Brownsville Landfill - check in at office

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Brownsville Landfill - check in at office is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, Long-billed Curlew, and Laughing Gull 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

Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

3/6/2026Oliveira Park, Brownsville5 observed

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

3/4/2026Platform in Laguna Madre west of S. Padre Is. (26.1266,-97.1835)2 observed

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

3/4/2026South Padre Is.--Valley Land Fund lots (LTC 036)1 observed

California Gull

Larus californicus

3/4/2026Brownsville Landfill (LTC 041) - check in at office1 observed

Vega Gull

Larus vegae

3/4/2026Brownsville Landfill (LTC 041) - check in at office1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Shoveler

53/6/2026

Mottled Duck

23/6/2026

Black-necked Stilt

43/6/2026

Long-billed Curlew

13/6/2026

Willet

13/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

403/6/2026

American Herring Gull

1203/6/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

373/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

23/6/2026

Black Vulture

403/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

2003/6/2026

Harris's Hawk

13/6/2026

Zone-tailed Hawk

13/6/2026

Crested Caracara

53/6/2026

Chihuahuan Raven

73/6/2026

European Starling

3003/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

603/6/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

1003/6/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/5/2026

Laughing Gull

3/5/2026

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 Brownsville Landfill - check in at office for birding?
The best months to visit Brownsville Landfill - check in at office for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Brownsville Landfill - check in at office?
Notable species at Brownsville Landfill - check in at office include Eurasian Collared-Dove, Long-billed Curlew, Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Brownsville Landfill - check in at office?
Birding at Brownsville Landfill - check in at office is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Brownsville Landfill - check in at office?
Brownsville Landfill - check in at office offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.