Frontera Audubon Center
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
$5 adults
Open Tue-Sun, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About This Location
Frontera Audubon Center is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 303 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Plain Chachalaca, White-winged Dove, and Turkey Vulture 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
Crimson-collared Grosbeak
Periporphyrus celaeno
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Painted Bunting
Passerina ciris
Greater Pewee
Contopus pertinax
Tropical Parula
Setophaga pitiayumi
Red-crowned x Red-lored Amazon (hybrid)
Amazona viridigenalis x autumnalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Plain Chachalaca
White-winged Dove
Turkey Vulture
Gray Hawk
Great Kiskadee
Green Jay
Northern Cardinal
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Inca Dove
White-tipped Dove
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
White-eyed Vireo
Black-crested Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Long-billed Thrasher
Ovenbird
Black-and-white Warbler
Black Vulture
Black Phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Estero Llano Grande State Park
- Quinta Mazatlan WBC
- South Padre Island Birding Center
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