Galveston - Lafitte's Cove
Texas · Southeast
Moderate
October-April
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Galveston - Lafitte's Cove is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 329 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Blue-winged Teal, and Northern Shoveler 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
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
American Flamingo
Phoenicopterus ruber
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Masked Booby
Sula dactylatra
Couch's Kingbird
Tyrannus couchii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Mourning Dove
Common Gallinule
Black-necked Stilt
Laughing Gull
White Ibis
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Western Cattle-Egret
Great Blue Heron
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
Northern Mockingbird
Northern Cardinal
Neotropic Cormorant
Great Egret
Great-tailed Grackle
Mottled Duck
Rock Pigeon
White-winged Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
- 4
Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Galveston Island State Park
- East Beach
- Moody Gardens
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