Goat Island Preserve
Texas · Southeast
Challenging
October-April
About This Location
Goat Island Preserve is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Gadwall 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
Lesser Black-backed Gull (fuscus)
Larus fuscus
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
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.
Amenities
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