2. Golden-cheeked Warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia) Photos by John Ingram about 5 inches long Both sexes have a black line through each eye, across an otherwise immaculate yellow face. Older males have a black back and crown… …and a black “bib” Females and some young males have variable amounts of green on the back and crown… Unlike those of vireos, warbler bills are slender, like forceps … and black on the throat

3. City of Austin Travis County Private landowners Partners Lower Colorado River Authority The Nature Conservancy Travis Audubon Society

4. Texas Rat Snakes Known predators of nests and young : Eastern Fox Squirrels Raccoons Jays Red Imported Fire Ants female Brown-headed Cowbird male Brown-headed Cowbird Brown-headed Cowbird