Birding business – Ecotourism in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas
By November, the winter rush to South Texas has begun, fueled by a craving for the sun and a passion for birds.
The first flocks of northerners show up, binoculars in hand, at three national...
The Many Hotspots Across the Valley for Unique Birding Experiences
Birding season in the RGV is serious business. With one of the most unique avian populations in the nation, it is a prime destination for birding enthusiasts and eco-tourists. If you want to make...
The Christmas Poinsettia
The Christmas Poinsettia “Flor de Nochebuena” – A Valley’s favorite with an extraordinary story
From the gift-giving customs to the decorations, the American Christmas is a combination of elements from the many diverse cultures that have left...
Monarch Butterfly – Texas Pollinators
Higher classification: Tiger milkweed butterflies
Scientific name: Danaus plexippus
Order: Lepidoptera
Class: Insecta
Family: Nymphalidae
Phylum: Arthropoda
Lifespan: Monarchs live for only 2-6 weeks.
The Rio Grande Valley is an important corridor in monarch migration because it is situated between the principal breeding grounds in the north and the overwintering...
American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)
One of the many species you could find at the Gladys Porter Zoo, a visitor-oriented zoological and botanical park, dedicated to the preservation of nature through education, conservation, healthy outdoor recreation, and research.
The Gladys...
Plumeria Obsession
Plumeria, also commonly known as Frangipani, bears sweetly fragrant flowers. Even if they did not smell so good, they are also very beautiful! Plumeria trees are native to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America....
The Christmas Poinsettia
The Christmas Poinsettia “Flor de Nochebuena” – A Valley’s favorite with an extraordinary story
From the gift-giving customs to the decorations, the American Christmas is a combination of elements from the many diverse cultures that have left...
‘White-crowned Pigeon’ has made a rare appearance in the Rio Grande Valley
A 'White-crowned Pigeon' has made a rare appearance in the Rio Grande Valley, birding enthusiasts from Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, and all over the state have flocked to the South Padre Island Birding and...
The Birds of Summer
Summer can be a unique season for birding in the valley. The time of year and the climate means that many migratory species are out of town, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty...
