Galveston - Settegast Road

Texas · Southeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Galveston - Settegast Road is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 292 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mottled Duck, Laughing Gull, and Neotropic Cormorant among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Mottled Duck Laughing Gull Neotropic Cormorant White Ibis Snowy Egret

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

7/17/2026Port Bolivar beach SE of ferry landing1 observed

Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

7/14/2026Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary1 observed

Couch's Kingbird

Tyrannus couchii

7/12/2026Galveston--Settegast Rd. (UTC 067)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

87/19/2026

White-winged Dove

77/19/2026

Mourning Dove

67/19/2026

Common Nighthawk

17/19/2026

Willet

17/19/2026

Laughing Gull

1507/19/2026

Royal Tern

37/19/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

27/19/2026

White Ibis

17/19/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

17/19/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

17/19/2026

Tricolored Heron

17/19/2026

Snowy Egret

17/19/2026

Great Egret

37/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/19/2026

Brown Pelican

27/19/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

37/19/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

17/19/2026

Purple Martin

307/19/2026

Barn Swallow

257/19/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Galveston - Settegast Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit Galveston - Settegast Road for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Galveston - Settegast Road?▼

Notable species at Galveston - Settegast Road include Mottled Duck, Laughing Gull, Neotropic Cormorant, White Ibis, Snowy Egret. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Galveston - Settegast Road?▼

Birding at Galveston - Settegast Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Galveston - Settegast Road?▼

Galveston - Settegast Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.