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

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Grassland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
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

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

3/6/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

3/6/2026Whitecap Beach, N Padre Is.1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

3/5/2026Port Aransas Jetty (CTC 058)2 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

3/5/2026Fulton Harbor1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Avocet

193/1/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

273/1/2026

Willet

23/1/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

23/1/2026

Dunlin

903/1/2026

White Ibis

83/1/2026

Little Blue Heron

13/1/2026

Reddish Egret

13/1/2026

Snowy Egret

23/1/2026

Great Egret

183/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

43/1/2026

American White Pelican

503/1/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

13/1/2026

Barn Swallow

13/1/2026

Killdeer

232/28/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

12/28/2026

Least Sandpiper

72/28/2026

Laughing Gull

32/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

12/28/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

102/28/2026

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.