Coastal birding habitat

Cameron Company/Port Isabel Reservoir & Holly Beach rd.

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
CoastalLake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Cameron Company/Port Isabel Reservoir & Holly Beach rd. is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and lake habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Black-necked Stilt, and Killdeer 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

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

5/31/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center2 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

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/27/2026Laguna Atascosa NWR--HQ and Kiskadee Trail1 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

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

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/26/2026Laguna Atascosa NWR--Lakeside Drive1 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

Common Yellowthroat (insperata)

Geothlypis trichas

5/19/2026UTRGV—Duckhead (Limited Access)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

75/24/2026

Plain Chachalaca

25/24/2026

Common Ground Dove

105/24/2026

Mourning Dove

175/24/2026

Groove-billed Ani

35/24/2026

Greater Roadrunner

25/24/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

65/24/2026

Black-necked Stilt

65/24/2026

Black-bellied Plover

135/24/2026

Killdeer

15/24/2026

Wilson's Plover

35/24/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

15/24/2026

Willet

155/24/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

15/24/2026

Sanderling

15/24/2026

Dunlin

95/24/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

25/24/2026

Laughing Gull

35/24/2026

Least Tern

35/24/2026

Gull-billed Tern

15/24/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Cameron Company/Port Isabel Reservoir & Holly Beach rd. for birding?
The best months to visit Cameron Company/Port Isabel Reservoir & Holly Beach rd. for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Cameron Company/Port Isabel Reservoir & Holly Beach rd.?
Notable species at Cameron Company/Port Isabel Reservoir & Holly Beach rd. include Northern Shoveler, Black-necked Stilt, Killdeer, Semipalmated Plover, Short-billed Dowitcher. The area supports coastal, lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cameron Company/Port Isabel Reservoir & Holly Beach rd.?
Birding at Cameron Company/Port Isabel Reservoir & Holly Beach rd. is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Cameron Company/Port Isabel Reservoir & Holly Beach rd.?
Cameron Company/Port Isabel Reservoir & Holly Beach rd. offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.