old hidalgo pumphouse museum and world birding center

We viewed a short video about the Pumphouse history before self touring the Pumphouse. Well done, information clearly stated. The grounds are well cared for, a picnic area available. Platforms to overlook the Rio Grande. Walking paths for the bird center.

My first visit to old Hidalgo pump house museum. Interesting, historical pump house fromearly 1900's. It is a small birding area, but saw a black phoebe and butterflies. The groundsare planted to attract butterflies and the water features attract birds.

Schedule a tour for a morning and come learn how the valley became the magic valley. Adults will be fascinated and older children too. Learn how this pumphouse survived to become a living history museum.

While walking around the grounds, we saw a Great Kiskadee. He was beautiful! Very well kept and peaceful, just not very big.