This post is the first 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!
Year-round residents
Red-tailed Hawk
Wild Turkey
Scaled Quail
American Coot
Rock Dove
Eurasian Collared-Dove
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Inca Dove
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Say’s Phoebe
Loggerhead Shrike
Common Raven
Verdin
Cactus Wren
Black-tailed Gnatcatcher
Northern Mockingbird
Curve-billed Thrasher
European Starling
Canyon Towhee
Northern Cardinal
Pyrrhuloxia
Eastern Meadowlark
Great-tailed Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird
House Finch
House Sparrow
Also look for:
Aplomado Falcon
‘Mexican’ Mallard
Great Horned Owl
Bewick’s Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Quick links to Marathon Basin & Post Park bird lists:
Summer 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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