Birding Near Rockport, TX

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Texas · United States

30

Locations

79+

Species

7

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Rockport

Forest birding habitat

Texas

< 1 mi away

Moderate

Connie Hagar Cottage Sanct.

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 300 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

1.3 mi away

Easy

Rockport Beach Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 275 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

1.4 mi away

Easy

Rockport- Memorial Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 202 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

2.1 mi away

Easy

Rockport Demo Bird Garden & Wetlands Pond

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 265 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

2.2 mi away

Moderate

Cove Harbor, Rockport

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 213 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

3.8 mi away

Moderate

Linda S. Castro Nature Sanctuary

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 271 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

4.1 mi away

Moderate

Aransas Woods

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 214 recorded species.

ForestSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

4.1 mi away

Moderate

Rockport- Cape Valero Drive

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 256 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

4.4 mi away

Moderate

Rockport- Port Bay Road

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 253 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

4.6 mi away

Moderate

Rattlesnake Point Road, Rockport

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 225 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
a bird sitting on top of a wooden pole

Texas

8.8 mi away

Easy

Goose Island State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 357 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

10.1 mi away

Easy

Goose Island State Park - Big Tree/Lamar Beach rd area

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 310 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

10.1 mi away

Moderate

Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 201 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

11.0 mi away

Moderate

Black Point (Bayside)

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 235 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

11.7 mi away

Moderate

Aransas Bay - Rockport/Fulton to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge by boat

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 282 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

12.6 mi away

Easy

Whitney Lake Marsh Park

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 246 recorded species.

WetlandLakeUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Texas

12.8 mi away

Moderate

Port Aransas Jetty

Coastal birding hotspot in Texas with 266 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
white bird on green grass during daytime

Texas

12.9 mi away

Moderate

Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 321 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Texas

13.1 mi away

Moderate

Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture

Grassland birding hotspot in Texas with 313 recorded species.

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

Texas

13.4 mi away

Moderate

Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 347 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

13.6 mi away

Easy

Port Aransas Wetland Park

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 267 recorded species.

WetlandUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Texas

14.3 mi away

Moderate

Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Texas with 224 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Texas

14.4 mi away

Easy

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

Grassland birding hotspot in Texas with 263 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Texas

15.0 mi away

Easy

Ingleside - Live Oak Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Texas with 266 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

18.7 mi away

Moderate

Fennessey Ranch

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 283 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

18.8 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
Wetland birding habitat

Texas

18.9 mi away

Moderate

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Tatton Unit

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 284 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Texas

19.7 mi away

Moderate

Sunset Lake (Portland)

Lake birding hotspot in Texas with 274 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Texas

20.3 mi away

Moderate

Mustang Isl. - the Willows

Forest birding hotspot in Texas with 276 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
white bird flying over the lake during daytime

Texas

20.9 mi away

Moderate

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Dr.

Wetland birding hotspot in Texas with 323 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Rockport

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Rock PigeonMourning DoveLaughing GullGreat Blue HeronBlack-crested TitmouseWilletRuddy TurnstoneForster's TernLesser ScaupEurasian Collared-DoveInca DoveTurkey VultureNorthern MockingbirdHouse SparrowAmerican KestrelWhite IbisRoseate SpoonbillGreat EgretGreater YellowlegsNorthern CardinalLong-billed ThrasherLincoln's SparrowRed-eyed VireoScarlet TanagerPileated Woodpecker+54 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland15 locations
Forest11 locations
Coastal7 locations
Urban Park6 locations
Lake4 locations
Grassland2 locations
River/Riparian1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Rockport, TX?
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Rockport include Connie Hagar Cottage Sanct., Rockport Beach Park, Rockport- Memorial Park, Rockport Demo Bird Garden & Wetlands Pond, Cove Harbor, Rockport. These spots offer forest, wetland, coastal habitats.
What birds can I see near Rockport?
Birders near Rockport can spot species including Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Laughing Gull, Great Blue Heron, Black-crested Titmouse, Willet, Ruddy Turnstone, Forster's Tern. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Rockport?
The best seasons for birding near Rockport are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Rockport?
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Rockport, TX, ranging from 0.8 to 20.9 miles from the city center.