The World Birding Center is a voice for conservation as well as a special place for learning and discovery.  Located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, the WBC is a network of nine sites dotted along 120 miles of river road from South Padre Island West to Roma, with habitats ranging from dry chaparral brush and verdant riverside thickets to freshwater marshes and coastal wetlands.

The mission of the WBC is to protect native habitat while increasing the understanding and appreciation of the birds and wildlife.  Their project is a global model for conservation and ecotourism development.

Novice to advance birders/naturalists are invited to look for and view the migration of the following birds:

Green Jays
Altamira
Audobon's Orioles
Hook-billed Kites
Broad-winged Hawks
Least Grebe
Brown Pelican
Reddish Egret
Muscovy Duck
Gray Hawk
White-tailed Hawk
Plain Chachalaca
White-tipped Dove
GreenParakeet
Red-Crowned Parrot
Groove-billed Ani
Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
Common Paurague
Buff-bellied Hummingbird
Ringed Kingfisher
Green Kingfishe
Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet
Great Kiskadee
Tripical Kingbird
Couch's Kingbird
Green Jay
Brown jay
Clay-colored Robin
Long-billed Thrasher
Tropical Parula
White-collared Seedeater
Olive Sparrow

Almost 500 species have been documented in this unique place.  Many species breed and nest along the quiet Laguna's, palm-fringed forests.  Come witness the majestic migratory journey. 

Visit one of the Birding Center Site Partners:

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park (Headquarters) - World Birding Center Headquarters, alongside 762 acres of wilderness known as the Valley’s premier birding destination.

 
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands - An oasis for water-loving birds, butterflies and other creatures, in a lively urban setting.

Estero Llano Grande State Park - Nearly 200 acres of can’t-miss birding in the network’s largest wetlands environment.

 
Harlingen Arroyo Colorado - Gateway to birding the Lower Rio Grande Valley, only a short hop from Valley International Airport.

 
Old Hidalgo Pumphouse - History and hummingbirds at a restored river museum that also showcases birding’s tiny jewels.

 
Quinta Mazatlan - A 1930’s adobe mansion and conference center, nestled in an 8-acre downtown birding sanctuary.

 
Resaca de la Palma State Park - More than 1,700 acres of newly opened wilderness; a quiet escape only minutes from Brownsville and the border.

Roma Bluffs - A vintage river landing and town site, blending culture, historic architecture and birding adventure.

 
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - Sun, surf, sand – and BIRDS! – in a scenic island resort blessed by nature and packed with plenty to see and do.

CLICK HERE for more information about The World Birding Center.

World Birding Center
Headquarters
2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive
Mission, TX 78572
956-584-9156

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