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Items for this column are open to the public activities in the parks only, and should be submitted on letterhead, or by using our submission form, by owners, managers, or activity directors. Listings must come from the park. No listings submitted by callers, bands, entertainers, etc. will be accepted.  

We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons, etc. Be sure to include the dates the events are to occur, especially the starting date. Please let us know if items regularly scheduled each week will be discontinued before the end of March. Please submit items at least one week prior to publication date. Deadline is Thursday, 5 PM, for the following Wednesday publication. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N Conway, Mission, TX 78572. Parks may also email items to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com.

Please call Anastasia if you have any questions, need the guidelines or a submission form. She will be happy to help you with anything that she can. You can get in touch with Anastasia by calling (956) 580-7800 or by emailing parkscal@wintertexantimes.com.

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MUST 20260318 Quinta Birds Isidro Montemayor webThe Rio Grande Valley is home to a wide variety of wildlife. This is in part due to its unique habitats and proximity to the coast and Mexico. With a little over 500 different species of birds that can visit the region during a year, the RGV is a birder’s paradise. Join Isidro Montemayor Jr., March 19, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to learn about some of the Valley’s specialty birds as part of Quinta Mazatlán’s ongoing Thursday Night Live Speaker Series.

“Specialty birds” refers to species with highly specific ecological needs, often meaning they cannot easily adapt to new conditions, making them key indicators of healthy habitat. When birds live in an ecological niche, they have adapted to thrive in a specific place rather than across various geographical areas. What makes the Valley even more unique are the specialty birds that can only be found in South Texas. There are roughly 30 species of birds that are a must see when visiting the RGV.

Isidro Montemayor Jr. is a Valley native from La Paloma, TX who has enjoyed nature his entire life. Throughout his adult career Isidro has been a Park Ranger and Educator in Texas, Louisiana, Oregon, and Alaska teaching students about the area's native flora and fauna. His interest in birds steadily grew from his travels, and now Isidro spends his time birding throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Join Isidro Thursday March 19th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to explore the different species of specialty birds who call the Rio Grande Valley home. This program is free with general admission. For more information, call (956) 681-3370 and follow Quinta Mazatlán on social media for updates.

 

 

 

Photo Caption: Isidro Montemayor Jr. is a well-known Birding Guide and Environmental Education Specialist at Quinta Mazatlán.

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