World Class Birding in the Rio Grande Valley: Santa Ana Refuge to the World Birding Center

In one of America’s top three birding hot spots, a dazzling array of birding adventures awaits you. Take extensive field trips to some of the best birding sites in south Texas including the Santa Ana Refuge. The Rio Grande Valley area is home to many tropical bird species found nowhere else in the United States. Learn how to observe and identify birds by distinctive field marks, behavior, flight patterns. Prepare with a review of the basics: using binoculars, spotting scopes, birding techniques, guides, and “etiquette.” Likely sightings include Chachalacas, Green Jays, Kiskadees, Golden-fronted Woodpecker, and Altamira Orioles. Other target species are the Blue mockingbird, Red-billed Pigeon, Olive sparrow, Parrots, Parakeets and tiny White-collared Seedeater. You’ll also have opportunities to learn about the natural history o South Texas and the Rio Grande valley by an expert naturalist. Rating: 4.5 Read participant reviews Photos | Videos | Links For information about this program please call (800) 454-5768, or enter your email address in the field below and we will contact you when new dates become available. Go - Return to previous page - Browse for programs by region - Try an advanced search If you are currently enrolled in this program, you can view the program details by logging in to your account.