Rio Grande Valley Rare Bird Alert - December 10, 2024

 Rarities in the Rio Grande Valley, from West to East: 

*Say's Phoebes, Anna's Hummingbirds, and Eastern Bluebirds are unusually plentiful this season and will not be listed below. Check eBird for recent sightings of these species. 

Starr County

Morelet's Seedeater, Red-billed Pigeon,and Muscovy Duck have been reported at Salineño recently. Seedeaters are closely associated with the cane grass right along the river trail and on the island. Two Hook-billed Kites, one of which was photographed, were seen on 11/16 with at least one seen through 11/29. 

Santa Margarita Ranch: Brown Jay, Mottled Owl, Muscovy Duck, Rose-throated Becard, Red-billed Pigeon, Dusky-capped Flycatcher, and Hook-billed Kite have been present here. Recently a Song Sparrow, and Anna's Hummingbird have been reported as well. Site admission is through pre-arranged guided access only.

Below is a list of guides offering tours to Santa Margarita Ranch, in alphabetical order by last name. There is a Facebook page that excludes some guides and does not include all tour options available to visiting birders. Contact those below for full access to your visitation options. 

Cameron Cox: kumleini@gmail.com 

Jesse Huth: jesse@pibird.com

Zach Johnson / Simon Kiacz: simonkiacz@gmail.com 

Ryan Rodriguez: ryvicrodriguez23@gmail.com 

Hidalgo County

Two Green-tailed Towhees were present this week at the Yturria Brush Tract of Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, through at least 12/9. 

One to two Audubon's Orioles have been at Bentsen State Park from 11/7 through at least 12/9, most commonly near the La Familia Nature Center. 

An Audubon's Oriole and a hybrid Audubon's x Altamira continue at the National Butterfly Center for the third year this season. A Winter Wren is present through 12/9. Bird feeding happens daily at 8:30 and 1:30. 

A Wood Thrush was at Quinta Mazatlan on 11/27. Two Wood Ducks have been at this location at least through 11/30. 

Up to six Groove-billed Ani were at San Juan Wetlands from 11/20 -11/21. 

A young Reddish Egret is hanging out at Delta Lake, usually on the east side of FM 88. Most recently reported on 12/3. 

A Winter Wren was present 11/20 - 12/1 at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Weslaco. 

Cameron County

A wintering Burrowing Owl has been regular at a culvert near the Port of Harlingen for the past month or so. See eBird for details.

A Tropical Parula was reported at Los Fresnos Nature Park 11/28 through 12/8. 

A Tropical Parula was photographed at Mont Meta Cemetery near San Benito on 11/26.

A Hermit Warbler continues at Buena Vista Cemetery in Brownsville through at least 12/07. 

A Hermit Warbler appears to be overwintering in Brownsville in the same location where one wintered last year. Photo by Evan Farese.

A Tropical Parula was at Resaca de la Palma State Park on 11/11 and continued through 12/7. Some birders have reported two individuals. Two Dusky-capped Flycatchers were reported here on 11/15, with at least one continuing through 12/1. 

A Tropical Parula was found on the Laguna Vista Nature Trail on 11/1, continuing through 12/3. Some observers have reported two. An Anna's Hummingbird has been frequenting the feeder at Blind #3, most recently reported on 12/3. A rare-in-winter Painted Bunting and Yellow-breasted Chat have been observed here recently as well.

A Purple Gallinule has been hanging out at the South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center since 10/24, bouncing around between this site and South Padre Island Convention Center, last reported on 12/9.

A Groove-billed Ani has been lingering at the South Padre Island Convention Center, most recently reported on 12/9. A Palm Warbler was here from 12/8 to 12/9. 

Two Brown Boobies were reported from SPI Jetty on 12/7 and one on 12/8. 

A Tropical Parula was at UTRGV Brownsville through 12/8. Late/wintering Yellow-throated Vireo, Bay-breasted Warbler, and American Redstart have also been at the same location. 

A Western Tanager was at Oliviera Park on 12/5. 

Willacy County

A Sabine's Gull was found at Fred Stone County Park in Port Mansfield on 11/16 and, remarkably is hanging around through at least 12/9. 

