Forest birding habitat

Connie Hagar Cottage Sanct.

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Connie Hagar Cottage Sanct. is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 300 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, and Laughing Gull 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

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

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

Sooty Tern

Onychoprion fuscatus

5/31/2026Rockport Beach Park1 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

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/28/2026Copano causeway1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/28/2026Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Ctr. (CTC 057)1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

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

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

5/23/20261915 Pullin Road, Port Aransas, Texas, US (27.82, -97.076)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

15/22/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

15/22/2026

Laughing Gull

15/22/2026

Great Egret

15/22/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/22/2026

Barn Swallow

15/22/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/22/2026

Northern Cardinal

25/22/2026

Carolina Wren

15/19/2026

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 Connie Hagar Cottage Sanct. for birding?
The best months to visit Connie Hagar Cottage Sanct. for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Connie Hagar Cottage Sanct.?
Notable species at Connie Hagar Cottage Sanct. include Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Laughing Gull, Great Blue Heron, Black-crested Titmouse. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Connie Hagar Cottage Sanct.?
Birding at Connie Hagar Cottage Sanct. is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Connie Hagar Cottage Sanct.?
Connie Hagar Cottage Sanct. offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.