Texas Birding Guides

26/11/2024

Great Kiskadees love to use their bright colors and loud "kis-kuh-dee" calls to make their presence known. They put their flashy nature to use in order to alert other birds to the presence of any nearby predators. In the US, this charismatic bird can only be found regularly in Texas, which represents the northern extent of this species' range.

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Photo credit: Cameron Johnson

14/11/2024

Burrowing Owls are one of few owl species that are frequently active throughout the day. When threatened, these birds have been known to imitate the rattling of a rattlesnake. In winter, these Owls disperse across much of Texas where they can be found residing in anything resembling a burrow, including man-made structures such as culverts.

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Photo credit: Cameron Johnson

09/11/2024

The White-tailed Hawk is named aptly for its brilliant white tail which can often be seen in flight. This species inhabits grasslands where it feeds on a diverse array of prey including mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates. In the US this species is restricted to Coastal and South Texas.

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Photo credit: David Tønnessen

13/10/2024

One of the more elusive species in North America; the Montezuma Quail spends most of their time foraging for root tubers, digging into the ground with its long clawed toes. This species can often best be found by listening for the male's eerie booming whistle.

Reserve a guide now and visit West Texas to see this species alongside Steller's Jay and Mountain Chickadee!

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Photo credit: David Tonnessen - Guide

23/08/2024

Only found in the US at the southern tip of Texas, Audubon's Oriole can be a tricky bird to get eyes on, preferring dense patches of thornscrub along the Rio Grande. While able to dodge the binoculars of birdwatchers, this species is one of the favored hosts of the nest parasitizing Bronzed Cowbird.

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Photo Credit: Frank Lehman

20/04/2024

Amazingly, a Southern Lapwing showed up in south Texas a few days ago, adding to the incredible run of rarities that the state has hosted this winter and spring! Fantastic photo by one of our clients, Tim Williams! This large South American species has been making a recent push north and more are certainly on the way.

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Photo credit: Tim Williams

10/04/2024

A couple days ago, one of our guides, found a stunning Mexican Violetear on South Padre Island! This represents a 5th Cameron County record!

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Photo credit: Nolan Walker

05/04/2024

Morelet’s Seedeater is tiny species of grassland and weedy clearings reaching the northern extent of their range in southern Texas. These diminutive little birds are a must-see!

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Photo credit: David Tønnessen

08/02/2024

With all the winter rarity action (insane species for both the ABA and Texas like Crane Hawk, Mottled Owl, Brown Jay, Crimson-collared Grosbeak, Gray-collared Becard, and Roadside Hawk around), it’s crazy to think that spring is just a couple months away! Blackburnian Warblers such as this one and many other species will be moving through Texas in good numbers. Plan ahead and book a tour today to catch the migrant action!
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Photo credit: Bryan Calk

06/02/2024

Mourning Warbler is one of the many migrants that will be passing through Texas in the spring. Experiencing spring migration through South Texas is truly an awesome spectacle! Warblers, tanagers, and other passerines dripping off the trees as more arrive from long flights across parts of the Gulf of Mexico.

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30/01/2024

One of the most striking hummingbirds native to Texas, the Lucifer Hummingbird (part of the sheartail family) has an elongated, deep purple gorget, curved bill, and elegant split tail—a must-see!

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Photo credit: Bryan Calk

20/01/2024

Zone-tailed Hawk is a unique raptor, looking eerily similar to a Turkey Vulture at a distance, these predators mimic the vultures flight style to get closer to an unsuspecting potential prey item. With two-tone wings, yellow feet and cere, and a striped tail, this is one sharp looking bird.

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16/01/2024

Colima Warbler reaches the extreme northern extent of its breeding range in southeastern Texas. Returning in numbers in April, and one the state’s specialty species, this is a bird that is a must have for anyone!

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Photo credit: Bryan Calk

27/12/2023

Olive Sparrow, a south Texas specialty, are found throughout their range in dense brushy woodlands, and weedy fields. South Texas is the only place in the U.S. to find this subtly beautiful species.

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Photo credit: Bryan Calk

27/12/2023

20/12/2023

Blue-throated Mountaingem is a magnificent species that is found in a small section of southwest Texas. This species has a characteristic high-pitched “seep” call that helps track them down as they cover their little territories.

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Photo credit: Bryan Calk