Get all the tips, tricks, and more to identify the hawk-filled skies this migration season.

Hawk ID Workshop at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park and World Birding Center

This three-hour interactive workshop includes detailed handouts and discussions on de-mystifying the identification of birds of prey in flight. This is the best way to prepare for the upcoming Hawk Watch at Bentsen-RGV State Park.

Birds of prey are important indicators of environmental well-being.  Bentsen's annual Hawk Watch contributes to Hawk Count, a long-term study monitoring raptor population trends and the largest standardized raptor migration network in the world. Hawk count is a project of the Hawk Migration Association of North America. 

• Bring: Water, binoculars if you have them
• Meet: Headquarters, tram turnaround

• Cost: Entry fee is $5 for adults and FREE 12 & under (Park entry free with Texas State Park Pass.).

• Registration:  https://fs18.formsite.com/TPWD/6bcrg4icbl/index

*Events and programs are subject to cancellation due to weather. Please contact park staff for more information and the latest updates.