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Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park
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Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park Altimira Oriole © Dennis Eccleston
These brightly colored birds are the most common oriole in the region.
Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park Javalina © Dennis Eccleston
In this park there are many Javalina or Collared Peccaries most commonly seen morning and evening eating grass or bird seed if prickly pear cactus is not in flower.
Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park Great Kiskadee © Dennis Eccleston
A colorful and easily identified by its call can be seen perched and on the wing above water.
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BENTSEN RIO GRANDE VALLEY STATE PARK
BENTSEN RIO GRANDE VALLEY STATE PARK
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Location
Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park is located near Alamo, Donna and Edinburg

Picnicking
Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park offers picnic tables and grills, perfect for family outings. No alcohol is allowed in the park.
Birding
The park is a renowned birdwatching site, home to over 360 species including the Green Jay. Other notable birds include Altamira Oriole and Plain Chachalaca. The Hawk Tower offers views of migrating raptors like Gray Hawks. Visitors can also spot rare Hook-billed Kites here.


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