Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, Alamo, TX

Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge Santa is positioned along an east-west and north-south juncture of two major migratory routes for many species of birds. It is also at the northern-most point for many species whose range extends south into Central and South America. The refuge is right in the middle of all this biological diversity, which is what makes this 2,088 acre parcel the ‘jewel of the National Wildlife Refuge System.’

We were welcomed to the Visitor Center by the Chachalacas (large bird) and Red-winged Blackbirds.  What noice!!

On one of the trails we saw some Altimara Orioles and a Great Kiskadee.  Both of these birds are Rio Grande Valley specialties.

 

  

 

We took the Nature Tram Tour which included a stop at the historic cemetery and a view of the Rio Grande.

 

The canopy walk is the only one of its kind in South Texas.  The rope bridge extends between two towers giving visitors a chance to watch the wildlife above, below and right next to them in the Anacua and Ebony trees!  We didn't see any wildlife, but we enjoyed the scenery.

 

Old Headquarters Area on the refuge

 

Bordering the refuge property is a large international farm.  The workers are harvesting onions.