Wetland birding habitat

Buena Vista Boulevard - b/w Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge & Old Port Rd/CR350

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Buena Vista Boulevard - b/w Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge & Old Port Rd/CR350 is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Harris's Hawk, and White-tailed Hawk 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

Orchard Oriole

Icterus spurius

6/2/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Yellow-green Vireo

Vireo flavoviridis

5/31/2026Resaca de la Palma SP WBC (Brownsville) (LTC 048)2 observed

Sooty Tern

Onychoprion fuscatus

5/29/2026Pelagic Leg 13 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

5/29/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

5/29/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

5/27/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

5/26/2026115 West Pompano Street, South Padre Island, Texas, US (26.099, -97.168)1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

5/23/2026South Padre Is.--WBC/Conv. Center/Laguna Madre Trail (LTC 035)1 observed

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

5/21/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

5/21/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

5/21/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Gray-cheeked Thrush

Catharus minimus

5/21/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

5/24/2026

Crested Caracara

5/24/2026

White-eyed Vireo

5/24/2026

Verdin

5/24/2026

Olive Sparrow

5/24/2026

Blue Grosbeak

5/24/2026

Dickcissel

5/24/2026

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 Buena Vista Boulevard - b/w Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge & Old Port Rd/CR350 for birding?
The best months to visit Buena Vista Boulevard - b/w Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge & Old Port Rd/CR350 for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Buena Vista Boulevard - b/w Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge & Old Port Rd/CR350?
Notable species at Buena Vista Boulevard - b/w Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge & Old Port Rd/CR350 include Turkey Vulture, Harris's Hawk, White-tailed Hawk, Crested Caracara, American Kestrel. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Buena Vista Boulevard - b/w Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge & Old Port Rd/CR350?
Birding at Buena Vista Boulevard - b/w Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge & Old Port Rd/CR350 is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Buena Vista Boulevard - b/w Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge & Old Port Rd/CR350?
Buena Vista Boulevard - b/w Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge & Old Port Rd/CR350 offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.