Lake birding habitat

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Wild Hog Lake

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Wild Hog Lake is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This lake and wetland habitat attracts American Kestrel, Northern Mockingbird, and Yellow-rumped Warbler 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

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-winged Dove

25/27/2026

Mourning Dove

45/27/2026

Chimney Swift

35/27/2026

Killdeer

15/27/2026

Laughing Gull

25/27/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/27/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

15/27/2026

Great Egret

75/27/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/27/2026

Black Vulture

75/27/2026

Turkey Vulture

55/27/2026

Crested Caracara

15/27/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

15/27/2026

Purple Martin

55/27/2026

Northern Mockingbird

25/27/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

25/27/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/27/2026

Northern Cardinal

75/27/2026

Painted Bunting

25/27/2026

White Ibis

15/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Wild Hog Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Wild Hog Lake for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Wild Hog Lake?
Notable species at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Wild Hog Lake include American Kestrel, Northern Mockingbird, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Pyrrhuloxia. The area supports lake, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Wild Hog Lake?
Birding at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Wild Hog Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Wild Hog Lake?
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge - Wild Hog Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.