Birding Paradise in the Heart of the Rio Grande Valley

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.

Location

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.

  • Native vegetation and large adjacent lake provide fantastic bird viewing opportunities
  • Minutes from Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge, Hidalgo Pumphouse, and Quinta Mazatlán
  • 10 miles from McAllen International Airport
  • 90 minutes from South Padre Island
  • The Rio Grande Valley also hosts eight annual nature festivals, including

Visiting the Birdhouse

  1. Book a stay - book a few nights at the Birdhouse and become fully immersed in nature
  2. Day trip - please inquire about birding day packages by emailing birdhouseontherio@gmail.com
  3. Group retreats - we have several spaces that can accommodate large groups for workshops, speaker sessions, and small conferences
  4. Other birding events? We would love to host, just let us know!

Birds at the Birdhouse 

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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Accommodations

  • 3 Bedroom/2 Bath
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • Fully-equipped kitchen, living room, dining room, and game room
  • Expansive outdoor patio and courtyard for immersive nature experience
  • Large palapa with picnic tables for birdwatching near the pond and meadow

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