Edinburg Scenic Wetlands WBC
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
$5 adults
Open Mon-Wed 8 AM - 5 PM, Thu-Sun 8 AM - 6 PM
About This Location
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands WBC is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 308 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Inca Dove, and American Coot among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Altamira x Audubon's Oriole (hybrid)
Icterus gularis x graduacauda
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Purple Gallinule
Porphyrio martinica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Fulvous Whistling-Duck
Northern Shoveler
Mottled Duck
Plain Chachalaca
Inca Dove
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Buff-bellied Hummingbird
Common Gallinule
Black-necked Stilt
Least Grebe
Neotropic Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Western Cattle-Egret
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Great Kiskadee
Tropical Kingbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Quinta Mazatlan WBC
- Estero Llano Grande State Park
- Frontera Audubon Center
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