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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tNovember 11, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t – \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tNovember 15, 2026\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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See why birders have been flocking to this festival for more than 25 years\u2014great birds (at least 30 new ones if you’ve never been to the Rio Grande Valley), fantastic professional guides, reunion-like socials, keynotes, workshops, huge trade show, and lots of goodies in the silent auction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are TEXAS FRIENDLY! Visit our website in July for details and for registration dates. For more information, contact (209) 227-4823 or (956) 423-5565; info@rgvbf.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

209-227-4823<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

View Organizer Website<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

info@rgvbf.org<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n

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Harlingen Convention Center<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\n701 Harlingen Heights Drive<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t
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