Great-tailed grackle, golden-fronted woodpecker, white-winged dove, chimney swift, house sparrow, northern mockingbird, Swainson's hawk, and black-bellied whistling duck and those were seen between the 10 minute drive from the Harlingen Airport to the Hampton Inn.
The group arrived completely today. No time for birding but we did have an authentic and delicious Mexican dinner (if you are ever in Harlingen I highly recommend Platillos) where we all became acquainted with each other and discussed which birds we are hoping to see: masked duck, tropical parula, Audubon's oriole, pyrrhuloxia, and clay-colored robin to name a few.
We head out tomorrow at 5:30am to Kingsville where we will spend our first day exploring King Ranch. We will travel west on the ranch to the driest habitat. Here we hope for roadrunner and verdin among many others.
Well, I must head to bed to make sure I am fresh for the morning drive.
What a great way to follow along on the Texas tour! Can't wait to hear about the King Ranch and diversity you will find there.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I look forward to more updates on your birding adventure.
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