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Christmas Bird Counts

Rio Grande Valley/South Texas

Rio Grande Valley and South Texas Counts

December 14, 2025 - January 5, 2026

Compilers, please send your details to webmaster@houstonaudubon.org

  • Anzalduas-Bentsen (TXAZ): 1/2

    Friday, January 2, 2026
    Count circle includes Bentsen State Park and Anzalduas County Park. Participants, working in teams, may opt for a few hours of counting, an all-day marathon or anything in between. Compiler Roy Rodriguez, Roy.Rodriguez@tpwd.texas.gov, 956-584-9156. This count is usually held on the last Friday of the count window.

  • Brownsville (TXBV): 12/14

    Sunday, December 14, 2025
    There are 8 sections within the Brownsville CBC, which includes hotspots like Resaca de la Palma SP; Fish Hatchery Road; Palo Alto NHS; Padre Island Blvd.; TNC Southmost Preserve; Sabal Palm Sanctuary; UTRGV Campus and often the adjacent Texas Southmost College Campus; Downtown Brownsville; and much more! Compiler: Karl Berg, karl.berg@utrgv.edu.

  • Chaparral Wildlife Management Area (TXCP): 12/22

    Monday, December 22, 2025
    The Chaparral Wildlife Management Area is located 8 miles West of Artesia Wells on F.M. 133. The CWMA consists of 15,200 acres of South Texas brush country. The event takes place rain or shine and no experience is required. For more information and to participate, please contact the compiler Jim Hailey at irasciblej@gmail.com

  • Coastal Tip of Texas (TXCT): 12/16

    Tuesday, December 16, 2025
    Birders with strong shorebird and sparrow identification skills are most helpful. The compiler is Javier Gonzalez naturalist@spibirding.com , 956-467-8782

  • Falcon Dam and State Park (TXFD): 12/21

    Sunday, December 21, 2025
    Anyone new will meet at the Salineno boat ramp at 7:00 am. No need to meet up for everyone else. Please forward your checklists to Susan at idratherbebirding@gmail.com. There is no count dinner. Compiler: Susan Foster, idratherbebirding@gmail.com.

  • Harlingen (TXHG): 1/3

    Saturday, January 3, 2026
    The compiler is Mark Conway. Email hgtxcbc@gmail.com to join or call 956-244-2347 for details. Make arrangements to receive packet information, forms and maps for your assigned area. The count is usually held on the last Saturday of the count window.

  • Laguna Atascosa (TXLA): 12/29

    Monday, December 29, 2025
    Teams are pre-defined for each area. Area Leaders will manage the team details. So get your request in early! We will work to match up new participants with teams in need. Contact: Dr. Tom DeMaar, tom_demaar@hotmail.com. Further details at https://flanwr.org/CBC-2025.
    This count is traditionally held on the 4th Tuesday in December.

  • Laredo (TXLD): 12/27

    Saturday, December 27, 2025
    Our count circle includes private ranches and public lands, much of which is on the Rio Grande. Compiler: Irene Sanchez, irene.sanchez0002@gmail.com, (956)269-6546.

  • Santa Ana (TXSA): 12/20

    Saturday, December 20, 2025
    The Santa Ana CBC count circle includes Alamo, San Juan, Hidalgo, Pharr, much of McAllen, and a bit of Donna. Please email Steve Murray (swmurray@outlook.com) to participate. Experienced and newer birders are all welcome!

  • Weslaco (TXWS): 12/26

    Friday, December 26, 2025
    If not assigned to an area by December 26, meet at Estero Llano Grande State Park at 6:30am on December 26 to receive one's assignment. Lunch will be on one's own. When finished for the day, one may leave one's packet at the front desk with the Customer Service Representative, or one may wait until the 6pm Countdown Dinner (free, and provided by Estero and the Friends of Estero) where we will review the day with great excitement! Should one have questions during the Count, feel free to contact me at 956-639-5057. Please call ahead or email to register. Compiler John Yochum, john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov, (956) 639-5057.

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