Rio Grande Valley Rare Bird Alert - April 15, 2025

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

**Birds that are slightly early or late on their Spring migration will not be included here. Check eBird for details for any specific migrant species**

Starr County

Red-billed Pigeon and Muscovy Duck have been sporadic at Salineno this year. Morelet's Seedeaters have been around this season and have been reported sporadically as well. They are closely associated with the cane grass right along the river trail and on the island. A Rose-throated Becard was seen on 3/20.

Santa Margarita Ranch: Brown Jay, Mottled Owl, Muscovy Duck, Rose-throated Becard, Red-billed Pigeon, and Hook-billed Kite have been present here in recent weeks. A Dusky-capped Flycatcher and a Tropical Parula were observed on 4/13. 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. Visiting birders should be aware that there is a Facebook page run by two guides 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

An Audubon's Oriole has been at Bentsen State Park through at least 4/10, most commonly near the La Familia Nature Center and Green Jay Blind. A hybrid Audubon's x Altamira continues through 4/5. Four Wood Storks were photographed at the resaca on 4/14. Bird feeding has been suspended here until fall, as per the usual schedule. 

An Audubon's Oriole and a hybrid Audubon's x Altamira continue at the National Butterfly Center for the third year this season. A female Rose-throated Becard was seen feeding on the mulberry tree along Hackberry Trail on 4/5 and 4/6. Bird feeding here is temporarily suspended due to concerns of avian flu. 

A male Flame-colored Tanager was found at Quinta Mazatlan on 4/4 and continued on 4/5. A Spotted Towhee, unreported for quite some time, was refound on 4/5 and continued through 4/12. Quinta Mazatlan is closed on Sundays and Mondays. 

A Short-tailed Hawk was photographed at Santa Ana NWR on 4/12 circling up with migrating raptors.

Snowy Plovers are at their usual location at Sal Del Rey this spring. 

 

Cameron County  

A King Rail continues at Tiocano Lake through 4/8.

A Ruff was found in northern Cameron County in a flooded field on 4/7 and continued through 4/9. See eBird for precise location. A Glossy Ibis was also reported from this flooded field.

A Parasitic Jaeger was on the mudflats of SPI, north of the convention center, on 4/4 and 4/5. The bird has been seen on the mudflats and over the Laguna Madre as recently as 4/15. 

A male Lazuli Bunting was reported from the South Padre Island Convention Center on 4/15. 

An immature male Flame-colored Tanager was found at the South Padre Island Convention Center on 4/12. That evening the bird moved next door to the South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center where it has remained enjoying mulberries through 4/15. A Brown Booby was found on 4/15 looking out on the Laguna Madre from the Birding & Nature Center. 

Palm Warblers have been reported from various locations on South Padre Island as recently as 4/11. Check eBird for recent sightings and locations.

Willacy County

A Ruff was reported from flooded fields in southern Willacy County on 4/9. This location is 6.5 miles north of where a Ruff was photographed in Cameron County. Glossy Ibises and hybrid Glossy x White-faced Ibises have been reported from this location as well. See eBird for exact location.

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 municipal and 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 - April 5, 2025

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

Starr County

Red-billed Pigeon and Muscovy Duck have been sporadic at Salineno this year. Morelet's Seedeaters have been around this season and have been reported sporadically. They are closely associated with the cane grass right along the river trail and on the island. A Hook-biled Kite was seen several days over the past week. A Rose-throated Becard was seen on 3/20.

Santa Margarita Ranch: Brown Jay, Mottled Owl, Muscovy Duck, Rose-throated Becard, Red-billed Pigeon, and Hook-billed Kite have been present here in recent weeks. 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. Visiting birders should be aware that there is a Facebook page run by two guides 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

An Audubon's Oriole has been at Bentsen State Park through at least 3/24, most commonly near the La Familia Nature Center and Green Jay Blind. A hybrid Audubon's x Altamira continues through 4/5. Bird feeding has been suspended here until fall, as per the usual schedule. 

An Audubon's Oriole and a hybrid Audubon's x Altamira continue at the National Butterfly Center for the third year this season. A female Rose-throated Becard was seen feeding on the mulberry tree along Hackberry Trail on 4/5. Bird feeding here is temporarily suspended due to concerns of avian flu. 

