Urban Park birding habitat

57-Acre Park, Galveston

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

57-Acre Park, Galveston is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, White-winged Dove, and Mourning Dove among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

4/17/2026BellaVita Neighborhood (access limited)1 observed

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

4/17/2026El Franco Lee Park1 observed

Common Ground Dove

Columbina passerina

4/17/2026UH Coastal Center (restricted access)2 observed

American Oystercatcher

Haematopus palliatus

4/15/2026Port Houston3 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

4/14/2026Little Cedar Bayou Park1 observed

Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

4/14/2026Baytown Nature Center (UTC 039)1 observed

Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

4/14/2026Hall's Bayou Ranch (ABSOLUTELY NO PUBLIC ACCESS)5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

14/17/2026

Mourning Dove

24/17/2026

Chimney Swift

24/17/2026

Laughing Gull

74/17/2026

White Ibis

124/17/2026

Tricolored Heron

14/17/2026

Brown Pelican

24/17/2026

Black Vulture

34/17/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/17/2026

Great Kiskadee

24/17/2026

Blue Jay

44/17/2026

Tree Swallow

54/17/2026

Barn Swallow

14/17/2026

Carolina Wren

14/17/2026

European Starling

14/17/2026

Gray Catbird

24/17/2026

Northern Mockingbird

44/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

24/17/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

24/17/2026

Northern Cardinal

44/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit 57-Acre Park, Galveston for birding?
The best months to visit 57-Acre Park, Galveston for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at 57-Acre Park, Galveston?
Notable species at 57-Acre Park, Galveston include Mallard, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Laughing Gull, White Ibis. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at 57-Acre Park, Galveston?
Birding at 57-Acre Park, Galveston is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at 57-Acre Park, Galveston?
57-Acre Park, Galveston offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.