Forest birding habitat

Cameron County - CR106 /General Brant Road (W. of Laguna Atascosa & W. of CR1847)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Cameron County - CR106 /General Brant Road (W. of Laguna Atascosa & W. of CR1847) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, and Western Cattle-Egret 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

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

5/31/2026822 E Taylor Street, Harlingen TX 785501 observed

Yellow-green Vireo

Vireo flavoviridis

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

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

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

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

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

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

5/20/20268981–9077 FM-1420, Raymondville US-TX 26.41802, -97.599661 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Bobwhite

65/29/2026

Inca Dove

35/29/2026

White-tipped Dove

35/29/2026

White-winged Dove

45/29/2026

Mourning Dove

105/29/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/29/2026

Harris's Hawk

15/29/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

25/29/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

15/29/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

15/29/2026

Great Kiskadee

25/29/2026

Tropical Kingbird

25/29/2026

Couch's Kingbird

25/29/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

15/29/2026

Green Jay

15/29/2026

Verdin

15/29/2026

Bewick's Wren

35/29/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

25/29/2026

Long-billed Thrasher

15/29/2026

Northern Mockingbird

45/29/2026

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 Cameron County - CR106 /General Brant Road (W. of Laguna Atascosa & W. of CR1847) for birding?
The best months to visit Cameron County - CR106 /General Brant Road (W. of Laguna Atascosa & W. of CR1847) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Cameron County - CR106 /General Brant Road (W. of Laguna Atascosa & W. of CR1847)?
Notable species at Cameron County - CR106 /General Brant Road (W. of Laguna Atascosa & W. of CR1847) include Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, Western Cattle-Egret, Northern Harrier, American Kestrel. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cameron County - CR106 /General Brant Road (W. of Laguna Atascosa & W. of CR1847)?
Birding at Cameron County - CR106 /General Brant Road (W. of Laguna Atascosa & W. of CR1847) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Cameron County - CR106 /General Brant Road (W. of Laguna Atascosa & W. of CR1847)?
Cameron County - CR106 /General Brant Road (W. of Laguna Atascosa & W. of CR1847) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.