A male Flame-colored Tanager was found at Quinta Mazatlan on 4/4 and continued on 4/5. A Spotted Towhee, unreported for quite some time, was refound on 4/5. A Bell's Vireo was at the drip on the Bird Cafe trail on 4/5. Quinta Mazatlan is closed on Sundays and Mondays. 

Snowy Plovers are at their usual location at Sal Del Rey this spring. 

Two Greater Scaup continue at Edinburg Scenic Wetlands through 4/5.  A Lazuli Bunting is present through 4/1. 

A Winter Wren is continuing at Estero Llano Grande SP through 3/31. A  Tropical Parula was present on 3/20. 

A Field Sparrow was at Blue Bunting Lodge on 3/28, continuing to 4/1. 

Cameron County

Six Buff-breasted Sandpipers were at La Feria Sod Farm on 3/24 through 3/26.  

Resaca de la Palma State Park Western Flycatcher was here on 3/19. 

A Brown Thrasher is at Lincoln Park, Brownsville, from 3/28 to 3/29. 

A King Rail continues at Tiocano Lake through 3/27. 

A Purple Gallinule was at SPI Birding & Nature Center on 3/29. 

A Pomerine Jaeger was on the mudflats of SPI, north of the convention center, on 4/4 and 4/5. 

Willacy County

No rare birds reported recently from Willacy County due primarily to lack of birder presence. 

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 municipal and 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 - March 30, 2025

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

Starr County

Red-billed Pigeon and Muscovy Duck have been sporadic at Salineno this year. Morelet's Seedeaters have been around this season and have been reported sporadically. They are closely associated with the cane grass right along the river trail and on the island. A Hook-biled Kite was seen several days over the past week. A Bald Eagle and Western Tanager were seen on 3/20. A Rose-throated Becard was seen on 3/20.

Santa Margarita Ranch: Brown Jay, Mottled Owl, Muscovy Duck, Rose-throated Becard, Red-billed Pigeon, and Hook-billed Kite have been present here in recent weeks. 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. Visiting birders should be aware that there is a Facebook page run by two guides 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 at the Yturria Brush Tract of Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, continuing through 2/23. 

Two Audubon's Orioles have been at Bentsen State Park through at least 3/24, most commonly near the La Familia Nature Center and Green Jay Blind. Bird feeding has been suspended here until fall, as per the usual schedule. 

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 here is temporarily suspended due to concerns of avian flu. 

Snowy Plovers are at their usual location at Sal Del Rey this spring. 

Two Greater Scaup continue at Edinburg Scenic Wetlands through 3/27.  A Lazuli Bunting is present through 3/30. 

A Say's Phoebe was on FM490 in Weslaco on 3/24. 

A Winter Wren is continuing at Estero Llano Grande SP through 3/29. A  Tropical Parula was present on 3/20. 

A Field Sparrow was at Blue Bunting Lodge on 3/28. 

Cameron County

Six Buff-breasted Sandpipers were at La Feria Sod Farm on 3/24 through 3/26.  

Resaca de la Palma State Park Western Flycatcher was here on 3/19. 

A Brown Thrasher is at Lincoln Park, Brownsville, from 3/28 to 3/29. 

A King Rail continues at Tiocano Lake through 3/27. 

A Ruff continues on Holly Beach Road through 3/23. 

A Purple Gallinule was at SPI Birding & Nature Center on 3/29. 

An out of place Burrowing Owl was at the Valley Land Fund Lots on 3/27. 

Willacy County

No rare birds reported recently from Willacy County due primarily to lack of birder presence. 

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 municipal and 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. 

RGV Rare Bird Alert - March 24, 2025

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

Starr County

Red-billed Pigeon and Muscovy Duck have been sporadic at Salineno this year. Morelet's Seedeaters have been around this season and were reported several times this week. They are closely associated with the cane grass right along the river trail and on the island. A Hook-biled Kite was seen several days over the past week. A Bald Eagle and Western Tanager were seen on 3/20. A Rose-throated Becard was seen on 3/20.

Santa Margarita Ranch: Brown Jay, Mottled Owl, Muscovy Duck, Rose-throated Becard, Red-billed Pigeon, and Hook-billed Kite have been present here in recent weeks. 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. Visiting birders should be aware that there is a Facebook page run by two guides 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 at the Yturria Brush Tract of Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, continuing through 2/23. 

