Coastal birding habitat

Follett's Island Blue Water Hwy/TX257

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Follett's Island Blue Water Hwy/TX257 is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Greater Yellowlegs, 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

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

6/1/20264817 Jolly Roger Road, Jamaica Beach, Texas, US (29.192, -94.977)1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

6/1/2026Galveston Island SP--Observation tower area2 observed

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

5/24/2026Galveston--Dos Vacas Muertas1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

5/23/2026Quintana Beach & Jetty (UTC122)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

45/22/2026

Mourning Dove

65/22/2026

Common Nighthawk

15/22/2026

Black-bellied Plover

55/22/2026

Semipalmated Plover

35/22/2026

Willet

155/22/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

305/22/2026

Sanderling

505/22/2026

Dunlin

75/22/2026

Least Sandpiper

605/22/2026

Western Sandpiper

35/22/2026

Laughing Gull

755/22/2026

Black Tern

35/22/2026

Royal Tern

25/22/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

15/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/22/2026

Brown Pelican

215/22/2026

White-tailed Kite

15/22/2026

Northern Harrier

15/22/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

25/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Follett's Island Blue Water Hwy/TX257 for birding?
The best months to visit Follett's Island Blue Water Hwy/TX257 for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Follett's Island Blue Water Hwy/TX257?
Notable species at Follett's Island Blue Water Hwy/TX257 include Rock Pigeon, Greater Yellowlegs, Laughing Gull, Forster's Tern, Neotropic Cormorant. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Follett's Island Blue Water Hwy/TX257?
Birding at Follett's Island Blue Water Hwy/TX257 is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Follett's Island Blue Water Hwy/TX257?
Follett's Island Blue Water Hwy/TX257 offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.