Sabal Palm Sanctuary

THICK WITH THE REGIONS FLORA AND FAUNA! This place is simply jaw-​dropping beautiful! I took the family out to this phenomenal place for a day hike and we discovered a lot more than we thought we would! We were received right away by the all too friendly staff and volunteers at the Beautiful Historic Rabb Plantation House. It’s such a marvel of how well this 1892 Plantation Home has been restored and preserved. Walking through those doors you truly step back into time.
The location: right on the most Southern Point in all the country. Sabal Palm Sanctuary literally lies against the southernmost point of the US-​Mexico Border, along the Rio Grande. It was established to preserve one of the last vestige of original Sabal Palm forest in the U.S. In this endeavor, over the years, it now showcases what the land of this sub-​tropical area would look like as if untouched by the hands of man and left to mother natures own devices.
The result is ASTOUNDING!!! This Sub-​Tropical Forest now attracts… hundreds of bird species which makes this a not-​to-​be-​missed destination. Sabal Palms Sanctuary is by far one of the country’s première birding hot-​spot with hundreds of species that migrate through this region every year.
«The Sanctuary sits on a 527-​acre tract of land on the Rio Grande in Brownsville, Texas and is one of the most uniquely biodiverse habitats in the country, containing one of the last vestige of original Sabal Palm forest in the U.S. The Sanctuary provides breeding habitat for many endangered or high-​priority birds and is a critical source of shelter and food for migrating and wintering species.»

It was an overcast windy day at the beach so I decided to find something else to do. I ran across this place by chance. I am in no way an avid bird watcher, but I do enjoy nature and a good walk. Sabal is right on the border. In fact, some of the trails run next to the Rio Grande. Make sure you don’t pick up any hitchhikers or you could be in a heap load of trouble. It costs $ 5 for access to the trails. The office offers insect repellent and use of binoculars. You should wear comfortable shoes, and bring something to drink. The trails itself led into brushland and palms. We saw hummingbirds and a few different birds that looked very exotic.
If you’re in the area, and have a love for all things nature, take time to check this place out.