South Texas

Where Did I Stay?

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island: https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-beach-resort-south-padre-island

What Guide Did I Use?

Texas Birding Guides: https://texasbirdingguides.com

I used Texas Birding Guides for the first 2 days then birded on my own for the rest of the trip. My guide, Nolan, was very knowledgable and able to ID all birds by sound. In addition to my target list, Nolan was also able to get me in position to photograph a few rarities.

When Did I Visit?

November 5, 2023 through November 10, 2023

What Was The Weather Like?

Mid 80's (Fahrenheit) most of the week, then 65 and thunderstorms the last day

What Lifers/Targets Did I See??

Northern Mockingbird
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Long-billed Curlew
Great Kiskadee
Tricolored Heron
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Least Grebe
Altamira Oriole
Olive Sparrow
Clay-colored Thrush
Long-billed Thrasher
Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet
Tropical Kingbird
Glossy Ibis
Black Phoebe
Buff-bellied Hummingbird
Ringed Kingfisher
Green Kingfisher
Black-crested Titmouse
Common Pauraque
Green Jay
White-tipped Dove
Golden-crowned Warbler
Blue Bunting
Tropical Parula
Couch's Kingbird
White-tailed Hawk
Aplomado Falcon
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
American Flamingo
Black Vulture
Lincoln's Sparrow
Mexican Duck
Reddish Egret
Neotropic Cormorant
Muscovy Duck
Little Blue Heron
Willet
Wilson's Warbler
Roadside Hawk