Sun City Nature Club

Martin Byhower, who also advises people on native planting for their lawns, led the bird watching group for the Sun City Nature Club on May 8. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Martin Byhower, who also advises people on native planting for their lawns, led the bird watching group for the Sun City Nature Club on May 8. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Sun City birders find respite in watching late migration patterns

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
“Green heron flying this way,” announced Belinda Avey to the group of birdwatchers during an early-morning Sun City birdwalk on May 8. Bird walks happen twice a month at Legacy Hills Park, with a crowd that ranges from eight to 22 people.
Landscape architect and bird watch guide Martin Byhower stands beside his American beautyberry tree. The tree leaves serve as natural insecticide and birds love to eat the purple berries.

Landscape architect and bird watch guide Martin Byhower stands beside his American beautyberry tree. The tree leaves serve as natural insecticide and birds love to eat the purple berries.

Sun City naturalist’s home garden stars in upcoming PBS Show

Abbey Archer
Monday, September 2, 2024
Sun City Resident Martin Byhower and his native garden will be featured on the Central Texas Gardener show on PBS Station KRLU on October 19 at noon and 4 p.m. and on October 20 at 9 a.m. The Central Texas Gardener show is the longest running show on PBS.
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