The Trans-Pecos avian diversity is world-class, but keeping it that way takes more than just luck. In a recent interview with Marfa Public Radio, Cecilia Riley of Trans-Pecos Bird Conservation (TBC) shared how they bridge the gap between science and community.

Through events like the Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration, TBC funds critical research on local owls and the elusive Colima warbler. By providing resources like birding guides and water-conservation manuals, they ensure that the natural heritage of West Texas remains vibrant for generations of birders and landowners alike. Check out the interview by Andrew Stuart with Marfa Public Radio’s Nature Notes Series.