5 Things You Need to Know Before Birding in the Rio Grande Valley (South Texas)

Опубликовано: 12 Апрель 2026
на канале: Badgerland Birding
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The Rio Grande Valley of South Texas is one of the premier birding destinations in the United States, however it can be a little different than the birding that many people are used to. Here are 5 things you need to know, before you go, to help maximize your time in the valley.

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Green Jay in cover image and slides by Alan Schmierer (Public Domain, edited)

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