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

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

Plain Chachalaca

17/19/2026

Northern Bobwhite

27/19/2026

Inca Dove

47/19/2026

White-tipped Dove

37/19/2026

White-winged Dove

27/19/2026

Mourning Dove

57/19/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

27/19/2026

Harris's Hawk

17/19/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

37/19/2026

Great Kiskadee

27/19/2026

White-eyed Vireo

17/19/2026

Green Jay

47/19/2026

Verdin

27/19/2026

Carolina Wren

17/19/2026

Bewick's Wren

17/19/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

37/19/2026

Long-billed Thrasher

67/19/2026

Northern Mockingbird

57/19/2026

Olive Sparrow

47/19/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

17/19/2026

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.