Willacy County's second Sabine's Gull. Photo by Evan Farese

Full, up-to-date county eBird Rare Bird Alert Reports:

Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy 

A note on playback: Playback is strictly prohibited in ALL State Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, and many if not all private nature parks. In addition to being potentially harmful to birds when used extensively, it is also disruptive towards other birders. Thank you for not using playback! 

Good Birding! 

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Compiled by Tiffany Kersten 
Nature Ninja Birding Tours 

Additional resources for visiting birders may be found at NatureNinjaBirding.com. 

Rio Grande Valley Rare Bird Alert -- December 3, 2024

 Rarities in the Rio Grande Valley, from West to East: 

*Say's Phoebes and Eastern Bluebirds are unusually plentiful this season and will not be listed below. Check eBird for recent sightings of these species. 

Starr County

Morelet's Seedeater, Red-billed Pigeon, Roseate Spoonbill, and Muscovy Duck have been reported at Salineño recently. Seedeaters are closely associated with the cane grass right along the river trail and on the island. Two Hook-billed Kites, one of which was photographed, were seen on 11/16 with at least one seen through 11/29. 

Santa Margarita Ranch: Brown Jay, Mottled Owl, Muscovy Duck, Rose-throated Becard, Red-billed Pigeon, Dusky-capped Flycatcher, and Hook-billed Kite have been present here. Recently a Song Sparrow, Anna's Hummingbird, and Black-headed Grosbeak have been reported as well. Site admission is through pre-arranged guided access only.

Here is a list of guides offering tours to Santa Margarita Ranch, in alphabetical order by last name. There is a Facebook page that excludes some guides and does not include all tour options available to visiting birders. Contact those below for full access to your visitation options. 

Cameron Cox: kumleini@gmail.com 

Jesse Huth: jesse@pibird.com

Zach Johnson / Simon Kiacz: simonkiacz@gmail.com 

Ryan Rodriguez: ryvicrodriguez23@gmail.com 

Hidalgo County

Two Audubon's Orioles have been at Bentsen State Park from 11/7 to 12/2. 

An Audubon's Oriole and a hybrid Audubon's x Altamira continue at the National Butterfly Center for the third year this season. Bird feeding happens daily at 8:30 and 1:30. 

A Wood Thrush was at Quinta Mazatlan on 11/27. Two Wood Ducks have been at this location at least through 11/30. 

Up to six Groove-billed Ani were at San Juan Wetlands from 11/20 -11/21. 

A young Reddish Egret is hanging out at Delta Lake, usually on the east side of FM 88. Most recently reported on 12/3. 

Two Greater Scaup was found on Donna Reservoir amongst the scores of Lesser Scaup on 11/15 and continue through 11/30.

A Winter Wren was present 11/20 - 12/1 at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Weslaco. 

A Prairie Falcon was seen near McCook along County Road 4304 on 12/1. See eBird for specifics.

Two Green-tailed Towhees were photographed at the Yturria Tract of the LRGV NWR near La Jolla on 12/1. 

Cameron County

A Hermit Warbler continues at Buena Vista Cemetery in Brownsville through at least 11/27. At least one of the two reported Tropical Parulas continued through 12/1 as well. 

A Hermit Warbler appears to be overwintering in Brownsville in the same location where one wintered last year. Photo by Evan Farese.

 A Black Scoter was present at the Brownsville Landfill from 11/23 to 11/26. 

A Tropical Parula was at Resaca de la Palma State Park on 11/11 and continued through 12/1. Some birders have reported two individuals. Two Dusky-capped Flycatchers were reported here on 11/15, with at least one continuing through 12/1. A young male Rose-throated Becard was reported at the south end of the Bobcat Trail at the park on 11/21 (~1.25 miles from the parking lot). 

A Tropical Parula was near the HQ of Laguna Atascosa NWR on also on 11/6. A Spotted Towhee was photographed near the Osprey Overlook on 11/30.

A Tropical Parula was found on the Laguna Vista Nature Trail on 11/1, continuing through 12/3. Some observers have reported two. An Anna's Hummingbird has been frequenting the feeder at Blind #3, most recently reported on 12/3. A rare-in-winter Painted Bunting and Yellow-breasted Chat have been observed here recently as well.

A Purple Gallinule has been hanging out at the South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center since 10/24, often seen around Blind 5, and most recently reported on 12/2. 

A Groove-billed Ani has been lingering at the South Padre Island Convention Center, most recently reported on 12/1. The Purple Gallinule mentioned above is also sometimes seen from the convention center's boardwalk.

