Cameron Company/Port Isabel Reservoir & Holly Beach rd.

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
CoastalLake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
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

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

3/5/2026Laguna Atascosa NWR--Lakeside Drive1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

3/5/2026South Padre Is.--Birding and Nature Center1 observed

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

3/5/2026218 W Cora Lee Dr, South Padre Island US-TX 26.12605, -97.174093 observed

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Shoveler

803/4/2026

Black-necked Stilt

53/4/2026

Killdeer

13/4/2026

Semipalmated Plover

73/4/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

133/4/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

163/4/2026

Dunlin

73/4/2026

Least Sandpiper

403/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/4/2026

Black-bellied Plover

63/4/2026

American Golden-Plover

13/4/2026

Blue-winged Teal

43/3/2026

Green-winged Teal

123/3/2026

Snowy Plover

23/3/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

63/3/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

13/3/2026

Western Sandpiper

203/3/2026

Laughing Gull

13/3/2026

Turkey Vulture

53/3/2026

Osprey

23/3/2026

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.