Travis Audubon Society: Put Out the Welcome Mat for Backyard Birds

The Round Rock Public Library and the Travis Audubon Society present Put Out the Welcome Mat for Backyard Birds, from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, September 13, Round Rock Public Library, Meeting Room A&B.

What makes a bird decide if your yard is a good place for a drop-in visit or long-term stay? Just like humans, birds need food, water, shelter and places to raise young safely, to thrive. Learn how to attract a diversity of expected backyard species, using native plants, water features, supplemental feeders, and nestboxes. Your yard will come alive with bird song and activity!

About the presenter

MaryG Zell is an environmental geologist who worked on cleaning up contaminated soil and groundwater, from gas stations to Superfund sites. When her daughter was born she went back to school to get a second master’s degree in library and information science, and worked as a school librarian for 15 years. Now retired, she can pursue her love of birds. She recently completed the Travis Audubon Master Birder course, and loves speaking about birds. MaryG is also a volunteer at the Children’s Desk at RRPL every Tuesday afternoon.