Fall migration has begun
and Texas is the perfect spot
to see a vast parade of birds and butterflies traveling south. Watch the antics of migrating hummingbirds in this live
stream from West Texas. If you want hummers to visit your place, we've got tips to make them feel welcome.
Masses of monarch butterflies are headed south and will peak in Texas in October. Track their approach with this monarch movement map. If you're in their path, keep an eye out for overnight roosts – see what one looks like in this video.
About 700,000 raptors pass through the Hawk Watch site near Corpus Christi from August to mid-November each year, and it's open to the public. You'll find more raptor-rich spots on this list of 4 sites to see raptors.
Many towns and state parks also have migration-related events, or you can find a viewing spot on your own with the aid of Great Texas Wildlife Trails maps.
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