Coastal birding habitat

Fort Travis Seashore Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Fort Travis Seashore Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 250 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Clapper Rail, and American Avocet 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

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/30/2026Smith Point--James H. Robbins Park1 observed

Sandwich Tern (Cabot's x Cayenne)

Thalasseus sandvicensis

5/30/2026Port Bolivar beach SE of ferry landing1 observed

Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

5/30/2026Galveston--Lafitte's Cove (UTC 068)1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)3 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

5/29/2026Galveston Bay-- Vingt-Et-Un Islands (Chambers Co.)2 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

5/27/2026Galveston--Lafitte's Cove (UTC 068)2 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

5/25/2026Galveston--Lafitte's Cove (UTC 068)1 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

5/24/2026Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary--Rettilon Rd1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White Ibis

36/1/2026

Mourning Dove

26/1/2026

American Avocet

106/1/2026

Sanderling

16/1/2026

Laughing Gull

426/1/2026

Black Skimmer

656/1/2026

Least Tern

286/1/2026

Gull-billed Tern

26/1/2026

Caspian Tern

16/1/2026

Black Tern

26/1/2026

Forster's Tern

26/1/2026

Sandwich Tern

76/1/2026

Royal Tern

806/1/2026

Magnificent Frigatebird

16/1/2026

Tricolored Heron

36/1/2026

Reddish Egret

16/1/2026

Snowy Egret

86/1/2026

Great Egret

46/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

Brown Pelican

26/1/2026

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 Fort Travis Seashore Park for birding?
The best months to visit Fort Travis Seashore Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Fort Travis Seashore Park?
Notable species at Fort Travis Seashore Park include Mourning Dove, Clapper Rail, American Avocet, American Golden-Plover, Semipalmated Plover. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fort Travis Seashore Park?
Birding at Fort Travis Seashore Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Fort Travis Seashore Park?
Fort Travis Seashore Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.