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World Birding Center-Resaca De La Palma State Park

Boasts the largest tract of native habitat in the World Birding Center network. Etched by ancient curves of the Rio Grande, its 1,700 semi-tropical acres provide a quiet birding retreat. Colorful Neotropical and Nearctic migrants — like the summer tanager, American redstart and yellow-breasted chat — have been noted here more often and in higher numbers. When resaca levels are controlled for the benefit of wildlife, species like the least grebe, black-bellied whistling duck, purple gallinule and various herons, as well as migrating waterfowl in their seasons, should also congregate here. Open Mon.–Sat. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission fee. 1000 New Carmen Road (four miles west of Brownsville on U.S. 281). 956/565-3919. www.worldbirdingcenter.org/sites/brownsville/index.phtml.

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Brownsville, Texas
78520
956/565-3919

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Open Mon.–Sat. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Brackenridge Park

Includes rustic stone bridges and winding walks, gleaming pools and Japanese Tea Garden. On occasion the Sunken Gardens Theater presents entertainment. Also, the Brackenridge Eagle miniature train takes visitors on a 3½-mile ride around the park. Numerous picnic spots. Adjacent to San Antonio Zoo, Witte Museum, Brackenridge Golf Course and Pioneer Hall Museum.

City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

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