A rare bird was spotted at Quinta Mazatlán. Local birders are trying to find it again.
A rare bird’s sighting at Quinta Mazatlán is bringing in birders in hopes of catching a glimpse.
The birding center said Friday that a Crimson-collared Grosbeak was recently spotted.
“Birders, the search continues,” Quinta Mazatlán said Saturday in a Facebook post, adding that Tom Pincelli along with others were at the center hoping to catch another glimpse of the bird.
“Everyday there are quite a few birdwatchers that are coming into the park to look for some of these rarities,” John Brush, an urban ecologist,
The Crimson-collared Grosbeak’s visit is considered rare due to the fact that it is native to northeastern Mexico. While its visits occur particularly in the winter, the first time it appeared in the Rio Grande Valley was in the summer.
Bob and Sirpa Harms discovered a male Crimson-collared Grosbeak in Bentsen State Park on June 28, 1974, according to a 1982 article by Michael J. Braun and Victor Emanuel. Later that year, John and Gladys Donahue observed another male in La Joya on Dec. 25, the article stated.
A female Crimson-collared Grosbeak was also seen in neighboring Cameron County on July 13 by Steven and Mrs. Sydney Benn that following year, with Braun and Emanuel noting that Benn’s yard had “luxuriant native vegetation,” which attracted other rarities like the Golden-crowned Warbler.
As of Nov. 14, 2024, the Texas Bird Records Committee has accepted a total of 66 records for the Crimson-collared Grosbeak.
If you want to try seeing a Crimson-collared Grosbeak, Quinta Mazatlán is located at 600 Sunset Drive. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for kids while children 2 or younger get in for free.
“Make sure to visit and catch a rare glimpse of this rare beauty in McAllen’s urban sanctuary,” Quinta Mazatlán officials said.
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