Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

River/Riparian

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35 is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Killdeer, and Willet among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Mourning Dove Killdeer Willet Laughing Gull Double-crested Cormorant

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Sooty Tern

Onychoprion fuscatus

5/31/2026Rockport Beach Park1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

5/29/2026Rockport Demo Bird Garden & Wetlands Pond (CTC 050)2 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/28/2026Copano causeway1 observed

Boat-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus major

5/22/2026Highway 35 N, Rockport US-TX 28.27341, -96.959672 observed

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

5/21/2026Goose Island SP (CTC 048)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-tailed Hawk

15/26/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

15/26/2026

Mourning Dove

25/26/2026

Laughing Gull

25/26/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

15/26/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

25/26/2026

Black-crested Titmouse

25/22/2026

Purple Martin

45/22/2026

Carolina Wren

25/22/2026

Northern Mockingbird

25/22/2026

Northern Cardinal

45/22/2026

Gull-billed Tern

25/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

115/22/2026

Barn Swallow

35/22/2026

Black Tern

225/22/2026

Snowy Egret

15/22/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

275/22/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

25/22/2026

Black-necked Stilt

25/21/2026

Osprey

15/21/2026

Birding Tips

1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35 for birding?▼

The best months to visit Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35 for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35?▼

Notable species at Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35 include Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Willet, Laughing Gull, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports river/riparian habitats.

How difficult is birding at Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35?▼

Birding at Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35 is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35?▼

Aransas County - Cavasso Creek/TX35 offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.