Resaca de la Palma State Park WBC (Brownsville)
Texas · Southeast
Easy
October-April
$5 per person
Open daily, 8 AM - 5 PM
About This Location
Resaca de la Palma State Park WBC (Brownsville) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 335 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, Inca Dove, and White-tipped Dove 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
Vega Gull
Larus vegae
California Gull
Larus californicus
Tropical Parula
Setophaga pitiayumi
Monk Parakeet
Myiopsitta monachus
Limpkin
Aramus guarauna
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Black Phoebe (Northern)
Sayornis nigricans
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Northern x Tropical Parula (hybrid)
Setophaga americana x pitiayumi
Wilson's Plover
Anarhynchus wilsonia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Inca Dove
White-tipped Dove
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Harris's Hawk
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Great Kiskadee
White-eyed Vireo
Green Jay
Black-crested Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Long-billed Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
Olive Sparrow
Altamira Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Orange-crowned Warbler
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
Purchase your day pass online in advance to avoid wait times at the entrance station.
- 5
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Sabal Palm Sanctuary
- Laguna Atascosa NWR
- Palo Alto Battlefield
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