Down by the Rio Grande on the Mexican border lies an area full of great birds and potential rarities. I've been fortunate to go there on many occasions but I still get a buzz from every visit. My favourite reserve is Santa Ana (what a great name, they have so many). Even though it is the smallest refuge in the country (it's still a decent size by our standards!) it's the position that is key, allowing it to act as a magnet to migrating birds and to attract strays from Mexico and further south.
A nice introduction was this Black and White Warbler by the entrance gate...
Then, a singing Long-billed Thrasher...
Followed by an Altamira Oriole trying to hide behind a branch...
Many, many more but don't want to overdo it!
Next, out west to Big Bend...
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