The Nation’s Quail Professor, Physiologist, TED talker, consultant, submarine vet, and family man. Gig ‘em!
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18 Aug 2025
Are eyeworms behind the Texas quail decline? Evidence says no. #quail #quailresearch #quailprofessor
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23 Jul 2025
This should be a short conversation, since eye “worms” are definitely NOT responsible for the quail decline in Texas.
18 Jul 2025
Join us for the South Texas Quail Short Course on Thursday, August 14th from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Center in Kingsville, Texas. Don't miss Dr. Dale Rollins and Dr. Fidel Hernandez in a round of Point-Counterpoint. Sign up at ckwri.tamuk.edu.
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23 Jul 2025
Our Conservation Reserve Program has been helping protect land for 40 years and we aren't done yet! Applications for Grassland CRP open today, July 14. We’ll be accepting a maximum of 1.8 million acres into the program nationwide. fsa.usda.gov/news-events/new…
ALT An illustration of a cow in a grassland with text, "USDA Farm Service Agency Conservation Reserve Program. Sign up for Grassland CRP. Apply by August 8."
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14 Jul 2025
Jackie Eshelmen (@kinshipecology) taught me to love plants! I like to think I taught her and other members of our class to “hide that bird” and love gamebirds! #gamebirds #grazing #conservationgrazing #gamebirdresearch
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9 Jul 2025
Bobwhite quail are down 80%, Sage-grouse 70%, and pheasants 30%. The causes are clear, habitat loss and fragmentation, intensive agriculture, extreme weather, and ag chemicals (which includes medicated feed). Will your actions improve or worsen this situation? The choice is yours
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14 Dec 2024
I’m so proud of Laritza! Hernandez and McNair Scholar, Highest Honors, President of the Wildlife Society, and a completed bobwhite quail thesis, to boot! Congratulations! #proudprofessor #LyonCenter #quail
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17 Jun 2024
Hey @mark_wildlife1
Did you invite Mr. Bob White to this cover crop field day?
Sound ⬆️
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18 Jun 2024
Notice how responsive the Gambel's #quail chicks are to mama's alert. #cameratrap 🔊up!
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10 May 2024
There’s nothing like calling a turkey and getting a response. Great habitat and hunt in OK. #turkey #turkeyhunting #lyoncenter #gamebirdresearch
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8 May 2024
Gambel’s quail on the move!
8 May 2024
Volume up (and full-screen) for one minute of Gambel's #quail chick fun. Best I could count in this batch: 17. 😍😍😍
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27 Apr 2024
Great tips for success, and great picture!
27 Apr 2024
Simple habits I try to practice:
1.) Eat well
2.) Exercise
3.) Sleep 8h
4.) Limit TV time
5.) Expose to sun
6.) Write 30min a day
7.) Connect with friends
8.) Start your day with gratitude
9.) Work on things that bring you joy
10.) Challenge yourself on something meaningful
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25 Apr 2024
We were grateful for the chance to celebrate the Lyon family and the upcoming #TAMUC Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at a special ceremony in Rockwall last week.
Read more at bit.ly/3xSDOl6
ALT A poster that reads "Celebrating the Future" and "Lyon Center for Gamebird Research." The post features concept art of a multi-building complex and a photograph of a quail chick.
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27 Mar 2024
Groundbreaking for the new Lyon Center for Gamebird Research was incredible. I’m honored to receive support from the Chancellor, President, Board of Regents, Ted Lyon, TX State Reps and Senators, The Quail Crew, Faculty, and Friends. Thank you all! #LyonCenter #Gamebirds #TAMUC
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28 Feb 2024
80% of bagged blue quail were juveniles. 50% of bagged birds were in breeding condition. February in the trans-Pecos. #quailresearch #quail
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15 Feb 2024
I really enjoyed being on the Upland Nation podcast to discuss quail farts, population decline, and hunting tips! tamuc.edu/news/tamucs-quail-…
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14 Dec 2023
Avian influenza is a serious threat to wild and captive-raised birds. US cases are down from 2022, but new cases like this often indicate a pending surge.
14 Dec 2023
New cases of avian influenza confirmed in Arkansas mhobserver.com/new-cases-of-…
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13 Dec 2023
Great news! Duck hunters can soon use a digital stamp. One less license in the wallet.
12 Dec 2023
Breaking #DuckPolicy News: The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Duck Stamp Modernization Act. Duck hunters will now be able to access their federal duck stamps digitally. Learn more: ⬇️
ducks.org/newsroom/us-house-…
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2 Dec 2023
We recorded an 8:1 juvenile to adult ratio for Trans-Pecos blues. Good reproduction. Food varied but mainly insects, berries/fruit, seeds, and some feeder grain. Still food out there. Coveys were 15-30 birds and we flushed 12-20 coveys a day in cloudy weather. #quailresearch
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