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:
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Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
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Great Kiskadee
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Pyrrhuloxia
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Barn Owl
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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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Cactus Wren
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Great Horned Owl
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Vermilion Flycatcher
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Curve-billed Thrasher
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White-tailed Hawk
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Hooded Oriole
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Long-billed Thrasher
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Crested Caracara
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Green Jay
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Cave Swallow
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Groove-billed Ani
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Some of the unusual sightings we have seen over the years include:
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Phainopepla
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Ruff
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Common Black Hawk
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Black Rail (it was dead, but verified by Fr. Tom Pincelli)
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