Boca Chica Area
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Directions:
Go east from Brownsville on Highway 4. There are several side trips before it dead ends at Boca Chica Beach. Drive the beach to the south to get the the mouth of the Rio Grande River. Drive the beach to the north to get to the South Jetty. To get the the North Jetty see South Padre Island.
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Mangrove area along the Rio Grande River
Directions: From the interection of Hwy 4 and FM511 go east 13.6 miles and turn right onto a dirt road located in a curve to the left. After rains or very high tides the road can become very muddy and you are requested not to drive on them to avoid making massive ruts or alternate routes. There are fork in the road but most head southeast toward the mangroves. A Mangrove Warbler has been seen in the second group of mangroves in the past. It is also a good place for Seaside Sparrows.
Birds of Interest
Aplomado Falcons
Aplomado Falcons can be seen along Highway 4 often just east of the Border Patrol checkpoint.
Mangrove Warbler
After lengthy dry spells it is possible to drive to see the Mangrove Warbler by driving north on the beach to the South Jetty and turning left behind the houses and along the jetty. Look in the larger mangroves areas.
