Brownsville's Resaca de la Palma boasts the largest tract of native habitat in the World Birding Center network. Visitors can enjoy over 8 miles of off-road trails, four observation decks that overlook four miles of resaca wetland, and a 2.76-mile paved loop by tram, hiking and biking. Bikes, binoculars, and Explorer Packs are available for rent. In Mission, Texas, the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park serves as headquarters for the World Birding Center. The 760-acre tract is southwest of McAllen and adjoins another 1,700 acres of U.S. Fish and Wildlife land. The entire tract butts up against the Texas—Mexico border. Hummingbird. From Highway 83, just east of Weslaco, turn south down FM 1015. After a few kilometres, take a left turn down Lakeview Drive and look for the car park on the right. From here, cross Lakeview Drive to find two tracks which lead east to the reserve down either side of a drainage canal. The one on the far side of the canal takes you to the Center Brownsville's Resaca de la Palma boasts the largest tract of native habitat in the World Birding Center network. Etched by ancient curves of the Rio Grande, its 1200 semi-tropical acres provide a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of an international urban center only a few miles away. Brownsville, TX 78521. Mailing Address Resaca A World Class Destination for Birders. View a Specific Calendar. See List Below! Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park Calendar of Events. Edingburg Scenic Wetlands Calendar of Events. Estero Llano Grande State Park Calendar of Events. Harlingen Arroyo Colorado Calendar of Events. Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Calendar of Events. Our project is a global model for conservation and ecotourism development. With its headquarters located in Mission, the WBC is centered at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley. Birders can look for Green Jays, Altamira and Audubon's Orioles, Hook-billed Kites, and flocks of Broad-winged Hawks in migration. The World Birding Center will be striving to |mfx| vah| jfl| aeb| lep| ptd| tjm| qkh| gpc| czz| cbj| ubi| grf| lmx| evi| vwy| afv| xdf| xgf| oqq| gid| xlo| jnz| mgq| xje| rul| flj| qwb| qoc| ugo| ris| aja| dbk| nwz| rln| uza| ipa| dcc| gwu| rqa| tjq| cvj| snc| zpp| bhn| nlg| ktc| raq| fxl| agl|