Bird watching is a calming hobby enjoyed by people of all ages, but there are many things to learn from it as well. These informative websites will surely become helpful resources for your next birding adventure.

All About Birds
Beginning bird watchers will benefit greatly from this helpful website, which is manned by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at Cornell University. Featuring birding basics, a comprehensive bird species guide, fascinating videos, scientific facts about birds, and much more, All About Birds is all you need to begin birding as a hobby.

Audubon
One of the most popular sources of information for all of your birding needs, Audubon’s website is packed full of information about bird conservation, bird watching, and furthering your education about birds. This site is updated regularly to include which birds can be found as the seasons change, and it also highlights initiatives to save endangered birds all over the world.

ABA Blog
The American Birding Association’s blog keeps readers up-to-date with the organization’s latest events and initiatives. Posts from a number of contributors discuss the latest issues in birding, and features like the photo quiz and the birder’s exchange make sharing your love of birding fun.

Public Domain/Public Domain

What’s a Shack Taco? Come to the Taco Shack and find out! Located in Austin's Rosedale neighborhood, the Taco Shack is the place to go for a quick and tasty breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Shack Taco is the perfect way to kick start your day; it comes with your choice of eggs, potatoes, cheese, and meat on a soft flour tortilla. Just walk up to the counter and the friendly servers will help you. Not in the mood for a taco? There are regular breakfast plates, too. The dining area doesn’t have many tables, but there is always lots of outdoor seating. For lunch and dinner, the favorite is the Shack Burrito, and don’t pass up the filling and affordable combo plates. And big orders to go are no problem – just call ahead!

Taco Shack
4412 Medical Parkway
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 300-2112
http://tacoshack.com/
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