Grassland birding habitat

Fisheries Field Station

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Grassland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Fisheries Field Station is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts White-eyed Vireo, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and Blue-winged Teal 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

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

6/1/2026822 E Taylor Street, Harlingen TX 785501 observed

Yellow-green Vireo

Vireo flavoviridis

6/1/2026LRGV NWR--Cannon Road (LTC-050)1 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

5/31/2026822 E Taylor Street, Harlingen TX 785501 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mottled Duck

16/1/2026

Northern Bobwhite

36/1/2026

Common Ground Dove

16/1/2026

Mourning Dove

36/1/2026

Willet

16/1/2026

Caspian Tern

16/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/1/2026

Crested Caracara

16/1/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

46/1/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Horned Lark

16/1/2026

Curve-billed Thrasher

56/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

76/1/2026

Botteri's Sparrow

36/1/2026

Cassin's Sparrow

56/1/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

96/1/2026

Hooded Oriole

26/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

36/1/2026

Blue Grosbeak

26/1/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

26/1/2026

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 Fisheries Field Station for birding?
The best months to visit Fisheries Field Station for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Fisheries Field Station?
Notable species at Fisheries Field Station include White-eyed Vireo, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Blue-winged Teal, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Anhinga. The area supports grassland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fisheries Field Station?
Birding at Fisheries Field Station is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Fisheries Field Station?
Fisheries Field Station offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.