Viewing birds in parks, wildlife refuges and other areas, especially in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas.
One of the best parks in the Lower Rio Grande Valley for a casual walk is Hugh Ramsey Nature Park in Harlingen. It is an oasis beside the busy Ed Carey Drive, on the bank of the murky Arroyo Colorado, and adjacent to a major subdivision.
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Suddenly, from a tree on my right burst a Great Horned Owl. It looked at me as it swooped past. It flew over the brush and curved back to the road. It perched on the end of a dead branch on a mesquite tree on to my right, some 200 feet ahead of me.
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My bicycle at the north end of Horse Island Turkey Vultures on County Road The trail on Horse Island A view to the east from Horse Island The best place to cycle (off the pavement, that is) in the Lower Rio Grande Valley is Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (LANWR). There are many trails to
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The best place to cycle (off the pavement, that is) in the Lower Rio Grande Valley is Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (LANWR). There are many trails to pedal from easy to challenging. And LANWR is not only the best place to ride, but opportunities to view birds and other wildlife are many. A cyclist can ride a few easy-going miles or pedal along different trails all day. The most popular ride is the Bayside Drive Loop, also known as Steve Thompson Wildlife Drive loop.
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From the Visitor’s Center at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (LANWR), I pedal my bicycle west for a mile and a half on Lake Side Drive and then turn north on County Road. Both roads are compacted caliche with loose gravel on the surface. County Road follows a border line of LANWR. On the east side is a private ranch, and on the west side is the refuge. I plan to ride around Cayo Atascoso and the west side of Laguna Atascosa.
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