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Just west of the Gulf of Mexico, in an area called The Wild Horse Desert by early settlers, lies the historic town of Kingsville - the birthplace of the American ranching industry. Captain Richard King changed the area forevermore as he purchased, fenced and cleared land, harnessed fresh water, fought off raiding bands of Indians, transported an entire village from Mexico to become some of Texas' first cowboys (still known on King Ranch as Kineños), and bred cattle into the sturdy stock seen today - the Santa Gertrudis. Results of rapid growth, wealth and diverse culture may be seen to this day in Kingsville's rich history and turn-of-the-century landmarks.
With a 'built in' habitat of a million acres of land, and semi-tropical climate, it is no wonder that one may see white-tail deer, javelina, bobcats, alligators, imported nilgai, and more year around. Kingsville sits as the anchor of some of the best birding in the U.S. Uniquely situated between two migratory paths, the Kingsville area enjoys the best of the two. Waterfowl, warblers, hawks, hummingbirds, and flycatchers visit during migration while others choose to stay year around or just a season. Scope out white-tailed hawk, green jays, ferruginous pygmy owl, grooved-bill ani, tropical parula, Audubon's oriole and Sprague's pipits. Check off the best first!
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