Cameron Company/Port Isabel Reservoir & Holly Beach rd.

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

CoastalLake

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

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

Northern Shoveler Black-necked Stilt Killdeer Semipalmated Plover Short-billed Dowitcher

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

7/17/2026TX48--Shrimp Basin Bridge / Zapata Memorial Boat Ramp/ San Martin Lake outlet1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

7/11/2026From Sea Shell Beach to UFO Beach3 observed

Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

7/11/2026Arroyo Colorado (Cameron County)1 observed

Sooty Tern

Onychoprion fuscatus

7/9/2026Arroyo Colorado (Cameron County)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Roseate Spoonbill

17/20/2026

Black Vulture

27/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

77/20/2026

Crested Caracara

17/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/20/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

27/20/2026

Common Nighthawk

17/20/2026

Laughing Gull

27/20/2026

Black Skimmer

17/20/2026

Caspian Tern

17/20/2026

Snowy Egret

17/20/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Couch's Kingbird

17/20/2026

White-eyed Vireo

17/20/2026

Purple Martin

17/20/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

27/20/2026

Rock Pigeon

37/17/2026

Willet

307/17/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

27/17/2026

Birding Tips

1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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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.