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

6/1/20261915 Pullin Road, Port Aransas, Texas, US (27.82, -97.076)1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

6/1/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Sooty Tern

Onychoprion fuscatus

5/31/2026Rockport Beach Park1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/30/2026Mustang Island SP (CTC 060)2 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

5/30/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

5/30/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)3 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/30/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/30/2026Holt Paradise Pond, Port Aransas1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

5/29/2026Rockport Demo Bird Garden & Wetlands Pond (CTC 050)2 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

5/28/20261915 Pullin Road, Port Aransas, Texas, US (27.82, -97.076)1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

5/27/2026Mustang Island SP- Bathhouse area16 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Oystercatcher

16/1/2026

Willet

16/1/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

26/1/2026

Sanderling

36/1/2026

Laughing Gull

6/1/2026

Black Skimmer

16/1/2026

Royal Tern

36/1/2026

Brown Pelican

206/1/2026

Blue-winged Teal

16/1/2026

Northern Pintail

16/1/2026

Redhead

56/1/2026

Common Gallinule

16/1/2026

Black-necked Stilt

26/1/2026

American Avocet

106/1/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

26/1/2026

Least Tern

26/1/2026

Black Tern

16/1/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

16/1/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

206/1/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

206/1/2026

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.