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Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge On the most southern tip of Texas, along the shores of the Laguna Madre, dense patches of thorny brush rise among unique wind-blown clay dunes called “lomas.” In a region of Texas some call the last great habitat, thorn forest intermingles with freshwater wetlands, coastal prairies, mudflats and beaches. Here, [...]

It is well known that the Rio Grande Valley of Texas is one of the world’s best locations for birding. One can simply see exotic birds in their backyard; however if you know what you are doing the experience can be amazing! We would like to introduce you to Lee Zieger, a local merchant and [...]

Welcome to South Padre Island, and the South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center (SPI BNC).  We are a non-profit organization created by the Town of South Padre Island’s Economic Development Corporation in response to the researched desires of our residents and visitors. As one of the nine World Birding Center  sites located within the [...]

Not just one, but nine unique locations in the Rio Grande Valley. Each site of the World Birding Center has its own attractions for both the first time visitor and expert birder. Not one season, but all seasons, as more than 500 bird species make this a not-to-be-missed nature destination. Palm-fringed resacas… rare thorn forest… [...]