Birding tours and guides in Mission, Texas

Hawk Tower is a park located in Mission, Texas, United States. This birder's paradise is home to about 360 species of birds, butterflies, javelinas, and bobcats. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the Rio Grande Valley in its near natural state by exploring on foot, bike, or tram tour. The park features an Exhibit Hall with bilingual exhibits, primitive campsites, a group hall for gatherings, and a two-story Hawk Observation Tower for birdwatching. With 7 miles of trails to explore, visitors can spot a wide variety of wildlife, including migratory birds like Swainson’s and Broad-winged hawks. The park store, Algunas Plumas, offers field guides, binocular and bicycle rentals, and snacks. Le Chez Bleu cafe serves sandwiches, salads, pastries, and beverages. Ranger-guided programs and outdoor skills workshops are available, and school field trips can be arranged. To guarantee entrance, passes can be reserved online or by phone. Hawk Tower is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and bird enthusiasts on the Lower Texas Coast.

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park is a nature lover's paradise located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission, Texas. This park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including over 360 species of birds, butterflies, javelinas, and bobcats. Visitors can explore the park on foot, bike, or tram tour, as cars are not allowed within the park to protect the natural environment. The park offers primitive campsites with restroom and shower facilities, as well as a 60-person group hall for gatherings. Visitors can enjoy bilingual exhibits at the Exhibit Hall and observe wildlife from viewing stations, water features, and the two-story Hawk Observation Tower.