Two Audubon's Orioles have been at Bentsen State Park through at least 3/24, most commonly near the La Familia Nature Center and Green Jay Blind. Bird feeding has been suspended here for the spring and summer season 

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 here is temporarily suspended due to concerns of avian flu. 

Snowy Plovers are at their usual location at Sal Del Rey this winter. 

A Black-capped Vireo was found at Santa Ana on 3/18. 

At least one Greater Scaup continues at Edinburg Scenic Wetlands recently. Last reported 3/20. A Lazuli Bunting is present through 3/23. 

A Winter Wren is continuing at Estero Llano Grande SP through 3/24. A  Tropical Parula was present on 3/20. 

Cameron County

Six Buff-breasted Sandpipers were at La Feria Sod Farm on 3/24.  

Resaca de la Palma State Park Western Flycatcher was here on 3/19. 

A King Rail continues at Tiocano Lake through 3/23. 

A Ruff continues on Holly Beach Road through 3/23. 

Willacy County

No rare birds reported recently from Willacy County due primarily to lack of birder presence. 

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 municipal and 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 - Feb 23, 2025

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

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

Starr County

Red-billed Pigeon and Muscovy Duck have been sporadic at Salineno this year. Morelet's Seedeaters have been around this season and were reported several times this week. They are closely associated with the cane grass right along the river trail and on the island. A Northern Flicker was present on 2/18. A Winter Wren was here on 2/14. 

A Sage Thrasher was photographed at Falcon State Park near the butterfly garden on 2/20.

Santa Margarita Ranch: Brown Jay, Mottled Owl, Muscovy Duck, Rose-throated Becard, Red-billed Pigeon, and Hook-billed Kite have been present here in recent weeks. A Common Black Hawk was seen on 2/14. 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. Visiting birders should be aware that there is a Facebook page run by two guides 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 at the Yturria Brush Tract of Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, continuing through 2/23. 

Two Audubon's Orioles have been at Bentsen State Park through at least 2/22, most commonly near the La Familia Nature Center and Green Jay Blind. 

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 continued through 2/16. Bird feeding here is temporarily suspended due to concerns of avian flu. 

A Spotted Towhee was at Quinta Mazatlan on 2/18. (Closed Sundays and Mondays).

Mountain Plovers have been found north of Edinburg this week - check eBird for location details. 

Snowy Plovers are at their usual location at Sal Del Rey this winter. 

Four Brewers Blackbirds were at Rio Beef Farm on 1/13, with several continuing into the first week of February. Birds are probably still present, as that area isn't birded regularly.

A pair of Greater Scaup have been hanging around Edinburg Scenic Wetlands recently. Last reported 2/22.

A Winter Wren is continuing at Estero Llano Grande SP through 2/16. A female Mallard is present through 2/18. 

Cameron County

Over 50 Brewer's Blackbirds continue in La Feria this week. Check eBird for coordinates. 

A Tropical Parula was reported at Los Fresnos Nature Park 11/28 through 2/19. 

Two Tropical Parulas continue at Resaca de la Palma State Park through 2/20. Two Dusky-capped Flycatchers continue through 2/14. 

A  Vega Gull was found at the Brownsville Landfill on 2/8 and continues through 2/14. A Glaucous Gull was continued on 2/14 and an Iceland Gull on 2/11. A possible California Gull was photographed on 2/20. (Closes at 3:45 pm and closed Sundays) 

A Tropical Parula was at Laguna Atascosa through 2/11. A Black-headed Grosbeak has been wintering here as well, most recently reported by the visitors center on 2/23. 

At least two King Rails have been present at Tiocano Lake near La Feria and Harlingen. Check eBird for details. 

Willacy County

No rare birds reported recently from Willacy County due primarily to lack of birder presence. 

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 municipal and 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 - Feb 16, 2025

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

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

Starr County

Red-billed Pigeon and Muscovy Duck have been sporadic at Salineno this year. Morelet's Seedeaters have very sparse this season but were reported several times this week. They are closely associated with the cane grass right along the river trail and on the island. A Northern Flicker was present on 2/5. A Winter Wren was here on 2/14. 

Santa Margarita Ranch: Brown Jay, Mottled Owl, Muscovy Duck, Rose-throated Becard, Red-billed Pigeon, and Hook-billed Kite have been present here in recent weeks. A Common Black Hawk was seen on 2/14. 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. Visiting birders should be aware that there is a Facebook page run by two guides 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 at the Yturria Brush Tract of Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, continuing through 2/16. 

