie Coach Jason McCoy said he was pleased with how his reserve players came through hitting wise but not much else.
“We didn’t locate our pitches well. We didn’t finish an inning well as they rallied with two outs. We didn’t hit the ball,” McCoy said. “Our reserves were the bright spot here.”
The Hornets had three hits in scoring a first inning run off Bowie pitcher Braylon Hardy but the Rabbits took advantage of Muenster miscues in the bottom of the inning.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Saint Jo took a one-point lead into the fourth quarter of its area round matchup with Avery Feb. 26 in Denison.
Avery put together its biggest offensive quarter of the game late and overtook the Panthers, ending their season with a 61-56 setback.
Saint Jo Coach Jacob Nockltonicksaid Avery just got hot when it counted.
“We came back from a 10-point deficit,” Nocktonick explained. “Fourth quarter rolled around and they just didn’t miss. They hit four 3-pointers in a row. They are a great team that just couldn’t miss.”
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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