Enjoy phenomenal birdwatching opportunities in the bird-abundant Rio Grande Valley in deep South Texas. First, take ideal location, where the Mississippi and Central Flyways converge. Add pristine ranch brushland where approximately 400 species of birds have been seen, including our resident Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl. Finally, throw in luxurious accommodations and memorable meals. Bring it all together and the result is the magical El Canelo Ranch!

Depending on the season, the weather, and the time of day, you may see:

 

	Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl		Great Kiskadee		Pyrrhuloxia
	Barn Owl		Scissor-tailed Flycatcher		Cactus Wren
	Great Horned Owl		Vermilion Flycatcher		Curve-billed Thrasher
	White-tailed Hawk		Hooded Oriole		Long-billed Thrasher
	Crested Caracara		Green Jay
	Cave Swallow		Groove-billed Ani

Some of the unusual sightings we have seen over the years include:

	Phainopepla
	Ruff
	Common Black Hawk
	Black Rail (it was dead, but verified by Fr. Tom Pincelli)