A Groove-billed Ani was reported at Fisheries Field Station on 11/28.

A Tropical Parula was reported at Los Fresnos Nature Park 11/28.

A Tropical Parula was photographed at Mont Meta Cemetery near San Benito on 11/26.

Late/wintering Yellow-throated Vireo, Bay-breasted Warbler, and American Redstart were observed at UTRGV Brownsville on 12/3.

A wintering Burrowing Owl has been regular at a culvert near the Port of Harlingen for the past month or so. See eBird for details.

Willacy County

A Sabine's Gull was found at Fred Stone County Park in Port Mansfield on 11/16 and, remarkably is hanging around. It was last reported on 12/2 at the same location, though it has been observed at Laguna Point Recreation Area as well.

Willacy County's second Sabine's Gull. Photo by Evan Farese

Full, up-to-date county eBird Rare Bird Alert Reports:

Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy 

A note on playback: Playback is strictly prohibited in ALL State Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, and many if not all private nature parks. In addition to being potentially harmful to birds when used extensively, it is also disruptive towards other birders. Thank you for not using playback! 

Good Birding! 

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Compiled by Evan Farese
Nature Ninja Birding Tours 

Additional resources for visiting birders may be found at NatureNinjaBirding.com. 

Rio Grande Valley Rare Bird Alert - Nov 25, 2024

Rarities in the Rio Grande Valley, from West to East: 

*Say's Phoebes, Eastern Bluebirds, and Ana's Hummingbirds are unusually plentiful this season and will not be listed below. There are many late-staying neotropical migrants that are also not listed. Check eBird for recent sightings of these species. 

Starr County

Morelet's Seedeater and Muscovy Duck have been reported at Salineño recently. Seedeaters are closely associated with the cane grass right along the river trail and on the island. A Red-breasted Nuthatch was at the same location on 11/10-12. Two Hook-billed Kites, one of which was photographed, were seen on 11/16 with at least one seen through 11/25. 

Santa Margarita Ranch: Brown Jay, Mottled Owl, Muscovy Duck, Rose-throated Becard, Red-billed Pigeon, and Hook-billed Kite have been present here. Recently a Limpkin (through 11/22), a Song Sparrow (11/14-23), have been seen as well. Site admission is through pre-arranged guided access only.

Here is a list of guides offering tours to Santa Margarita Ranch, in alphabetical order by last name. There is a Facebook page that excludes some guides and does not include all tour options available to visiting birders. Contact those below for full access to your visitation options. 

Cameron Cox: kumleini@gmail.com 

Evan Farese: evfarese@gmail.com 

Jesse Huth: jesse@pibird.com

Zach Johnson / Simon Kiacz: simonkiacz@gmail.com 

Ryan Rodriguez: ryvicrodriguez23@gmail.com 

Hidalgo County

Five Brewer's Blackbirds were found on FM2221 "Sparrow Road" (see eBird) on 11/23. 

Two Audubon's Orioles have been at Bentsen State Park from 11/7 to 11/25. An immature Bald Eagle was perched at Kingfisher Overlook at Bentsen on 11/21 and was also seen in flight over the National Butterfly Center the same day. 

An Audubon's Oriole and a hybrid Audubon's x Altamira continue at the National Butterfly Center for the third year this season. Bird feeding happens daily at 8:30 and 1:30. 

A Wood Thrush was at Quinta Mazatlan on 11/19. 

A drake Wood Duck was at Edinburg Scenic Wetlands on 11/10 and continues through at least 11/20. 

Up to six Groove-billed Ani were at San Juan Wetlands from 11/20 -11/21. 

A young male Rose-throated Becard was photographed on 10/28 on the Chachalaca Trail at Santa Ana NWR. A Rose-throated Becard was reported most recently on 11/14 near Cattail Lake (a long hike from the parking lot!).  

A young Reddish Egret is hanging out at Delta Lake, usually on the east side of FM 88. Most recently reported on 11/16. 

A male Greater Scaup was found on Donna Reservoir amongst the scores of Lesser Scaup on 11/15.

A Dunlin was found at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Weslaco on 11/12. A Winter Wren was present 11/20 - 11/23. 

Cameron County

A Hermit Warbler continues at Buena Vista Cemetery in Brownsville through at least 11/23. A Tropical Parula continued through 11/23 as well. 

