Finding the Three Kingfisher Species In the Lower Rio Grande Valley

My last day in the Lower Rio Grande Valley brought a flurry of new birds. Lower Rio Grande Valley Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdRGk06BsAsWSeIxdsrPIHIbwzxJ6BIcK Check out the places I visited: Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bentsen-rio-grande-valley Saleneño Wildlife Preserve https://valleylandfund.com/salineno/ The Lower Rio Grande Valley birding trip was so incredible. This final day was filled with some great adventures focused around the Green Kingfisher, Belted Kingfisher, and the Ringed Kingfisher. If you want to learn more about the trip, let me know and I may make a behind the scenes video sharing more logistics and planning that went into making this happen. Overall, I hope you enjoyed the videos from my first big birding trip. Here's to many more to come. Checkout the Gear I Use: - https://www.hawkinthelens.com/my-gear Get a Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder: - https://www.birdfy.com/discount/hawkinthelens?ref=hawkinthelens - Use coupon code "hawkinthelens" for an extra 15% off As an affiliate partner, I may earn commission if you decide to use any of my links at no extra cost to you! I encourage you to do your own research before buying any products. Check out my other pages! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hawkinthelens/ Website: https://www.hawkinthelens.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HawkInTheLens/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkinthelens?lang=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hawkinthelens.bsky.social Other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQzleRvtUNuAdbSF95p-4w Birding/Filming Date: February 24th, 2025 Credit: "Green kingfisher female" by Lip Kee is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. "Ringed Kingfisher, Rio Sararé, Mato Grosso, Brazil" by Andreas Trepte is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. "Belted Kingfisher" by Andy Morffew is licensed under CC BY 2.0. "855 - MORELET'S SEEDEATER (2-8-10) adult male, zacate creek, laredo, tx (4)" by Sloalan is marked with CC0 1.0. "Red-billed Pigeon" by Michael Woodruff is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.