Dr. Kevin
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Dr. Kevin
@kmatoo.bsky.social
Geographer. Philosopher. Urban Ecology Professional. River Rat.
Required viewing for a Texas Christmas. Don’t make me put on Andy Williams!
December 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Ready for the best night of the year
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Termites on parade after our first rain since early September
October 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Went to the river today and found some peace of mind
October 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Long hot busy day at the office but I took time to sit by this September river and be taunted by a belted kingfisher and many white-eyed vireos
September 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
If you’re in Austin…Join us tomorrow Saturday September 20 for the September Hornsby Bend Birding Field Trip - FREE and No Registration Required! Just meet at the CER 730am with binoculars and water and dress for 3 hours of hot dusty trail walking. Lots of migratory birds passing through
September 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
SCOTUS support the Geheime Staatspolizei. Rise up! Dissent is patriotic when the court supports the Gestapo.
September 9, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Wonderful cool wet cloudy weather for today’s September River Survey from Howard Lane to the Utley Bridge around Wilbarger Bend. 13 pirates with Admiral Anderson leading this month. Highlights of birds included two bald eagles, Louisiana waterthrush, Mississippi kites, and more.
September 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Truly crackers
August 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Life at the sewage ponds on a long hot summer’s day. Hornsby Bend and birds migrating.
August 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Nonhuman repurposing. Black-bellied whistling ducks at Hornsby Bend
August 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Ok one more Tom Lehrer song because some of you may not know you know him from Schoolhouse Rock
Tom Lehrer - "Silent E"
YouTube video by Edgar Aldrett
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July 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Another day of flood watch in Texas as Hill Country rivers rise. 8” plus totals since midnight in some places
🚨 Flood Watch issued July 13 at 7:18AM CDT until July 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX 🚨
Additional Details Here.
July 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Flooding down in Texas. The flood that will refill the Highland lakes has arrived but with a steep human cost.
July 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Rise up Magyars!
June 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
River day yesterday
June 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Supreme Leader McBonespurs!
June 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Mother Nature is pissing on Trump’s parade
June 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
One of the best of the day. Rise up!
June 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
June 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Rough week at the office as a powerful microburst hits Hornsby Bend and ravages hundreds of trees. Trails closed until we can get the dangerous trees cleared. Call me Dr Chainsaw
May 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Memorial Day weekend rereading a classic on the fog and farce and tragedy of war
May 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
An amazing bird day at Hornsby Bend for the World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) Celebration. Over 250 people showed up (overflow parking on the hay field!) to celebrate migratory birds with the Travis Audubon Society and many organizations
May 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Join Travis Audubon and Austin Water at one of the top birding spots in the U.S. for a fun-filled day of birding, learning, and connecting with nature and community!

Bird Survey (7 AM) or a guided Beginners’ Bird Walk (9 AM)
1030-130pm social time
🐦 Afternoon Bird Walk at 1:15 PM
May 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I learned something today at our grocery store. The implications are staggering.
May 7, 2025 at 1:41 AM