Forest birding habitat

Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Black Skimmer, Osprey, and Rock Pigeon 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

Sooty Tern

Onychoprion fuscatus

5/31/2026Rockport Beach Park1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/30/2026Mustang Island SP (CTC 060)2 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

5/30/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

5/30/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)3 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/30/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/30/2026Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas1 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

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

5/28/20261915 Pullin Road, Port Aransas, Texas, US (27.82, -97.076)1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/27/2026Mustang Island SP- Bathhouse area16 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

25/31/2026

Mottled Duck

15/31/2026

Rock Pigeon

35/31/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

25/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Common Nighthawk

35/31/2026

Killdeer

35/31/2026

Laughing Gull

85/31/2026

Forster's Tern

15/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

85/31/2026

White Ibis

15/31/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

65/31/2026

Snowy Egret

35/31/2026

Great Egret

65/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/31/2026

Swainson's Hawk

205/31/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

35/31/2026

Barn Swallow

105/31/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/31/2026

House Sparrow

55/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands for birding?
The best months to visit Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands?
Notable species at Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands include Black Skimmer, Osprey, Rock Pigeon, Long-billed Curlew, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands?
Birding at Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands?
Aransas Pass - TX361 Wetlands offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.