This post is the second in a series of unofficial bird lists for Marathon and Post Park specifically - we're aiming to highlight 1) birds that require little effort to be seen, and 2) regional specialties. Hopefully the format will work out for 'year-round' and seasonal variations. Feedback is welcome!
Summer residents
Turkey Vulture
Swainson’s Hawk
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Lesser Nighthawk
Common Nighthawk
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Vermillion Flycatcher
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Cassin’s Kingbird
Western Kingbird
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Bell’s Vireo
Chihuahuan Raven
Cliff Swallow
Cave Swallow
Barn Swallow
Yellow-breasted Chat
Summer Tanager
Cassin’s Sparrow
Lark Sparrow
Black-throated Sparrow
Blue Grosbeak
Painted Bunting
Bronzed Cowbird
Orchard Oriole
Lesser Goldfinch
Also look for:
Burrowing Owl
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Black-headed Grosbeak
Western Tanager
Bullock’s Oriole
Scott’s Oriole
Quick links to Marathon Basin & Post Park bird lists:
Year-round residents
Winter residents & spring/fall migrants
Click here to download the birds of the Trans-Pecos checklist pdf
Blogging from Marathon, TX about birding, butterflies, moths and more. Exploring the gems of Brewster County, Post Park, Big Bend National Park and the surrounding region. Bird watching: Big Bend and beyond!
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