January 2005 - Mexico Invades Southern Texas!

A tremendous influx of Mexican birds into the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas had birdwatchers racing from spot to spot. Chief among the birds were:

• Green-breasted Mango (private residence, McAllen) - the 11th record for Texas and one of the few adult plumaged occurrences of this Yucatan Peninsula breeder
• Social Flycatcher (Rio Bentsen State Park, Mission) - a first record for the United States!
• White-throated Robin (Rio Bentsen State Park, Mission and Frontera Audubon, Weslaco) - the 4th and 5th records for the United States
• Clay-colored Robin - many birds have been present at several locations during the past few years, including several nesting and raising young
• Crimson-collared Grosbeak - at least a half dozen birds at multiple locations marked the 9th+ records for Texas

April 2005 - King Eider Along the Bolivar Peninsula!

A male King Eider (only the 2nd Texas record!) molting into breeding plumage thrilled the annual crowds of spring birdwatchers along the upper Texas coast!

Check it out on the Complete Image Catalog web page.

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