Located in one of the most popular birding and butterfly watching hotspots in the world, the Birdhouse on the Rio is the perfect retreat for avid birders. The house is nestled amidst key bird habitats, surrounded by over 200 acres of farmland, towering tree canopies, and a peaceful lake. Come and stay at The Birdhouse for a chance to wake up to the songs of local birds, explore scenic trails along the property, and enjoy the serenity of the lush surroundings.
Located right on the Rio Grande Valley River in Pharr, Texas, The Birdhouse is at the convergence of many migratory flyways situated in one of the most prominent bird watching places in the world.
Some of the birds you can expect to see at The Birdhouse include the American Kestrel, Black Vulture, Black-crowned Night Heron, Black-crested Titmouse, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Clay-colored Thrush, Cliff Swallow, Common Ground Dove, Couch's Kingbird, Double-crested Cormorant, Eastern Pheobe, Golden-fronted Woodpecker, Great Blue Night Heron, Great Kiskadee, Great-tailed Grackle, Green Jay, Grey Hawk, Hooded Oriole, Kentucky Warbler, Lesser Goldfinch, Mourning Dove, Northern Mockingbird, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Orange-crowned Warbler, Painted Bunting, Purple Martin, Roseate Spoonbill, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Scarlet Tanager, Snowy Egret, Turkey Vulture, Western Cattle Egret, White-eyed Vireo, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, and the Yellow-throated Warbler.
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