Gray-crowned Yellowthroat, Geothlypis poliocephala
The Gray-crowned Yellowthroat, Geothlypis poliocephala, is normally found from Belize to Panama but this rarity was found at Sabal Palm Sanctuary in Texas in 2005 where it was the first documented breeding record.
Gray-crowned Yellowthroat, Geothlypis poliocephala
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Northern Mockingbird
This bird seems a bit laid back. Found in southern Texas.
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Common Moorhen and Turtles
From the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in southern Texas, this Moorhen, Gallinula chloropus, seems to give a wary look to sunbathing turtles.
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Northern Mockingbird versus Harris Hawk
This Harris Hawk was looking a bit forlorn as a Northern Mockingbird invited him to move on.
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Plain Chachalacha, Ortalis vetula
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The Plain Chachalacha, Ortalis vetula, is found from the Lower Rio Grand valley in Texas, south to northern Costa Rico. It is usually found in groups and has a loud irritating call often hear in the early morning and evening.
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Green Jay, Cyanocorax luxuosus
The Green Jay, Cyanocorax luxuosus, is found from the southern U.S. through central America. There is another population in South America which is often considered a separate species, the Inca Jay.
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Texas Swallowtail
I’m not sure which Swallowtail this is. If any does, please let me know.
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Sabal Palm Grove Sanctuary located at the south of Brownsville near the Mexico border, is an area run by the Texas Audubon to protect a remnant of the beautiful habitat that once stretched along the Rio Grande River. Many of the interesting birds whose range is in extreme southern Texas, are to be found here, and many can be found at the feeders behind the visitor’s center, Black-crested Titmouse, Green Jay, Plain Chachalacha, Olive Sparrow, Buff-bellied Hummingbird, and Audubon’s Oriole are all regular visitors.
There is a blind which overlooks a large pond which allows good looks at some excellent birds. The Belted, Ringed, and Green Kingfishers all make appearances. The diminutive Least Grebe is easily found, and Mottled Ducks are resident.
This refuge has had more than it’s share of rarities, including Gray-crowned Yellowthroat which seems to have become a regular resident.
Sanctuary Trails are open year-round 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sanctuary gates close at 5:00 p.m.
Visitor Center is open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
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