Bentsen- Rio Grande Valley State Park
/It was a very hot afternoon (after our visit to Santa Ana) when we arrived at Bentsen- Rio Grande Valley State Park – about 90 degrees. On the plus side – we saw turkeys before we got to the visitor center!
We opted to take the tram to get an overall view of the park and then get off at the bird feeding station closest to the visitor center. The tram stopped long enough for me to photograph a feeding station dominated by turkeys.
When we got off the tram, the green jays and great-tailed grackles were at the feeder.
A golden-fronted woodpecker was on a post and then a roof.
A great kiskadee was on the same roof striking a vulture-like pose.
I was sitting in a swing and watching the plain chachalacas when I managed a short video which became the highpoint of my Bentsen visit. One of the birds started drinking from a puddle a few feet away from me. It was aware of calls from the other birds in its group….and showed its red bare skin patch!
We walked back toward the visitor center over the canal. Next time we visit, I’ll want to go in the morning!
