Birding in Texas is one of the best states in the U.S. Two factors help the migratory birds. Geographically, Texas offers two flyways or paths that the birds follow on their seasonal migrations.

As birds migrate through arid West Texas, there are few bodies of water where they can take a rest. Some end up landing in oilfield waste pits or ponds. That is apparently what happened to 17 ...

How farmers can help rescue water-loving birds. James Gentz has seen birds aplenty on his East Texas rice-and-crawfish farm: snow geese and pintails, spoonbills and teal.

How farmers can help rescue water-loving birds. James Gentz has seen birds aplenty on his East Texas rice-and-crawfish farm: snow geese and pintails, spoonbills and teal.

How farmers can help rescue water-loving birds. James Gentz has seen birds aplenty on his East Texas rice-and-crawfish farm: snow geese and pintails, spoonbills and teal.

How farmers can help rescue water-loving birds. James Gentz has seen birds aplenty on his East Texas rice-and-crawfish farm: snow geese and pintails, spoonbills and teal.