This post is the third 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!
Winter residents
Northern Harrier
American Kestrel
Northern Flicker
Marsh Wren
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Lark Bunting
Lincoln’s Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Brewer’s Blackbird
Also look for:
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Cooper’s Hawk
Ferruginous Hawk
Golden Eagle
Prairie Falcon
Red-naped Sapsucker
Anna’s Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
Belted Kingfisher
American Pipit
Green-tailed Towhee
Vesper Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Spring/fall migrants:
Osprey
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
Townsend’s Warbler
Wilson’s Warbler
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Quick links to Marathon Basin & Post Park bird lists:
Year-round residents
Summer residents
Click here to download the birds of the Trans-Pecos checklist pdf
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That's the last of it for now - we'd appreciate any additional insights that would be helpful for visitors (birders or not!)
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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