In the Rio Grande Valley, signs of nesting season are emerging. Blooming ebony trees and swaying nests are among the indicators that the season is culminating. The bright orange Altamira oriole is one species that is nesting in the area.

Towering tepeguajes and flowering retamas are also part of the Valley's landscape during this time. The Altamira oriole is a tropical species that barely reaches into southernmost Texas.

For more information about the nesting season and the Altamira oriole, readers can refer to the Richard Moore Outdoor Report, available from ValleyCentral. Further details about the species and its habits in the Valley are provided in the report.