Birds                                                            Where to look

Abundant  
        (Common and numerous)

     Snowy Egret                      Canals on the Marsh Loop, and the Observation Blind

     Turkey Vulture                   Soaring over all areas

     Western Kingbird                 Near the Visitor Centerand along the Seasonal Road

     Barn Swallow                     Flying over water near the fee booth and along the 
															Seasonal Road

     Blue Grosbeak                    Along the  east-west two-way road, and the 
														     Seasonal Road

     Black-chinned Hummingbird        At the Visitor Center feeders

Common 
       (Certain to see in suitable habitat)

     Double-crested Cormorant         Near the Boardwalk, on the Marsh Loop

     Great Egret                      Along the canals on the Marsh Loop, and at the 
                                                             Observation Blind

     Black-crowned Night Heron        Near Tour Loop sign #10, in the dead trees (Rookery)

     Sora                             In cattails, marsh areas and the Boardwalk,
                                                             on the Marsh Loop

     Spotted Sandpiper               Flying along the canals

     Common Poorwill                  Evenings, flying along Hwy #1

     Ladder-backed Woodpecker         Along the Farm Loop, and on the Rio Viejo 
                                                            and River Trails.

     Black Phoebe                     In marshy areas on the Marsh Loop

     Common Yellow-throat             In cattils on the Seasonal Road

     Yellow-breasted Chat             Along the east-west two-way road

     Black-throated Sparrow           On Chupadera and Canyon Trails

     Northern Oriole                  Near feeders at the Visitor Center

     Black-headed Grosbeak            Near the Visitor Center

     Lark Sparrow                     Flying from the ground to the trees
	                                               along the Farm Loop

Interesting 
          (Uncommon and unusual)

     American Bittern                 Near the boardwalk on the Marsh Loop, and 
                                                    along the Seasonal Road

     Virginia Rail                    On the Marsh Loop, near cattails, in marshy areas
                                                    and near the boardwalk

     Rock Wren                        Along the Canyon and Chupadera Trails

     Rufous Hummingbird               At the Visitor Center feeders
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Things you should know if you visit the Refuge:

   The Visitor Center:                A current list of unusual sightings is kept at the Visitor Center desk.

   Directions to the Refuge         Click here for a map and directions

   Weekly bird counts                Weekly counts are posted on our web site from November through March

   Overlap in Seasons                 The birds move when the days become shorter, and with the weather.
                                                    There is considerable overlap between seasons.

   Landmarks                              The loops, trails, ponds and Tour Loop Signs are all on the Refuge Map 

   Educational Events                   A complete list of the Educational Events for the year is on our website.