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July in Texas is… well, let’s be honest, it’s hot. Very hot. But that doesn’t mean birding stops. In fact, summer birding in Texas is a great time to slow down, savor breeding residents, and catch some early shorebird migration heading south again. (Yes, believe it or not, some birds already start fall migration in July—apparently, they don’t mind sweating either.) Here are my Top 10 Best Places to Bird in Texas During July, drawn from years of sweat-soaked fieldwork, early dawn wake-ups, and more refilled water bottles than I can count. 1. Big Bend National Park (West Texas) July…

June birding in Texas is a bit different from the migration madness of April and May. By now, most migrants are long gone, and the birds you’ll see are the ones setting up shop for summer. But don’t think for a second that June is “quiet.” In fact, it’s one of the best months to slow down and appreciate Texas’ resident breeders, watch nesting activity, and soak in the song-filled mornings before the heat kicks in. Here are my Top 10 Best Places to Bird in Texas During June, drawn from years of sweaty fieldwork, 5 a.m. alarms, and more…

May in Texas is birding at full throttle. Spring migration is peaking, birds are singing, and warblers seem to drip from every tree. The spectacle is so overwhelming that even seasoned birders (like me) still find themselves gasping, “Wow.” May is also when shorebirds are in their sharpest breeding plumage, and the Valley is buzzing with colorful activity. Here are my Top 10 Best Places to Bird in Texas During May, drawn from years of muddy boots, sunburned necks, and more than a few happy warbler hangovers. 1. High Island (Upper Texas Coast) If April is famous, May is downright…