Grassland birding habitat

Charlie's Pasture South Boardwalk (off TX-361)

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Grassland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Charlie's Pasture South Boardwalk (off TX-361) is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 263 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts American Avocet, Long-billed Dowitcher, and Willet 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

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

7/20/2026Home, Port Aransas, Texas, US2 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

7/18/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

7/17/2026Offshore Port Aransas1 observed

Band-rumped Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates castro

7/17/2026Offshore Port Aransas1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

7/16/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture8 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

7/16/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture8 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

7/16/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture2 observed

Seaside Sparrow

Ammospiza maritima

7/15/2026Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

7/14/2026Home, Port Aransas, Texas, US1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Gallinule

17/17/2026

Black-necked Stilt

27/17/2026

Killdeer

17/17/2026

Wilson's Plover

17/17/2026

Willet

37/17/2026

Least Sandpiper

17/17/2026

Laughing Gull

97/17/2026

Black Skimmer

27/17/2026

Gull-billed Tern

37/17/2026

Forster's Tern

17/17/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

197/17/2026

White Ibis

37/17/2026

Little Blue Heron

27/17/2026

Tricolored Heron

87/17/2026

Reddish Egret

77/17/2026

Snowy Egret

27/17/2026

Great Egret

47/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/17/2026

Brown Pelican

17/17/2026

Purple Martin

17/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Charlie's Pasture South Boardwalk (off TX-361) for birding?
The best months to visit Charlie's Pasture South Boardwalk (off TX-361) for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Charlie's Pasture South Boardwalk (off TX-361)?
Notable species at Charlie's Pasture South Boardwalk (off TX-361) include American Avocet, Long-billed Dowitcher, Willet, Greater Yellowlegs, Dunlin. The area supports grassland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Charlie's Pasture South Boardwalk (off TX-361)?
Birding at Charlie's Pasture South Boardwalk (off TX-361) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Charlie's Pasture South Boardwalk (off TX-361)?
Charlie's Pasture South Boardwalk (off TX-361) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.