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• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 28.4761/-98.3461 (2021-02-18 20:21:24 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Choke Canyon SP" (2021-02-18 20:21:24 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus)
Sora (Porzana carolina)
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Harris's Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)
Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons)
Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus)
Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus)
Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas)
Olive Sparrow (Arremonops rufivirgatus)
Audubon's Oriole (Icterus graduacauda)

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:54:54)

Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:54:36)

Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:54:26)

Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:54:11)

Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:53:57)

Sora (Porzana carolina) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:52:49)

Audubon's Oriole (Icterus graduacauda) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:52:37)

Harris's Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:52:24)

Olive Sparrow (Arremonops rufivirgatus) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:52:13)

Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) was added by Rhett Raibley (2021-09-04 01:52:02)

  • Timing and strategy

Home to a good number of the South Texas specialties, this state park offers great birding and recently was host to the famous Spotted Rail, and was also briefly visited by a Hook-billed Kite.  This park offers great views of diverse habitats and is a great place to stop if you are in the San Antonio area. Keep check of recent reports for a wide range of rarities such as Black-throated Gray Warbler or Long-tailed Duck.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:58
Home to some of a good number of the South Texas specialties, this state park offers great birding and recently was host to the famous Spotted Rail, and was also briefly visited by a Hook-billed Kite.  This park offers great views of diverse habitats and is probably not birded enough. a great place to stop if you are in the San Antonio area. Keep check of recent reports for rarities a wide range of rarities such as Black-throated Gray Warbler or Long-tailed Duck.
Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:53
Home to some of the South Texas specialties, this state park offers great birding and recently was host to the famous Spotted Rail.Rail, and was also briefly visited by a Hook-billed Kite.  This park offers great views of diverse habitats and is probably not birded enough. Keep check of recent reports for rarities such as Black-throated Gray Warbler or Long-tailed Duck.
Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:41
Home to some of the South Texas specialties, this state park offers great birding and recently was host to the famous Spotted Rail.  This park offers great views of diverse habitats and is probably not birded enough. Keep check of recent reports for rarities such as Black-throated Gray Warbler or Long-tailed Duck.
  • How to get there

From TX 72, turn north onto Recreation Road 8.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:42
From TX 72, turn north onto Recreation Road 8.

$5 per adult, under 12 is free to enter the park, and it can be paid online or in person. Open year-round. Hours are 6am - 10pm.

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

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Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:44
$5 per adult, under 12 is free to enter the park, and it can be paid online or in person. Open year-round. Hours are 6am - 10pm.
  • Other attractions

Camping available

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:45
Camping available

Restrooms are available.  There is a bird blind with feeders as well that attracts a lot of local birds.  This provides great up close shots of Green Jays.

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:47
Restrooms are availableavailable.  There is a bird blind with feeders as well that attracts a lot of local birds.  This provides great up close shots of Green Jays.
Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:46
Restrooms are available

Watch for snakes

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Rhett Raibley on 2021-09-04 01:48
Watch for snakes
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