Wetland birding habitat

Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge - CR227 ponds

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge - CR227 ponds is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

6/2/2026Camp Mohawk County Pk1 observed

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

6/1/20264817 Jolly Roger Road, Jamaica Beach, Texas, US (29.192, -94.977)1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

6/1/2026Galveston Island SP--Observation tower area2 observed

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

5/24/2026Galveston--Dos Vacas Muertas1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

5/23/2026Quintana Beach & Jetty (UTC122)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

45/25/2026

Mottled Duck

25/25/2026

Mourning Dove

15/25/2026

Black-necked Stilt

125/25/2026

Killdeer

25/25/2026

Dunlin

65/25/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

125/25/2026

Laughing Gull

75/25/2026

Gull-billed Tern

15/25/2026

Black Tern

2115/25/2026

Forster's Tern

35/25/2026

Little Blue Heron

15/25/2026

Snowy Egret

15/25/2026

Green Heron

15/25/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

125/25/2026

Cliff Swallow

125/25/2026

Northern Mockingbird

35/25/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

125/25/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

15/25/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

15/25/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge - CR227 ponds for birding?
The best months to visit Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge - CR227 ponds for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge - CR227 ponds?
Notable species at Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge - CR227 ponds include Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Green Heron, Virginia Rail. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge - CR227 ponds?
Birding at Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge - CR227 ponds is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge - CR227 ponds?
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge - CR227 ponds offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.