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

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

6/1/2026Chiropractic College parking lot. 77505, Pasadena US-TX 29.66322, -95.148611 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/30/2026Smith Point--James H. Robbins Park1 observed

Wilson's Plover

Anarhynchus wilsonia

5/30/2026El Jardin Park/Beach1 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)2 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)3 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/24/2026Bliss Meadows Park, Pasadena1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Laughing Gull

65/31/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Barn Swallow

55/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

45/31/2026

White Ibis

15/30/2026

Great Egret

15/30/2026

Great Kiskadee

25/30/2026

Blue Jay

45/30/2026

Carolina Wren

15/30/2026

European Starling

25/30/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/30/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

35/30/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

25/30/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

25/30/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

25/30/2026

Downy Woodpecker

25/30/2026

White-eyed Vireo

15/30/2026

House Sparrow

15/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/30/2026

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.