Posted on Dec 3, 2023
Why is this bird drawing people from far and wide to downtown Corpus Christi?
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Over the years, there have been many efforts to revitalize downtown Corpus Christi as a means of drawing in tourists. And, driving down Schatzell Street one Saturday afternoon in November, you might think that’s been a roaring success when you see a group of people walking around with cameras and binoculars.
But they’re actually here to see another tourist to the area – one that’s never before been seen in North America: the cattle tyrant, a flycatcher bird native to South America.
It’s an unusual sight to be sure. The cattle tyrant had to have traveled nearly 3,000 miles and crossed several borders to make it to its current stake-out spot near a sushi restaurant and parking garage in downtown Corpus. And ever since it was identified, scores of birders from all over have made the trip to catch a glimpse of it.
But they’re actually here to see another tourist to the area – one that’s never before been seen in North America: the cattle tyrant, a flycatcher bird native to South America.
It’s an unusual sight to be sure. The cattle tyrant had to have traveled nearly 3,000 miles and crossed several borders to make it to its current stake-out spot near a sushi restaurant and parking garage in downtown Corpus. And ever since it was identified, scores of birders from all over have made the trip to catch a glimpse of it.
Why is this bird drawing people from far and wide to downtown Corpus Christi?
Posted from kut.org
Corpus Christi
Wildlife
Birding
Posted 5 mo ago
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."While sightings of birds like the cattle tyrant aren’t something to expect often, Essian does hope it’ll spur locals to take notice of Corpus Christi’s vibrant birding environment.
“I like seeing a lot of people in downtown Corpus Christi enjoying birds,” Essian said. “And I think that, you know, for people who come visit it, it would be nice if they let the business owners in the community know why they’re here, because I think this community is just an amazing place to bird. And I think if we sort of highlight the economic benefits that it can bring, it could result in some sort of conservation efforts on the part of the city.”
In the meantime, the cattle tyrant continues its reign of terror upon the maggots and flies of downtown Corpus Christi’s dumpsters. But prospective birders should make their plans to visit soon, lest they miss out on a first-of-its-kind sighting."
..."While sightings of birds like the cattle tyrant aren’t something to expect often, Essian does hope it’ll spur locals to take notice of Corpus Christi’s vibrant birding environment.
“I like seeing a lot of people in downtown Corpus Christi enjoying birds,” Essian said. “And I think that, you know, for people who come visit it, it would be nice if they let the business owners in the community know why they’re here, because I think this community is just an amazing place to bird. And I think if we sort of highlight the economic benefits that it can bring, it could result in some sort of conservation efforts on the part of the city.”
In the meantime, the cattle tyrant continues its reign of terror upon the maggots and flies of downtown Corpus Christi’s dumpsters. But prospective birders should make their plans to visit soon, lest they miss out on a first-of-its-kind sighting."
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