Big Day Del Rio

Big Day Del Rio: Exciting Birdwatching Adventure Awaits!

At Birding the Border Big Day Del Rio, we prioritize creating unforgettable birdwatching experiences rather than just tallying up the number of species spotted. However, let’s admit it—counting those birds is exhilarating too! Join us for our Big Day Del Rio Trip, where we’ll aim to identify as many bird species as possible in a thrilling 8-hour adventure. So, are you ready to expand your bird list?

Trip Details

Trip Date:
Friday, May 1

Departure Time:
6:00 AM

Trip Fee:
$135

Guide:
Stephen Falick

Birding Buddy:
Beth McBroom

Travel and Facilities:

Spotlight Birds:

• All of them!

Big Day Del Rio Rules:

1. Only birds seen within the white boundaries of the map (see map below).
2. For a species to be included on the list, the guide/buddy and at least half f the participants must detect the bird.
3. Sub-species DO NOT count as extra i.e. red-tailed hawk vs. red-tailed hawk (fuertesi).
4. Domestic species DO NOT count i.e. peacocks, chickens, or ducks.
5. Rare species should be documented, if possible, by photo or audio recording.
6. Birding should only be done at private properties that are part of the festival and public access sites. No secret squirrel ranches that cannot be repeated next year.
7. Drive by birds seen flying in the middle of town county, as long as rule 2 is followed.
8. The only lake sites that count are between Governor’s Landing and Spur 454, the rest are out of bounds.
9. Birds seen on the Mexico side of the Rio Grande River count towards the total.

Previous eBird Checklists

2025
1209 South Main Street, Del Rio, Texas, US (29.353, -100.898)
Vega Verde Road, Del Rio, Texas, US (29.354, -100.954)
52 Foster Road, Del Rio, Texas, US (29.354, -100.959)
Vega Verde rd., Del Rio
Del Rio/Cienegas Terrace Duck Ponds
Westlawn Cemetery, Del Rio
Del Rio/Cienegas Terrace Duck Ponds
Rotary Park (Del Rio)
Rincon Del Diablo (near Magnolia and Barron)
Moore Park (Del Rio)
Moore Park (Del Rio)
Del Rio, Texas, US (29.478, -100.977)
Texas, US (29.483, -100.987)
2024
4934 US-90, Del Rio US-TX 29.43118, -100.91087
2104 Veterans Blvd, Del Rio US-TX 29.38639, -100.90549
Rincon Del Diablo (near Magnolia and Barron)
Vega Verde rd., Del Rio
Del Rio/Cienegas Terrace Duck Ponds
San Felipe Creek–Tardy Dam area
Rotary Park (Del Rio)
2411 Veterans Blvd, Del Rio US-TX (29.3949, -100.9049)
Agarita Walking Trail, Del Rio
2023