A Hermit Warbler appears to be overwintering in Brownsville in the same location where one wintered last year. Photo by Evan Farese.

An Iceland Gull was at the Brownsville Landfill on 11/9 and photographed again on 11/16. A Black Scoter was present from 11/23 to 11/25. 

A Tropical Parula was at Resaca de la Palma State Park on 11/11. Two Dusky-capped Flycatchers were reported here on 11/15, with at least one continuing through 11/22. Two Tropical Parulas on 11/23. 

An immature Bald Eagle was seen over Laguna Atascosa on 11/6. A Tropical Parula was near the HQ on also on 11/6. 

A Tropical Parula was found on the Laguna Vista Nature Trail on 11/1, continuing through at least 11/25. 

A Townsend's Warbler was found at the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center on 11/17. A  White-throated Sparrow were observed here, most recently reported on 11/22. A late Groove-billed Ani has been reported there as well, most recently on 11/16. A Purple Gallinule has been hanging out at this location since 10/24, often seen around Blind 5, and most recently reported on 11/24. 

A Red-breasted Nuthatch was found at the South Padre Island Convention Center on 11/8. A Groove-billed Ani was most recently reported on 11/21. 

Willacy County

A Sabine's Gull was found at Fred Stone County Park in Port Mansfield on 11/16 and continues through 11/25.

Willacy County's second Sabine's Gull. Photo by Evan Farese

Full, up-to-date county eBird Rare Bird Alert Reports:

Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy 

A note on playback: Playback is strictly prohibited in ALL State Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, and many if not all private nature parks. In addition to being potentially harmful to birds when used extensively, it is also disruptive towards other birders. Thank you for not using playback! 

Good Birding! 

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Compiled by Tiffany Kersten 
Nature Ninja Birding Tours 

Additional resources for visiting birders may be found at NatureNinjaBirding.com. 

Rio Grande Valley Rare Bird Alert - November 18, 2024

 Rarities in the Rio Grande Valley, from West to East: 

Starr County

A Wood Thrush was reported at Falcon State Park in the Butterfly Garden on 11/11 and continued through at least 11/13. 

Morelet's Seedeater and Muscovy Duck have been reported at Salineño recently. Seedeaters are closely associated with the cane grass right along the river trail and on the island. A Red-breasted Nuthatch was at the same location on 11/10-12. Two Hook-billed Kites, one of which was photographed, were seen on 11/16. 

Santa Margarita Ranch: Brown Jay, Mottled Owl, Muscovy Duck, Rose-throated Becard, Red-billed Pigeon, Dusky-capped Flycatcher, and Hook-billed Kite have been present here. Recently a Limpkin (11/12-16), an Anna's Hummingbird (11/15-16), a Song Sparrow (11/14-18), and a Dunlin (11/12) have been seen as well. Site admission is through pre-arranged guided access only.

Hidalgo County

A Sage Thrasher was found on 11/10 on Jaras Chinas Road. See eBird for exact coordinates.

Two Audubon's Orioles have been at Bentsen State Park from 11/7 to 11/14. 

An Audubon's Oriole and a hybrid Audubon's x Altamira continue at the National Butterfly Center for the third year this season. 

A drake Wood Duck was at Edinburg Scenic Wetlands on 11/10 and continues through at least 11/16. 

A young male Rose-throated Becard was photographed on 10/28 on the Chachalaca Trail at Santa Ana NWR. A Rose-throated Becard was reported most recently on 11/14 near Cattail Lake.  

A young Reddish Egret is hanging out at Delta Lake, usually on the east side of FM 88. Most recently reported on 11/16. 

A male Greater Scaup was found on Donna Reservoir amongst the scores of Lesser Scaup on 11/15.

A Dunlin was found at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Weslaco on 11/12.

A Say's Phoebe was photographed at Anzalduas Park on 11/18.

Cameron County

A Hermit Warbler continues at Buena Vista Cemetery in Brownsville through at least 11/18. A Tropical Parula continued through 11/17 as well. 

A Hermit Warbler appears to be overwintering in Brownsville in the same location where one wintered last year. Photo by Evan Farese.

An Iceland Gull was at the Brownsville Landfill on 11/9 and photographed again on 11/16. 

A Tropical Parula was at Resaca de la Palma State Park on 11/11. Two Dusky-capped Flycatchers were reported here on 11/15.

