Passerines and Near-Passerines in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas

Photographing in the lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas, not only are there raptors and animals to photograph.  But there are a number of passerine's and near passerine's that come into the areas around the waterhole to feed and drink.  April and to early June is a great time to photograph these birds, since migration is going on.

Scaled Quail

I added to my life list with four birds that I observed there this year.  I was able to obtain pictures of only two of the birds, The scaled quail and the lark sparrow.

Lark Sparrow

If there is enough interest, I will lead a trip down to the lower Rio Grande Valley in late May for three fun-filled days of photography.

Here is a sample of some of the birds that you can photograph.

Common Ground Dove

Curved-billed Thrasher

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Inca Dove

Long-billed Thrasher

Northern Cardinal

Northern Mockingbird

Olive Sparrow

Pyrrhuloxia

Savannah Sparrow

White-tipped Dove

White-winged Dove