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Birding Near Port Aransas, TX

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Texas · United States

30

Locations

76+

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6

Habitats

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Birding Locations Near Port Aransas

white bird on green grass during daytime

Texas

< 1 mi away

Moderate

Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 321 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

< 1 mi away

Easy

Port Aransas Wetland Park

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 267 recorded species.

WetlandUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

< 1 mi away

Moderate

Port Aransas Jetty

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 266 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
A woman holding a stick and an eagle perched on her head

Texas

1.2 mi away

Moderate

Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 347 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Texas

1.6 mi away

Moderate

Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture

Grassland birding hotspot in Texas with 313 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Texas

1.8 mi away

Easy

Charlie's Pasture South Boardwalk (off TX-361)

Grassland birding hotspot in Texas with 263 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

3.9 mi away

Moderate

Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 201 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

6.6 mi away

Easy

Mustang Isl.- TX361 area S. of Port A. & N. of State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 266 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

8.2 mi away

Moderate

Mustang Isl. - the Willows

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 276 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

8.7 mi away

Easy

Whitney Lake Marsh Park

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 246 recorded species.

WetlandLakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

9.4 mi away

Easy

Ingleside - Live Oak Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 266 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

10.9 mi away

Moderate

Cove Harbor, Rockport

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 213 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

11.0 mi away

Moderate

Aransas Woods

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 214 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

12.1 mi away

Moderate

Connie Hagar Cottage Sanct.

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 300 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

13.6 mi away

Moderate

Rockport- Port Bay Road

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 253 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

13.7 mi away

Easy

Rockport Beach Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 275 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

13.7 mi away

Easy

Mustang Island State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 280 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

14.2 mi away

Easy

Rockport- Memorial Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 202 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

14.8 mi away

Moderate

Rockport- Cape Valero Drive

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 256 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

14.8 mi away

Easy

Rockport Demo Bird Garden & Wetlands Pond

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 265 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

16.2 mi away

Moderate

Rattlesnake Point Road, Rockport

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 225 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

16.4 mi away

Moderate

Sunset Lake (Portland)

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 274 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

16.6 mi away

Moderate

Linda S. Castro Nature Sanctuary

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 271 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
a couple of birds sitting on top of a tree branch

Texas

17.3 mi away

Easy

Packery Channel Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 335 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

17.4 mi away

Moderate

Packery Channel Oak Motte Sanctuary area

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 276 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

18.0 mi away

Moderate

Larry Jordan and Judith Reader Pond (Graham Rd)

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 206 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

18.1 mi away

Moderate

Indian Point

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 246 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

18.4 mi away

Moderate

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 281 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

19.0 mi away

Moderate

Suter Wildlife Refuge

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 309 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

19.5 mi away

Moderate

Black Point (Bayside)

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 235 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Port Aransas

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Snowy EgretNorthern FlickerRed-winged BlackbirdEurasian Collared-DoveWhite-winged DoveBlue-winged TealLong-billed CurlewLaughing GullGreat EgretNorthern ShovelerGreen-winged TealCommon GallinuleGadwallAmerican CootPiping PloverWilletRuddy TurnstoneSanderlingMourning DoveBlack-necked StiltAmerican AvocetShort-billed DowitcherAmerican Herring GullForster's TernBarn Swallow+51 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland15 locations
Forest14 locations
Urban Park7 locations
Lake5 locations
Coastal5 locations
Grassland2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Port Aransas, TX?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Port Aransas include Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas, Port Aransas Wetland Park, Port Aransas Jetty, Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture. These spots offer lake, wetland, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Port Aransas?▼
Birders near Port Aransas can spot species including Snowy Egret, Northern Flicker, Red-winged Blackbird, Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove, Blue-winged Teal, Long-billed Curlew, Laughing Gull. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Port Aransas?▼
The best seasons for birding near Port Aransas are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Port Aransas?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Port Aransas, TX, ranging from 0.7 to 19.5 miles from the city center.

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