Two Audubon's Orioles have been at Bentsen State Park through at least 2/16, most commonly near the La Familia Nature Center and Green Jay Blind.A Winter Wren was reported on 12/26.  

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 continues through 2/16. Bird feeding here is temporarily suspended due to concerns of avian flu. 

A Royal Tern was perched at Anzalduas Park on 2/15. 

A Spotted Towhee was at Quinta Mazatlan 2/12 and 2/13. (Closed Sundays and Mondays). A female Painted Bunting was here on 2/11. 

Mountain Plovers have been found north of Edinburg this week - check eBird for location details. 

Snowy Plovers are at their usual location at Sal Del Rey this winter. 

Four Brewers Blackbirds were at Rio Beef Farm on 1/13, with several continuing into the first week of February. 

At Santa Ana, a Winter Wren continues through 2/7, near the entrance trail intersection past the bridge. 

A Groove-billed Ani was at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Weslaco on 12/21, with four reported on 1/16 and 8 reported on 1/17. A Winter Wren is continuing through 2/16. A female Mallard is present through 2/15. 

Cameron County

Over 100 Brewer's Blackbirds were found in La Feria this week. Check eBird for coordinates. 

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. Two Groove-billed Anis were here on 1/2. 

Two Tropical Parulas continue at Resaca de la Palma State Park through 2/14. Some birders have reported two individuals. Two Dusky-capped Flycatchers continue through 2/14. 

A  Vega Gull was found at the Brownsville Landfill on 2/8 and continues through 2/14. A Glaucous Gull was and Iceland Gull on 2/8. (Closes at 3:45 pm and closed Sundays) 

A Tropical Parula was at Laguna Atascosa through 2/11. 

Willacy County

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 municipal and 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 - February 11, 2025

 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, though rare for the area, will not be listed below. Check eBird for recent sightings of these species. 

Starr County

Red-billed Pigeon and Muscovy Duck have been sporadic at Salineno this year. Morelet's Seedeaters have very sparse this season but were reported several times this week. They are closely associated with the cane grass right along the river trail and on the island. A Northern Flicker was present on 1/15 and again on 2/5. 

Santa Margarita Ranch: Brown Jay, Mottled Owl, Muscovy Duck, Rose-throated Becard, Red-billed Pigeon, and Hook-billed Kite have been present here in recent weeks. 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. Visiting birders should be aware that 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 at the Yturria Brush Tract of Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, with at least one continuing through 2/9. 

Two Audubon's Orioles have been at Bentsen State Park from 11/7 through at least 2/8, most commonly near the La Familia Nature Center and Green Jay Blind.A Winter Wren was reported on 12/26.  

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 here is temporarily suspended due to concerns of avian flu. 

A female-plumage Crimson-collared Grosbeak was found at Quinta Mazatlan and continues through at least 2/8. (Closed Sundays and Mondays). 

Mountain Plovers have been found north of Edinburg this week - check eBird for location details. 

Snowy Plovers are at their usual location at Sal Del Rey this winter. 

Four Brewers Blackbirds were at Rio Beef Farm on 1/13, with several continuing into the first week of February. 

A Rose-throated Becard has been near the nature center from 1/14 to 1/17. A Winter Wren continues through 2/7, near the entrance trail intersection past the bridge. 

A Groove-billed Ani was at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Weslaco on 12/21, with four reported on 1/16 and 8 reported on 1/17. A Winter Wren is continuing through 2/8. 

Cameron County

Over 100 Brewer's Blackbirds were found in La Feria this week. Check eBird for coordinates. 

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. Two Groove-billed Anis were here on 1/2. 

A Hermit Warbler continues at Buena Vista Cemetery in Brownsville through at least 1/16. A Tropical Parula was here through 12/29.

Two Tropical Parulas continue at Resaca de la Palma State Park through 2/10. Some birders have reported two individuals. A Dusky-capped Flycatcher continues through 2/10. 

A  Vega Gull was found at the Brownsville Landfill on 2/8 and continued on 2/10. A Glaucous Gull was and Iceland Gull on 2/8. (Closes at 3:45 pm and closed Sundays) 

 A Tropical Parula was at Laguna Vista Nature Trail on 1/12 to 1/18. 

A Tropical Parula was at Laguna Atascosa through 2/8. 

Willacy County

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 municipal and 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.