The Rio Grande Valley is home to a wide variety of wildlife. This is in part due to its unique habitats and proximity to the coast and Mexico. With a little over 500 different species of birds that can visit the region during a year, the RGV is a birder’s paradise! Join Isidro Montemayor Jr., March 19, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM to learn about some of the Valley’s specialty birds as part of Quinta Mazatlán’s ongoing Thursday Night Live Speaker Series.“Specialty birds” refers to species with highly specific ecological needs, often meaning they cannot easily adapt to ...