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Overview
The crown jewel of Rio Grande Valley parks, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park well deserves its status as headquarters of the World Birding Center. Birders across the nation know "Bentsen" as a treasure trove of Valley specialties � those birds found nowhere else in the United States but deepest South Texas � and Mexican vagrants � rare visitors from across the Rio Grande.
The 760-acre Bentsen-RGV State Park, together with over 1,700 acres of adjoining federal refuge land, promises year-round nature adventures in the richest birding area north of the Mexican border.
Birds
Notable Species
As one of the larger tracts of Rio Grande floodplain forest remaining in this area, Bentsen is a magnet for the "Valley specialties" that make this park famous. Green Jay and Plain Chachalaca congregate regularly at feeding stations within the park. Other neo-tropical varieties such as Northern Parula and Nashville Warbler are also likely.
Virtual clouds of migrating Swainson's Hawk and Broad-winged Hawk are a popular spring and fall spectacle.
Rarities
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Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
Constructed layer on layer by centuries of Rio Grande floods, the land at Bensten-RGV State Park is rich and fertile, shaded by Cedar Elm, Sugar Hackberry, Rio Grande Ash, Texas Ebony and Anaqua. As a remnant of the once heavily wooded Lower Rio Grande Valley, Bentsen is especially valuable. Re-creating the periodic flooding that built and nourished this land in past centuries is a major goal of the World Birding Center.
Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
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Contact Details
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External Links
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Reviews
Jaeger01's review I have been to this location a number of times, mostly before it was converted to the "World Birding Center". It was better before, more birds by far, better conditions and more reliable ways to get around the park. They spent a lot of money here but with the construction, chased off a lot of the birds. By locking out the campers, got rid of all the free feeders campers brought with them. The tram (primary method of transport if you are not a bike rider or long distance hiker) is unreliable and does not run on a set schedule.
Perhaps I am being overly critical but I liked it much better, saw more back prior to the spending spree. Pros
- Good habitat
Cons
- Poorly run