A Sooty Shearwater was seen from Boca Chica Beach near the mouth of the Rio Grande on 11/7. 

An immature Bald Eagle was seen over Laguna Atascosa on 11/6. A Tropical Parula was near the HQ on also on 11/6. 

A Tropical Parula was found on the Laguna Vista Nature Trail on 11/1, continuing through at least 11/8. An Anna's Hummingbird was photographed at this location on 11/18.

A Townsend's Warbler was found at the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center on 11/17. A Brewer's Sparrow and a White-throated Sparrow were observed here, both most recently reported on 11/16. Lingering Bay-breasted Warblers and Chestnut-sided Warblers continue at the Birding and Nature Center through at least 11/17. A late Groove-billed Ani has been reported there as well, most recently on 11/16. A Purple Gallinule has been hanging out at this location since 10/24, often seen around Blind 5. An Anna's Hummingbird was reported here on 11/9. 

A Bay-breasted Warbler continues through 11/18 at the Valley Land Fund Lots on W Sheepshead St on South Padre Island. A Prairie Warbler was observed here on 11/12. A late Scarlet Tanager (11/10-13) and a late Swainson's Thrush (11/5-11/14) have been reported at this location as well. A late Worm-eating Warbler was photographed on (11/15).

A Red-breasted Nuthatch was found at the South Padre Island Convention Center on 11/8. Chestnut-sided Warbler and Groove-billed Ani were both most recently reported on 11/13. 

Willacy County

A Sabine's Gull was found at Fred Stone County Park in Port Mansfield on 11/16 and continues through 11/18. 

Willacy County's second Sabine's Gull. Photo by Evan Farese

A Red-necked Phalarope and a Western Kingbird were found near Santa Monica on 11/7. 

Full, up-to-date county eBird Rare Bird Alert Summaries:

Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy 

A note on playback: Playback is strictly prohibited in ALL State Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, and many if not all private nature parks. In addition to being potentially harmful to birds when used extensively, it is also disruptive towards other birders. Thank you for not using playback! 

Good Birding! 

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Compiled by Evan Farese
Nature Ninja Birding Tours 

Additional resources for visiting birders may be found at NatureNinjaBirding.com. 

Rio Grande Valley Rare Bird Alert - November 11, 2024

Rarities in the Rio Grande Valley, from West to East: 

Starr County

A Wood Thrush was reported at Falcon State Park in the Butterfly Garden on 11/11. 

Morelet's Seedeaters and Muscovy Duck have been reported at Salineno recently. They are closely associated with the cane grass right along the river trail and on the island. A Red-breasted Nuthatch was at the same location on 11/10 - 11/11, as well as a Common Grackle on 11/8. 

Santa Margarita Ranch: Brown Jay, Mottled Owl, Muscovy Duck, Rose-throated Becard and Hook-billed Kite have been present here. Site admission is through pre-arranged guided access only. 

Hidalgo County

A Sage Thrasher was found on 11/10 on Jaras Chinas Road. 

Two Audubon's Orioles have been at Bentsen State Park from 11/7 to 11/11. 

An Audubon's Oriole and a hybrid Audubon's x Altamira continue at the National Butterfly for the third year this season. 

A Spotted Towhee was at Quinta Mazatlan on 11/7 and 11/8. 

A drake Wood Duck was at Edinburg Scenic Wetlands on 11/10 through 11/11. 

A young male Rose-throated Becard was photographed on 10/28 on the Chachalaca Trail at Santa Ana NWR. It was reported again on 11/3. A late Groove-billed Ani was found on 11/8. 

A late-staying Groove-billed Ani was reported in the Tropical Zone at Estero State Park on 11/11. A female Painted Bunting was found in the same park, in the Tropical Zone, on 11/5. 

An immature Bald Eagle was seen soaring over Frontera Audubon on 11/6. 

A Reddish Egret was at Delta Lake from 11/6 to 11/8. 

Cameron County

A Hermit Warbler continues at Buena Vista Cemetery in Brownsville through at least 11/10. A Tropical Parula was here on 11/10. 

A Tropical Parula was found at UTRGV Brownsville on 10/31. 

An Iceland Gull was at the Brownsville Landfill on 11/9. 

A Tropical Parula was at Resaca de la Palma on 11/11. 

