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Discovering the World through Birding
Welcome to our blog, a space inspired by the passion that started Birding Texas & Beyond. Explore trip reports, destination guides, birding tips, and travel inspiration from Texas and beyond — all rooted in the belief that birding is not only about the birds we see, but the places they lead us to and the people we meet along the way.
Best Time to Go Birding in the Rio Grande Valley
Discover what to expect in winter, spring, summer and fall in this seasonal South Texas birding guide.
Upper Texas Coast: A Premier Birding Destination
Discover why the Upper Texas Coast is one of North America's premier birding destinations, where spring migration, Gulf crossings, diverse coastal habitats, and spectacular concentrations of birds create an unforgettable birding experience.
East Texas Pineywoods: A Forest Birding Experience
The East Texas Pineywoods offers a distinctly different birding experience, with deep forests, southeastern habitats, and specialty species found nowhere else in Texas.
Texas Hill Country: Birding the Crossroads of Texas
Discover the Texas Hill Country, a unique birding region where eastern, western, and endemic species, including the Golden‑cheeked Warbler, come together in stunning landscapes.
The Trans-Pecos: A West Texas Birding Destination
The Trans‑Pecos region of Texas offers some of the most spectacular and challenging birding, where desert basins and isolated mountain “sky islands” create extraordinary species diversity.
Rio Grande Valley: A Tropical Birding Paradise
Explore the Rio Grande Valley, where colorful South Texas specialties, subtropical habitats, renowned birding destinations, and unexpected rarities make every outing an adventure.
Central Texas Coast: A Coastal Haven for Birds
The habitats of the Central Texas Coast create one of the most rewarding birding regions in the state. From wintering cranes to summer marsh birds, this coastline offers a steady rhythm of experiences across the seasons.
Rio Grande Valley: Birding Across South Texas
May 13-18, 2026 with Oscar Carmona. This Rio Grande Valley birding tour in mid‑May delivered South Texas specialties, rare migrants, and 192 species across refuges, ranchlands, and coastal habitats.
South Texas Specialties and Rarities Tour
November 12-18, 2025 with Cameron Cox & Oscar Carmona. A weeklong birding journey through the Rio Grande Valley, this tour highlighted the region’s remarkable mix of South Texas specialties, rarities, and vibrant subtropical habitats.
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