Several species that are very hard to see in Texas are found here, Rivoli's Hummingbird, Pygmy Nuthatch, Juniper Titmouse, Stellar's Jay

Eight of the ten highest peaks in Texas are located in this park, including the highest peak in Texas, Guadalupe Peak at 8,751 feet. While this park is remote and has fewer visitor facilities than most National Parks it offers the Texas birder some of the best access to montane species in Texas. 

The Bowl Trail offers some of the best access to the high country in Texas