A Sooty Shearwater was seen from Brazos Island in Brownsville on 11/7. 

An immature Bald Eagle was seen over Laguna Atascosa on 11/6. A Tropical Parula was near the HQ on 11/6. 

A Tropical Parula was found on the Laguna Vista Nature Trail on 11/1, continuing through 11/8. 

A Cape May Warbler was reported on 11/1 at the Valley Land Fund lots on Sheepshead Street, continuing through at least 11/5. 

A Red-breasted Merganser was found at the South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center on 11/6. A Groove-billed Ani was here on 11/10 to 11/11. A Red-Breasted Nuthatch on 11/8. An Anna's Hummingbird was present on 11/9, and Purple Gallinule from 11/8 to 11/10. A Western Kingbird on 11/9. 

A Townsend's Warbler was found at the South Padre Island Convention Center on 11/5.  

Willacy County

A Red-necked Phalarope and a Western Kingbird were found near Lyford on 11/7. 

There are a lot of late-staying migrants and lesser rarities this season not reported above. Full, up-to-date county eBird Rare Bird Alert Summaries:

Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy 

A note on playback: Playback is strictly prohibited in ALL State Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, and many if not all private nature parks. In addition to being potentially harmful to birds when used extensively, it is also disruptive towards other birders. Thank you for not using playback! 

Good Birding! 

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Compiled by Tiffany Kersten 
Nature Ninja Birding Tours 

Additional resources for visiting birders may be found at NatureNinjaBirding.com. 

Rio Grande Valley Rare Bird Alert - Nov 5, 2024

Rarities in the Rio Grande Valley, from West to East: 

Here is a short list of rarities seen over the past week. 

Weekly Sunday / Monday blog updates will commence on Nov 10 or 11. Tomorrow begins the first day of the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, so we are expecting a lot more birds to turn up! 

Starr County

A Reddish Egret was reported at Falcon State Park on 11/2. A Black Skimmer was present at the same park from 11/1 to 11/5. 

Morelet's Seedeaters have been reported at Salineno recently. They are closely associated with the cane grass right along the river trail and on the island. 

Santa Margarita Ranch: Brown Jay, Mottled Owl, Muscovy Duck, Rose-throated Becard and Hook-billed Kite have been present here. Site admission is through pre-arranged guided access only. 

Hidalgo County

An immature male Rose-breasted Grosbeak was in the parking lot at Bentsen State Park on 11/5. 

A young male Rose-throated Becard was photographed on 10/28 on the Chachalaca Trail at Santa Ana NWR. It was reported again on 11/3. 

A Palm Warbler was reported at Estero State Park on 10/31. A female Painted Bunting was found in the same park, in the Tropical Zone, on 11/5. 

Cameron County

A Hermit Warbler continues at Buena Vista Cemetery in Brownsville through at least 11/1. 

A Tropical Parula was found at UTRGV Brownsville on 10/31. 

A Tropical Parula was found on the Laguna Vista Nature Trail on 11/1. 

A female Black-throated Blue Warbler and a Swainson's Warbler were found at the South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center on 10/30, with the Black-throated Blue reported through 11/1. 

A Cape May Warbler was reported on 11/1 at the Valley Land Fund lots on Sheepshead Street, continuing through at least 11/5. 

A Townsend's Warbler was found at the South Padre Island Convention Center on 11/5.  

Willacy County

No rarities to report, likely due to lack of birder presence. 

A note on playback: Playback is strictly prohibited in ALL State Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, and many if not all private nature parks. In addition to being potentially harmful to birds when used extensively, it is also disruptive towards other birders. Thank you for not using playback! 

Good Birding! 

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Compiled by Tiffany Kersten 
Nature Ninja Birding Tours 

Additional resources for visiting birders may be found at NatureNinjaBirding.com. 

Weekly Updates Returning in November!

Weekly rarity reports will return in November 2024! 

A note on playback: Playback is strictly prohibited in ALL Rio Grande Valley State Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, and many, if not all private nature parks. In addition to being potentially harmful to birds when used extensively, it is also disruptive towards other birders. Thank you for not using playback! 

Good Birding! 

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Tiffany Kersten
Nature Ninja Birding Tours 

Additional resources for visiting birders, including birding sites, target specialty species, and lodging and restaurant recommendations, may be found at NatureNinjaBirding.com.